Hey @dsctourism  I recall Margaret River has a guided walk through caves that was once government owned (along with a cafe and discovery centre attached) and possibly sold to the local tourism association so that all profits are reinvested into the industry. I don’t have all of the details however the best person to ask would be Melissa… Read more

HI Stephen, I think Australian Pioneer village, Hawkesbury Council, was run by council some 20 years ago and continues as a volunteer run attraction today. There have been mane VIC’s that went from council to association (and in some cases back again). You will find that venues are certainly a common ‘was council-now privately leased’… Read more