Independently Owned, Locally Grown, Community Loved
Looking Forward to Welcoming Visitors
As the Hinchinbrook community continues to progress through recovery from last year’s weather event, we are now facing additional challenges as a result of global events.
Many residents and businesses who depend on the agricultural sector for their livelihoods are closely monitoring the world sugar price and ever-increasing input costs, to understand how this will translate in their personal situations.
The impacts of sugar prices that do not cover production costs, the ongoing crisis in Iran, and the concerning increase of input costs and significant cost of living increases across the board, is cause for concern for many. For these reasons, the growth of visitor economy in the Shire continues to be of significant importance in supporting the local traditional agriculture-based economy.
As the weather improves, traditionally this time of year provides an opportunity welcome increased visitor numbers into the Shire. Whether they be interstate visitors venturing north to enjoy our milder weather, or regional visitors who travel to explore their neighbouring communities and enjoy the spectacular natural attractions or diverse events offered, they are all welcome. Each visitor makes a difference for our community, and their contributions are appreciated and acknowledged.
Events, whether large or small, make an important contribution to the lifestyle on offer to local residents and visitors, yet at the same time support the local economy. From community events, to arts, craft and live entertainment, outdoor experiences visiting natural attractions or marine adventures, human sporting carnivals to animal-based events – they all make a contribution and the visitation they attract is critical to the diversity of our local economy.
Visitor feedback provided indicates the easy going and welcoming nature of the local communities is a highlight of their time in our region – so let’s continue to demonstrate the famous North Queensland hospitality and welcome all to our Shire!
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