PACIFICUS TOURISM PROJECT
Pacificus is a never-to-be-repeated catalyst project that will redefine Queensland’s tourism economy and unlock the full potential of the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
Located on Hummock Hill Island, just 35km south-east of Gladstone Airport, Pacificus will be the only resort island on the Great Barrier Reef with permanent road access via a dedicated bridge. It is not an island development and thereby avoids any of the logistical complexities associated with island developments while still offering an iconic Great Barrier Reef experience.
This is the first large-scale integrated tourism resort to be delivered on the Great Barrier Reef in over 40 years, and the most significant tourism infrastructure investment ever undertaken in the Gladstone region.
The provides a new tourism anchor for Central Queensland and the broader Great Barrier Reef region. Backed by world-class design, engineering and environmental expertise, Pacificus will position Gladstone as a globally recognised eco-tourism destination in its own right, driving sustained growth in both domestic and international visitation – aligning with the Queensland Government’s Destination 2045 Plan.
Pacificus is expected to generate:
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Over $1 billion to Gladstone’s Gross Regional Product (GRP) during construction
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Over $1.5 billion to Queensland’s Gross State Product (GSP) during construction
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Over $115 million ongoing to the region's annual GRP during operations
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3,800 FTE person-years of employment in Gladstone during construction
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6,200 FTE person-years of employment across Queensland during construction
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1,000 ongoing FTE jobs in Gladstone once operational
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1,400 ongoing FTE jobs across Queensland once operational
Pacificus will deliver significant long-term diversification to the regional economy, complementing Gladstone’s existing industrial base and creating permanent career pathways for younger generations in tourism, hospitality, environmental management, construction, and skilled trades.
Pacificus will deliver significant long-term diversification to the regional economy, establishing a new economic pillar for the Gladstone region. The project introduces a permanent tourism and lifestyle sector to complements the existing industrial base - and creates long-term career pathways for younger generations across tourism, hospitality, environmental management, construction, and skilled trades.
With a development footprint limited to approximately 10% of the island, Pacificus is built on a sustainability-first masterplan that preserves and protects the natural environment while unlocking public access to previously inaccessible beaches, parklands, walking trails, cycling paths, water sports, and a vibrant tourism village. Over two-thirds of the island will be dedicated to environmental conservation, education, and low-impact recreation, directly aligning with the Reef 2050 Sustainability Plan.
Pacificus will deliver an inclusive tourism offering spanning luxury resorts, eco-tourism, family-friendly accommodation, glamping, and caravan parks, ensuring broad accessibility for domestic and international visitors. The project establishes a comprehensive Cultural Heritage Management Plan and Ranger Program, providing long-term employment, stewardship, and cultural preservation opportunities for Traditional Owners.
Pacificus’ integrated infrastructure platform will deliver global-best-practice outcomes in renewable energy, water, sustainable transport, waste management, and food systems — creating an efficient, low-impact development. Recognised by Tourism Australia as a nationally significant catalyst project, Pacificus directly supports Queensland’s 2032 Olympic legacy, the Towards 2032 regional development agenda, and national tourism growth targets — driving visitation, investment, and high-value job creation.
Pacificus represents a rare combination of environmental stewardship, economic stimulus, regional development, and global tourism market opportunity — delivering generational benefits for, Gladstone, Queensland, and Australia.