Web Development

WordPress websites built for tourism. Built to perform.

We build, rebuild, and fix WordPress websites for tourism operators across Australia. Every site is crafted in-house, optimised for Google and AI search, and designed so you can manage it yourself.

Since 2015 100% satisfaction Australian hosted
Fabienne Wintle
“Every tourism operator deserves a website they can fully control. Too many developers build sites that lock clients out. We believe in doing the opposite: giving you the confidence, access, and knowledge to manage your own website with ease.”
Fabienne Wintle Co-Founder, Tourism Tribe
10+ tourism websites built or rebuilt
100% client satisfaction
0 outsourced projects
10+ yrs WordPress expertise
What we build

Websites for every type of tourism business

From boutique accommodations to adventure tours, we understand what tourism operators need from their websites. Here are some of the businesses we work with.

Accommodation

Hotels, motels, holiday parks, B&Bs, and self-contained villas. Booking integration and guest compendiums.

Tours and Experiences

Walking tours, boat cruises, adventure operators. Custom booking systems, itinerary pages, and availability calendars.

Attractions

Theme parks, museums, galleries, and cultural centres. Event calendars, ticket integration, and interactive content.

Food, Wine and Retail

Cideries, cellar doors, farm gates. WooCommerce shops, product catalogues, and online ordering.

Our services

What we do

  • New websites for new and growing tourism businesses
  • WordPress rebuilds and page builder updates
  • Fixing broken and underperforming sites (DIY or built by third parties)
  • Migrations from Wix, Squarespace, Joomla, and other platforms
  • AI visibility optimisation using schema, Q&A formatting, and smart content structure
  • Email marketing, CRM, and booking system integration
  • Performance and security improvements
  • WordPress hosting and care packages on fast Australian servers
Limited availability

We don’t outsource. Every site is crafted in-house.

We take on a limited number of builds at a time to maintain quality. Get in touch early to secure a spot in our schedule.

If your site is staying on Squarespace, Wix, or Shopify, we can still help you optimise for AI visibility, local SEO, and conversion.

Book a free consult
Portfolio

Real websites for real tourism businesses

Here’s a snapshot of some of the websites we’ve worked on in recent years. From complete builds to thoughtful refreshes and behind-the-scenes fixes.

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Tours and Experiences

Melbourne Cable Park

Restructured the WordPress backend for better usability, modernised the design, and integrated Roller checkout for faster online bookings.

WordPress rebuild Booking integration FluentCRM

Faster, easier-to-manage site that improves conversion from visitors to bookings.

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Tours and Experiences

Luxury Kimberley Cruises

Complete site restructuring to transform a static site into a dynamic, easy-to-manage platform for vessels and itineraries. Integrated Calendly for lead capture and delivered hands-on training.

Full rebuild Dynamic content Staff training

Modern, efficient site that’s simpler to update and ready for AI optimisation and growth.

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Joomla to WordPress migration

International ParkTours

Migrated from Joomla to WordPress. Designed a custom booking system in Gravity Forms, linked to tour availability, synced with Google Sheets, and integrated Stripe for deposits.

Platform migration Custom booking Stripe

Complete control of content and bookings with a strong foundation for AI optimisation.

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WP Bakery to Elementor

1770 LARC! Tours

Transformation from a restrictive WP Bakery setup to a clean, flexible build. Introduced FAQs, review schema, and proper heading structures for AI and SEO visibility.

Builder migration Schema & SEO Cloudflare

Faster, fully AI-ready website delivered through a stress-free process.

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Full rebuild + WooCommerce

Tom Curtain

Full website rebuild replacing an overly complex backend. Rebuilt WooCommerce with Australia Post integration, developed dynamic tour pages backed by Google Sheets, and simplified all workflows.

WooCommerce Shipping Automations

Efficient, scalable, performance-driven site that continues to grow with the business.

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Ongoing collaboration

Murray River Paddlesteamers

Evolved a well-built in-house site into a high-performing platform. Modernised design, simplified navigation, created a lead-capture system, and replaced Mailchimp with FluentCRM.

Design refresh Lead capture FluentCRM

Professional, secure, conversion-focused website that keeps delivering results.

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Emergency recovery

Villa Mirasol Motor Inn

Emergency recovery after the original developer disappeared. Stabilised the site, simplified editing for staff, built a blog as a digital guest compendium, and added AI schema and FAQ structuring.

Site rescue Guest compendium AI schema

Stable, easy-to-update site that acts as both digital concierge and local SEO tool.

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Complete rebuild and rebrand

1770 Getaway Villas

Replaced an outdated website builder with WordPress, aligned the site with refreshed print design, implemented a blog as a guest welcome page, and transitioned to Google Workspace.

Full rebuild Rebrand Google Workspace

Transformed digital presence improving visibility and capturing the warm, personal feel of the experience.

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Rebuild + operator training

Lonsdale Palms

After being let down by multiple developers, the client needed a fresh start. We rebuilt the site with a transparent structure, restored full admin access, and provided one-on-one training.

WordPress rebuild Training Digital Assistance

Reliable, easy-to-manage website giving the owner complete control and peace of mind.

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Modernisation + WooCommerce

Daylesford Cider

Complete modernisation from a 2005-era theme. Structured and categorised all products for WooCommerce, delivered a design refresh within a modest budget, and trained the team for independence.

Modernisation WooCommerce Staff training

Modern site reflecting quality while giving the team independence to manage and grow.

Our process

From first conversation to launch day

Every project follows a clear, structured process. You’ll know what’s happening at every stage, and you’ll never be left guessing.

1

Discovery

We review your current site, understand your goals, and identify what needs to happen. Free 15-minute consult with Fabienne.

2

Plan

We scope the project, outline deliverables, and agree on timelines and pricing. No surprises, no hidden costs.

3

Build

We build or rebuild your site on a staging environment. You review progress and give feedback before anything goes live.

4

Launch

Final checks, speed optimisation, SEO setup, and schema implementation. Your site goes live with everything in place.

5

Support

Hands-on training so you can manage your site confidently. Optional ongoing hosting, maintenance, and Digital Direction plans.

What’s under the hood

Built with tools that matter

We use proven, open-source technology and pair it with AI-accelerated development to deliver more features per dollar. No proprietary lock-ins.

WordPress

The world’s most popular CMS. Open-source, extensible, and backed by a massive community. You own your site, your data, and your content.

WooCommerce

Online shops, product catalogues, subscriptions, and digital products. Integrated with Australia Post, Stripe, and your existing payment systems.

AI-Accelerated Development

We use Claude Code and AI tools to accelerate development. This means more features, faster turnaround, and better value for your investment.

Google & AI Search Ready

Schema markup, FAQ structuring, Q&A formatting, and content architecture designed for Google, AI overviews, and voice assistants.

Australian Hosting

Managed servers based in Sydney. Fast load times for Australian visitors, daily backups, security hardening, and uptime monitoring included.

FluentCRM & Integrations

Email marketing automation built into WordPress. No more Mailchimp fees. Plus Gravity Forms, WP Fusion, Stripe, Google Sheets, and more.

What our clients say

Real feedback from real operators

★★★★★
“Fabi and the entire team at Tourism Tribe are beyond brilliant. The value they have created for our business is enormous. We are constantly impressed by the breadth of their knowledge but most importantly they know how to use this to create and deliver value in real business terms.”
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Ian Clark
Melbourne Cable Park
★★★★★
“I cannot express enough how transformative Tourism Tribe has been for my business. In just one hour, their WordPress expert conducted a full review of our site, identified and fixed issues, and configured Elementor properly. Their team was insightful, genuinely interested in our success, and provided practical, tailored advice.”
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Ivan Hodge
The Bloom Barn Farm
★★★★★
“After being let down by multiple developers and locked out of my own website, Tourism Tribe gave me a fresh start. They rebuilt my site with a transparent structure, gave me full access, and trained me to manage it myself. I finally have a website I can rely on.”
LP
Owner
Lonsdale Palms
★★★★★
“Tourism Tribe didn’t just build us a website. They understood our business, built systems that work for how we actually operate, and taught us how to maintain everything ourselves. The ongoing support through the Digital Direction plan keeps us on track.”
MR
Management Team
Murray River Paddlesteamers
Pricing

Transparent pricing. No surprises.

Every project is scoped individually based on your site’s size and complexity. Here are the starting points.

Smaller Jobs and Fixes

from $150/hr
AUD, via Tech Support Hours
  • Fix broken or underperforming sites
  • Plugin and builder updates
  • Performance and security improvements
  • Email marketing setup (FluentCRM)
  • WooCommerce troubleshooting
  • Purchase hours as needed, no lock-in
Buy tech hours
Hosting and maintenance

Fast, secure Australian hosting

WordPress websites need specific hosting configuration. Shared hosting or cheap hosting will not cut it. We set you up on our managed Australian server based in Sydney. Your website loads fast and stays protected.

  • Daily site and database backups to a third-party location
  • Weekly updates to plugins, themes, and WordPress core
  • Security hardening to prevent cyber attacks
  • Uptime monitoring with instant notifications
  • WP Rocket caching for faster page loads
  • Cloudflare integration for extra speed and protection
Premium WordPress hosting dashboard
WordPress expertise

The tools we know inside out

We are WordPress specialists and provide unbiased advice and support. We can train you in any plugin you use, fix usability and design issues, or rebuild and streamline sites that have been neglected.

  • Elementor and Elementor Pro, Gutenberg
  • WP Fusion for membership and course access
  • FunnelKit and FluentCRM for email marketing automation
  • WooCommerce and WooCommerce Subscriptions
  • Automator (like Zapier but without the monthly fee)
  • Gravity Forms and Gravity Wiz
  • LearnDash for online courses
  • Custom PHP development and integrations
Sound familiar?

Does this describe your situation?

Your WordPress site feels clunky in the backend or loads slowly. You’re not sure if you’ve got the right setup. Your theme seems OK but you want to do things and don’t know how.

You know you can do email marketing on WordPress instead of paying Mailchimp every month, but you don’t know how to go about it.

Your WooCommerce shop isn’t converting, or the shopping experience just doesn’t feel right.

Let’s talk about it
Ready to start?

Ready for a website that actually works for you?

Your new site will be built to grow with you, easy to edit, free from lock-ins, and never dependent on a developer for every little change. Book a free 15-minute screen-sharing session with Fabienne. Be logged in to your WordPress admin and she’ll take a look at the tech side of things for you.

No obligation. No sales pitch. Just practical advice from someone who’s been doing this for over a decade.