buy property in australia to cash in on luhrmann movie
News Posted On: 14 May 2009
Buying property in Australia could become increasingly attractive to overseas home purchasers now that Baz Luhrmann's movie Australia looks to have boosted tourist interest in the country.
The state of Western Australia invested 2.2 million Australian dollars (£1.09 million) on a marketing campaign to promote the region in conjunction with the film's release.
It appears as though the exposure in the region has had a positive effect, with one firm offering tours of the Kimberly area reporting a 42 per cent increase in bookings during the first three months of the year.
Christie Lord of Tourism Western Australia, commented: "Luhrmann's Australia has put Kimberley firmly on the map and inspired filmgoers to experience the epic beauty of the towering gorges and lush waterholes themselves."
With more tourists flocking to Australia to take advantage of the exciting opportunities in the country, property buyers could find that demand for rental accommodation in the region increases.
The film was released last year and starred top Australian actors Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman.
Written by Matthew Bonner
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