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Stone Island – Australia’s First Overwater Cable Car Resort

Stone Island’s 3D animation highlights the eco-friendly design of the Whitsunday Cable Car and its integration into the pristine Great Barrier Reef. The animation showcases the journey from Bowen mainland to the tropical holiday island, providing an immersive view of this Australian-first travel experience.

The Client

Stone Island is an Australian-first eco-resort and holiday destination located in the Whitsundays, just off the coast of Bowen, Queensland. As the first island in Australia accessible via an over-water cable car, this innovative project redefines island tourism while prioritising environmental sustainability and regional economic growth.

The Challenge

Bringing the vision of Stone Island’s overwater cable car resort to life presented unique challenges. The primary objective was to showcase the eco-friendly design of the Whitsunday Cable Car and its seamless integration into the pristine environment of the Great Barrier Reef, enabling stakeholders and future visitors to fully visualise this ground-breaking project prior to its construction. Developing a 3D animation that captured the journey from Bowen’s mainland to the tropical holiday island required exceptional attention to detail, including realistic depictions of the natural surroundings and the innovative cable car system. The challenge lay in crafting an immersive experience that balanced architectural accuracy with engaging storytelling, highlighting the resort’s commitment to sustainability. Ensuring the animation aligned with the project’s ambitious vision and reflected the environmental values of the Great Barrier Reef required close collaboration with the design team. These elements were key in overcoming the technical and creative hurdles of this Australian-first travel experience.

Our Solution

3D Walkabout was commissioned to bring the vision of Australia’s first overwater cable car resort to life through a compelling 3D animation. The client required a way to showcase the Whitsunday Cable Car’s eco-friendly design and its integration into the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, allowing stakeholders and potential visitors to visualise the journey and the resort experience prior to its construction.Working in close collaboration with the architects and designers, we transformed their conceptual designs and technical plans into detailed 3D models. This included accurately rendering the round tower architecture, cable car infrastructure, and the surrounding pristine environment to create a realistic and immersive experience.The animation showcased the entire journey, beginning on the Bowen mainland and extending to the tropical holiday island, providing a comprehensive visualisation of the travel experience. By incorporating drone footage, Pinterest board references, and design files provided by the client, we ensured an authentic representation of the project’s vision. This solution effectively conveyed the innovation and eco-conscious approach of the project, aligning with the environmental values of the Great Barrier Reef. The final animation not only met but exceeded client expectations, generating excitement and engagement among stakeholders and potential visitors.With this project, we demonstrated our ability to deliver high-quality visualisations for large-scale and environmentally sensitive developments, setting the standard for future projects.

Developed a 3D animation showcasing Stone Island and the Whitsunday Cable Car system as an Australian-first eco-friendly attraction.

Delivered immersive visuals, including aerial views, architectural flyarounds, and ground-level perspectives.

Collaborated with architects and planners to create accurate and detailed 3D models of the island, cable car, and surrounding landscape.

Provided a compelling visualisation tool for stakeholder presentations, public promotions, and pre-booking campaigns.

Highlighted the project’s integration with its natural environment using advanced visualisation techniques.

Demonstrated our ability to align architectural detail with engaging storytelling for maximum project impact.

Project Team

Tim Brickle

FOUNDER & CEO - ‘THE BOSS’
FACT FILE: Tim is the Founder & CEO of 3D Walkabout and a graduate of the University of Manchester. He has over 25 years in the tech and media industry and has founded, funded, and successfully exited several technology businesses. In 2017, he launched 3D Walkabout with a vision to help small and medium-sized businesses harness the power of VR to transform customer engagement. Today, the company delivers cutting-edge solutions to clients across Australia, with 20+ team members based in almost every state. Tim is based in Margaret River, WA, where he lives, works & plays. When he’s not in front of a computer he’s chasing big waves on his foil & wing!
EXPERTISE 9/10
CREATIVITY 8/10
TECH SKILLS 8/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 8/10
LEADERSHIP 10/10

DANIEL GETEJANC

HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT - ‘DANDROID’
FACT FILE: Daniel is an experienced Senior Developer proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining applications for the Web, Mobile and beyond. He has a demonstrated ability to write clean and efficient code, implement user interfaces, integrate backend services, and optimise performance and functionality. Skilled in utilising programming languages, software development frameworks, and platform-specific APIs to create seamless and user-friendly experiences for web app users. Daniel is capable of managing all aspects of full-stack development, from intuitive user interfaces to robust server-side functionality.
EXPERTISE 9/10
CREATIVITY 7/10
TECH SKILLS 10/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 7/10
LEADERSHIP 7/10

JACK FLYNN

3D SCANNING OPERATOR (WA) - ‘MATTERJACK’
FACT FILE: Jack is our Perth-based 3D Scanning Operator at 3D Walkabout, bringing creativity, motivation, and a strong eye for detail to every project. With a background and passion in photography, videography, and the outdoors, he combines technical skill with a creative mindset to deliver high-quality visual results. Jack is known for his excellent time management, communication, and client relations skills, ensuring each scanning project runs smoothly from start to finish. With a solid understanding of editing software and post-production practices, he approaches his work with both precision and artistry.
EXPERTISE 8/10
CREATIVITY 8/10
TECH SKILLS 7/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 9/10
LEADERSHIP 7/10

Client Testimonial

Michelle, Stone Island WhitsundaysMichelle, Stone Island WhitsundaysMichelle, Stone Island Whitsundays


3D Walkabout’s 3D animation brought Australia’s first overwater cable car and eco-resort to life, exceeding all expectations. Their stunning visuals and attention to detail have been invaluable for engaging stakeholders and exciting future visitors. Their expertise and creativity were key to the project’s success.

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