One of North West Queensland premier tourist sites has changed hands.
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Adels Grove has wowed thousands of visitors, from Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth to grey nomads and overseas backpackers, now it will start a new era in the hands of the Waanyi people.
Waanyi Advancement Group has acquired the site from Mount Isa-based Airside Logistics and will take ownership from Thursday October 1.
Previous directors, Alan Mathieson, Gary Murray and Michelle Low Mow said they were delighted Adels Grove would continue to operate as a popular visitor destination.
"It's business as usual at Adels Grove, with accommodation and site bookings, cruises, staffing and facilities continuing as normal," Mr Murray said.
"We wish the new owners all the best and we believe they hope to offer more cultural activities and tours to showcase the rich history of the region and its people, giving visitors an opportunity to connect with the land and its ancient stories.
The 82 hectare Adels Grove site is 10km from the Lawn Hill Gorge and Boodjamulla National Park in Queensland's Gulf Country.
Mr Murray said since 2001 visitor numbers have grown from 4000 to 44,000 people a year transforming the treasured visitor spot.
"It's been an amazing rollercoaster, from winning international awards and filming the Dundee Superbowl ad to rebuilding after last year's devastating fire," he said.
"But, through it all, we've welcomed tens of thousands of people to this unique and unforgettable part of the country. We know how much it's cherished by everyone who comes here, time and time again."
Mr Murray said he was looking forward to the next phase for Adels Grove and felt it was perfect the popular destination, located on Waanyi Traditional lands, was now owned by the Waanyi.
"We are very proud of the business but always wanted to return the land to the Traditional Owners," he said.
"There's enormous potential and we're excited to see how it evolves."
Adels Grove has won numerous tourism awards and is a Hall of Fame recipient in the Outback Queensland Tourism Awards.
In recent years the Waanyi people have also bought Riversleigh and Lawn Hill stations and have a stake in New Century mine.
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