Forest Adventures South West will soon join the Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association’s portfolio of attractions, with the MRBTA entering into a contract to purchase the high rope park.
Developed by a French company who specialise in the design and construction of high rope and zip line courses around the world, the park spans eight hectares in the Tuart Forest National Park.
Six courses offer visitors 77 activities, ranging from three metres to 18 metres off the ground, catering to all skill, fitness and daring levels.
The park is the only one of its kind in the South West and has been built to European standards for safety and design.
MRBTA chief executive officer Claire Savage said high rope, zip line and adventure courses had increased in popularity throughout the world, and the current owners had done an outstanding job of establishing the park in Busselton.
“We are thrilled to bring such a unique, high quality, nature-based experience into our family of attractions for the benefit of visitors, members and the broader community,” she said.
Forest Adventures South West owner Charlotte Brown said they were ecstatic to be handing over the reigns to the MRBTA which shared the same ethos as their business.
“The MRBTA are amazing at what they do and they will be able to bring the business a lot higher,” she said.
“Over the last few months we were approached by numerous people who wanted to purchase the park, there was a lot of talking and negotiating.
“All the different parties were out of the region, which would have resulted in a loss of profit and control.
“The MRBTA will be able to use the income to develop the local tourism economy, at the end of the day it is still our passion.”
As an MRBTA attraction, the money earned from the operation of Forest Adventures will help MRBTA continue to invest in the protection and preservation of the natural and heritage assets under its management and care, and further support its marketing and visitor servicing functions.
MRBTA plans to commence operating Forest Adventures in May, but will continue to work alongside the current owners for a transition period.
All existing Forest Adventures staff will be offered continuing employment with MRBTA.
Forest Adventures will join other iconic experiences across the region operated by MRBTA including Lake, Mammoth, Jewel and Ngilgi caves, and the Cape Leeuwin and Cape Naturaliste lighthouses.
The MRBTA also operates visitor centres in Busselton, Dunsborough, Margaret River and Augusta, and ground handling at the Busselton Margaret River Region Airport.
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