Eco-Tourism is on the nose in Cooloola National Park where people can visit the Coloured Sands and a wreck like the Cherry Venture or the SS Maheno whilst on the way to Rainbow beach.

First nations people on the troubled Fraser – Harvey Bay coast are concerned about the developments the Queensland Government of Annastacia Palaszczuk are pushing through in the name of tourism.

They say the proposed ‘eco’ cabins are an attempt to commercialise nature.

Image: Image: Shutterstock -Constantin Stanciu

Produced By: Brooke Jeffs

Featured In Story: Dr Ali Chauvanet, Senior Lecturer School of Environment and Science Griffith University, Greg Wood Convenor of Protect our Parks, and Wit-booka – Kabi law/lore man

First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 21 September 2022