Fiona Scott (Lindsay, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

It is not every day that you get to stand within the branches of three spotted gums to open a new tourist attraction. I recently had the pleasure of attending the opening of the brand-new TreeHut at the TreeTop Adventure Park at Wyong Creek. Located in the Ourimbah State Forest, the TreeHut showcases a distinctive design, consisting of a suspended platform with a protective shelter. The TreeHut is an exciting new tourism opportunity, defined by its sustainable and groundbreaking design, which will attract tourists from overseas, interstate and locally. It is fantastic to see innovative new tourist attractions being developed on the Central Coast. Destinations such as the TreeHut and the TreeTop Adventure Park are strong draw cards for our local area that will increase tourism and increase local job opportunities. With 20 flying foxes, the TreeTop Adventure Park makes for a great day out. Families, school groups, thrill seekers and nature enthusiasts can all join in the fun, with the TreeHut now hosting corporate groups for team-building experiences. I congratulate park owners Frederic and Sandrine, whose commitment to supporting local tourism is demonstrated through this unique tourist destination and who have also been recognised through a series of awards, including the 2013 Australian Business Award for Innovation and a 2013 New South Wales Tourism Gold Award. I encourage everyone travelling the M1 between Sydney and Newcastle to turn off at Tuggerah and enjoy a day amongst the branches at the TreeTop Adventure Park.