RACV has unveiled plans for a multi-million-dollar expansion of its Inverloch Resort, with the revamped property set to inject an estimated $6.5 million annually into the local economy.
The project will include the addition of 36 premium rooms and will create 120 jobs during construction and 15 ongoing positions once operational.
The 4.5-star RACV Inverloch Resort currently hosts 55,000 visitors annually and currently operates at almost full occupancy during peak periods, often booking out months in advance.
This expansion will enable the facility to welcome up to 20,000 additional guests annually to meet soaring demand.
“This is an investment into Inverloch and Gippsland tourism that RACV is tremendously proud to be a part of,” said RACV Executive General Manager Leisure, Craig Peachey.
“With regional tourism booming post-pandemic, these new premium rooms will help address a significant market gap while elevating Inverloch’s status as a premium destination.
“We’re pleased that the Victorian Government shares our vision for the project, and we’re appreciative of their assistance in making this expansion possible, with RACV a successful recipient of a grant from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024.
“Our nine RACV Resorts across Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania have something for every traveller – from dramatic coastal scenery like you’ll find at RACV Inverloch Resort – to rich bushland or a bustling city break and we’re delighted to be able to continue to invest in our accommodation options for our RACV Members and guests.”
The new two-level wing will feature a bold design by acclaimed firm GHD that blends with the coastal landscape using sustainable materials and native vegetation, with floor-to-ceiling windows capturing panoramic views across Andersons Inlet.
Construction is scheduled to commence in mid-August 2025, with the new wing expected to welcome its first guests by December 2026.