Cyclone Narelle Tourism Business Support Package

Western Australia’s tourism industry will receive $1.45 million in targeted funding to support business recovery following the impacts of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle. 

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle crossed the WA coast in late March, causing significant impacts across the Coral Coast region, including Exmouth, just ahead of the peak Easter and school holiday period. 

This package has been designed to help tourism operators, including accommodation providers, stabilise, recover, and reconnect with visitors across affected regions. 

Further details on how to apply for the funding survival payments will be released shortly.

This page will be updated as soon as applications are live.

Disaster support

Alongside the Tourism Business Support Package, existing disaster support is available for residents impacted by Cyclone Narelle.

Support includes: 

• One-off disaster relief payments of up to $4,000 for eligible individuals and businesses 
• Disaster recovery assistance and support services for affected communities and businesses 
• Loan interest subsidies and broader small business recovery assistance for impacted operators 
• Commonwealth disaster recovery payments and allowances, including income support for eligible workers and business owners 
• Australian Taxation Office disaster support measures, including tax relief and payment deferrals for affected businesses 

Travel advice

Many tourism operators across the region remain open and ready to welcome visitors. 

Travellers are encouraged to: 

• Keep or reschedule bookings where possible, rather than cancelling 
• Check availability prior to travel
• Check travel information before departing

More information for trip planning is available at Australia's Coral Coast and westernaustralia.com. 

Need assistance? 

For support or enquiries about the Cyclone Narelle Tourism Business Support Package contact the Tourism WA Industry team: Industry@westernaustralia.com