WHITSUNDAY CABLE CAR, AN AUSSIE-FIRST.
Introducing Australia’s first overwater cable carS.
An Australian-first, the Whitsunday Cable Car provides an unparalleled, accessible experience for all visitors. Suspended over the beautiful blue waters of the Whitsundays, this cable car will transport you directly from the mainland to Stone Island, without ever touching the water.
The Whitsunday Cable Car’s comfortable and picturesque journey turns Stone Island into the most uniquely accessible island in the Whitsundays.
This proposed project has been carefully designed and will stimulate the local tourism industry and boost the economy of the Bowen and Whitsunday regions. Secluded beaches, remote islands, and iconic local produce are the hallmark of the Whitsunday region and have untapped potential to draw visitors from far and wide to delight in this hidden gem. Sustainability is key and the cable car infrastructure has been designed to have the lowest possible environmental impact on the surrounding areas.
The Stone Island visitor transportation infrastructure represents a high-tech overwater ‘Electronic Vehicle’ (EV) incorporating a small environmental footprint. When comparing the benefits of an overwater Electronic Vehicle with traditional Marine Transport, the advantages are clear and the impact minimal.
Reduced Carbon Emissions
Electronic vehicles are typically powered by electricity. This significantly reduces reliance on fossil fuels, thereby lowering carbon emissions, fostering cleaner air, and helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Minimal Water Pollution
Unlike vessels propelled by combustion engines, the overwater Cable Car (EV) will produce no direct emissions or pollutants that could harm marine ecosystems. This absence of emissions helps preserve water quality, minimising the risks of harmful algal blooms, oil spills, and other forms of pollution.
Noise Reduction
EVs operate quietly compared to traditional marine transportation, which can disturb sensitive marine life such as whales and dolphins with their engine noise. By minimising noise pollution, this modern form of electric transportation contributes to preserving the acoustic environment of marine ecosystems and reducing stress on aquatic sea life.
These few examples are clear, incorporating and upgrading to this form of people-moving infrastructure offers numerous environmental advantages over the outdated traditional marine transportation methods.
EXPERIENCE ALL THAT STONE ISLAND HAS TO OFFER WITH SIGNATURE HIGHLIGHTS AND EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES.
Whether you’re in the mood for relaxing on the beach or exploring the surrounds, Stone Island will keep you busy for days on end. Take in the spectacular ocean sunsets with a drink in hand on one of the cliffside viewing platforms, dive-in and snorkel the local reefs, or relax on the beach with a gourmet picnic hamper. Whatever your speed, Stone Island has it all.
OVERWATER CABLE CAR SYSTEM AND ARCHITECTURALLY-DESIGNED VISITOR RETURN STATION
LICENSED CLIFFSIDE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE BAR WITH OUTDOOR TERRACES AND VIEWING PLATFORMS
BIKE HIRE, INCLUSIVE OF ELECTRONIC AND MANUAL POWERED OPTIONS TO EXPLORE THE ISLAND
SMALL CONVENIENCE AND TOURIST KIOSK WITH SUPPLIES FOR YOUR STAY
DEDICATED PICNIC AREAS AND GOURMET HAMPERS TO EXPLORE AND ENJOY STONE ISLAND
Snorkelling Gear to experience the local coral reefs off the shore of Stone Island
The architecturally-designed Beach Club offers a stunning open-plan setting WITH MICRO BREWERY, RESTAURANT POOL AND CABANAS
SELECTION OF EXCLUSIVE GUEST ACCOMMODATION INCLUDING 10 ECO-FRIENDLY UPMARKET BUNGALOWS AND 18 LUXURY OCEANFRONT RESIDENCES
SECLUDED AND PRISTINE, UNCOVER THE UNTOUCHED GEMS OF STONE ISLAND AT A PACE THAT SUITS YOU.
Perched high above the sparkling Whitsunday waters in Bowen, Flagstaff Hill offers a spectacular launching pad to your Stone Island getaway. Board the unique, world-class Whitsunday Cable Car and experience a breathtaking journey across the iconic turquoise waters of the Whitsundays, past the lighthouse on the rocky escarpment of North Head Island, before arriving into Stone Island’s stunning, architecturally-designed Sunset Station.
Keen to get out and about? With 10 different tourist attractions dotted around the island and hidden on paths and trails, Stone Island is ready for visitors to discover. Reducing environmental impact is at the forefront of everything we do at Stone Island and we will strive to ensure the untouched nature of the island remains for generations to come.
CREATING WORLD-CLASS INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUSTAINABLY SUPPORT THE TOURISM INDUSTRY.
An Australian-first, Whitsunday Cable Car is a unique and breathtaking experience in itself. Set between Flagstaff Hill in Bowen and Stone Island, the cable car system has minimal environmental impact as it does not touch the seabed at any point. This eight minute journey, suspended over the stunning Whitsunday waters, is a sustainable and eco friendly way to safely and swiftly cross the passage to Stone Island.
Providing an economic boost to the region, this development is predicted to increase visitor foot traffic to 600,000 per year and grow overnight stays by 50% to 1.2 million per year, of which 30% are expected to visit Stone Island. The unique accessibility of Stone Island makes it a distinctive drawcard for the Bowen and Whitsunday Islands region.
STONE ISLAND Expert Engineering Team and Visionary Architects
Our partners in bringing the Stone Island vision to life.
