Inside the $2.6B Infinity Planet Vision for Moreton Bay

Plans for a major tourism and entertainment precinct have been lodged in the Moreton Bay region, outlining a proposal that could reshape the future of Elimbah and its surrounding growth corridor. The project, known as Infinity Planet, seeks to transform a large rural site near Bartholomew Road into a multi-stage entertainment, cultural and innovation precinct valued at approximately $2.6 billion.

Submitted by developer RHC City, the proposal (DA 2025/5741) is described in planning documents as a “permanent world expo” — a large-scale, internationally focused precinct combining tourism attractions, cultural experiences, events, accommodation and business activity. The site, currently used for strawberry and macadamia farming, is located close to the Bruce Highway near the Steve Irwin Way turn-off, placing it between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

• Key elements include:
  
  • A theme park (indoor & outdoor rides) and a major entertainment hub.
    
  • A cultural and art precinct with global pavilions where countries can showcase their heritage and creative industries.
    
  • More than 700 hotel rooms of varying star ratings, glamping sites, and accommodation geared to both guests and employees.
    
  • A 136,000-sqm internationally-themed retail & dining precinct.
    
  • A business & technology park designed to attract innovation-focussed industries.
    

A Multi-Stage Destination Planned for Moreton Bay

Infinity Planet is intended to be delivered across several stages. The first stage includes a new theme park, a 9,000-seat City Hall-style entertainment venue, an art-centred cultural precinct, and a central mall. 

Perimeter parking for around 10,000 vehicles is proposed, but private vehicle access inside the precinct itself would be restricted. Visitors are instead encouraged to arrive via public transport, with Elimbah Station situated just over three kilometres away.

The developer’s modelling indicates the theme park and entertainment venues could attract around 1.2 million visitors annually, while a further 1.8 million people may be drawn to the retail and dining precinct. This retail component is proposed to span 136,000 square metres and is described in the documents as internationally themed, with a mix of entertainment, dining, art and cultural experiences.

A distinctive feature of the proposal is its inclusion of 50 cultural pavilions intended for participating countries to showcase art, heritage and creative industries. This concept reflects the developer’s positioning of Infinity Planet as a cultural and entertainment destination with year-round appeal.

Accommodation and Job Creation Estimates

Later stages of the development include more than 700 hotel rooms, ranging from three-star to luxury accommodation, as well as glamping sites and accommodation for employees and visiting professionals. Planning documents indicate the hotel offering could generate close to 300,000 additional room-nights per year, contributing to regional tourism capacity.

Job creation is a key component of the proposal. The project is estimated to support about 1,075 direct full-time construction jobs and around 1,320 indirect jobs. Once operational, it is forecast to create about 4,670 direct jobs, with additional indirect roles expected across sectors such as retail, hospitality and transport. These figures position the project as one of the region’s significant potential employment generators.

Property market commentary suggests the proposal could have flow-on effects for parts of northern Moreton Bay, particularly in and around Elimbah, Caboolture and Beerburrum. Increased workforce demand, new amenities, and a stronger transport focus are among factors identified as influencing property activity around the Elimbah rail corridor.

Planning and Assessment Considerations

The proposal arrives as Moreton Bay continues to experience strong population growth and shifts in land-use planning. Converting rural farmland into a high-intensity entertainment, tourism and innovation precinct would represent a substantial change to the local planning framework and requires extensive assessment by Council.

The developer has submitted supporting documentation addressing environmental, bushfire and land-use considerations. These documents reportedly outline measures to manage ecological impacts, bushfire risk and stormwater, though they will require detailed assessment through Council’s review process. Some reports suggest that significant site clearing and new infrastructure works would be required to accommodate the scale of the proposal.

Transport connectivity is a major consideration. With Elimbah Station located more than three kilometres from the site, questions have been raised about pedestrian access, transport capacity and any future need for upgrades. While the developer encourages visitors to use public transport, no specific station or rail upgrades have been confirmed publicly in relation to the project.

Alignment With the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games

RHC City has indicated a desire to open initial stages of Infinity Planet ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the aim of attracting international visitors during the event period. The timing aligns with broader infrastructure and planning initiatives across South-East Queensland, though no project-specific transport or road upgrades have been confirmed in the available sources.

While opening ahead of the 2032 Games could provide economic benefits, it would also require approvals, infrastructure planning and construction to progress within a tight timeframe. Large-scale private developments often evolve, and staging may be influenced by market and planning conditions.

Community, Liveability and Regional Impacts

For residents in and around Elimbah, the proposal presents both opportunities and considerations. The creation of thousands of jobs, increased access to amenities and enhanced entertainment options could support local liveability and economic resilience. At the same time, the shift from rural landscape to tourism hub would change the character of the area.

Local land-use, traffic patterns and community services may all be affected if the project proceeds. Property insights suggest that while some surrounding areas may experience uplift from increased activity, the immediate locality may also face short-term pressures as infrastructure adapts to higher levels of visitation.

In a broader regional context, Infinity Planet reflects an effort to diversify Moreton Bay’s economic identity, adding a new cultural and tourism dimension alongside existing growth in manufacturing, health, education and logistics. Whether the development proceeds in full or in modified stages, the proposal marks a notable moment in the evolution of Elimbah and the surrounding corridor.