Kangaroo Island and Victor Harbor tourism businesses are two of 10 to receive grants from the Tourism Industry Development Fund (TIDF).

The latest round of successful projects includes a major distillery upgrade, construction of eco-cabins and a houseboat refurbishment.

Victor Harbor Holiday and Cabin Park has been granted $293,665 towards a million dollar upgrade, which includes a new water park, new two-bedroom cabins and a block of ensuites.

The Kangaroo Island Distillery will receive $500,000 towards a $3 million overhaul of the facility, including a new distillery shed, tasting zone and visitor infrastructure.

To date, 31 projects have been approved under the South Australian Tourism Commission’s TIDF across nine of the state’s 11 regions, valued at more than $20 million.

Premier Steven Marshall says boosting visitation to SA’s beautiful regions is key to helping the state’s tourism industry recover.



“With regional South Australia seeing record occupancy levels in December 2020, it’s important we build on this momentum to help get our visitor economy back to its record $8.1 billion pre-pandemic level.

“The best way to do this is to invest in new and refurbished accommodation and exciting tourism products and experiences to give people more reasons to keep on coming back to our regions.

“This fund is simultaneously creating local jobs while future proofing our regional tourism sector,” Premier Marshall says.

Mighty Craft Managing Director Mark Haysman says the Kangaroo Island Distillery is thrilled to partner with the SATC to expand the distillery, grow the KIS brand and add to the KI tourist experience.

“We are getting set to take Australia’s most internationally recognised gin brand, Kangaroo Island Spirits, to the world. Upgrades to its humble site origins at Cygnet River will allow Kangaroo Island Distillery to become one of Australia’s most iconic experiential distilleries, attracting global visitation and contributing to the broader economy,” he says.

The $20 million fund runs until 31 March 2022 or until all funds have been allocated.

For more information about the TIDF visit the Tourism SA website.