By JONATHON HOWARD
THOUSANDS of holiday makers have been converging on the iconic Ginger Factory which has undergone a transformation during the past three years.
Previous visitors may not recognise the new factory which has transformed into a theme park of the highest standards.
Ginger Factory general manager Corinne Mikkelsen said The Ginger Factory was now an internationally recognised theme park that was a “must see” attraction for visitors to the Sunshine Coast.
Mrs Mikkelsen joined the Ginger Factory team in 2011 and at the time she was “unimpressed” by the ageing facilities.
“We all know and love the Ginger Factory,” she said.
“But when I arrived here three years ago, the facility needed a new lease on life to make it one of the best destinations to visit on the Sunshine Coast,” she said.
As well installing a new children’s playground valued at more than $100,000, the Ginger Factory also created a number of theme-park rides and upgraded many of the park’s facilities.
“We’ve invested a lot of money into making the Ginger Factory the highest standard possible for visitors to feel comfortable and welcome,” Mrs Mikkelsen said.
“The bathroom facilities have been upgraded – we’ve also worked on new rides, factory tours, ice cream tastings, beehive presentations and developed our retail space,” she said.
Dozens of cars now fill the Ginger Factory’s parking spaces on a daily basis and the results are transferring into tourism dollars.
“I think the Ginger Factory is a huge drawcard to this region and combined with the Nutworks across the road, Pioneer Road is becoming the premium theme park destination in the area,” she said.
To find out more or to contact the Ginger Factory phone: (07) 5447 8431
