The 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards celebrated Australia’s top travel, hospitality and activity operators in WA, recognising excellence across 26 categories spanning attractions, accommodation, events and visitor experiences.
Australia’s leading tourism operators were recognised at the 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, held on 6 March 2026 at the historic Fremantle Prison – a previous gold award winner.
The annual gala honours the nation’s top tourism businesses across 26 categories, highlighting excellence from major attractions and festivals to accommodation, marketing and accessibility.
Tasmania secured 10 medals in the 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, including two gold wins, while SA celebrated strong representation across the categories.
The ACT also had standout results with Questacon taking Gold in the Major Tourist Attractions category (again) and Floriade winning Major Festivals & Events at the 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
Among the night’s notable wins, first-time entrant Turtle Sands Nature Resort in Mon Repos, Qld, claimed gold in the New Tourism Business category, while SA’s Monarto Safari Resort and Shaw Estate in the ACT secured silver and bronze respectively.
Responsible tourism categories were also well represented with Ecotourism winner The Big Duck Boat Tours (SA), Cultural Tourism winner Shrine of Remembrance (Vic), Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island Tourism Experience winner Cape York Peninsula Lodge (Qld) and Accessible Tourism winner Bay Island Lifestyle (Qld) recognised for industry leadership.
Here are all the top 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards category winners:
1. Major Tourist Attractions:
- GOLD – Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, ACT
- SILVER –WA Museum Boola Bardip, WA
- BRONZE – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Vic
2. Tourist Attractions
- GOLD – Katherine Outback Experience, NT
- SILVER – Northern Rivers Rail Trail, NSW
- BRONZE – Albany’s Historic Whaling Station, WA
3. Major Festivals & Events
- GOLD – Events ACT – Floriade 2024, ACT
- SILVER – Adelaide Fringe, SA
- BRONZE – Australian Wooden Boat Festival, Tas
4. Festivals & Events
- GOLD – Abbey Medieval Festival, Qld
- SILVER – Subi Blooms X Gather – City of Subiaco, WA
- BRONZE – Streaky Sounds Music Festival 2025, SA
5. Ecotourism
- GOLD – The Big Duck Boat Tours, SA
- SILVER – Wild Adventures Melbourne, Vic
- BRONZE – Fun Over 50 Holidays – Immersive Tours and Adventures, Qld
6. Cultural Tourism
- GOLD – Shrine of Remembrance, Vic
- SILVER – Albany’s Historic Whaling Station, WA
- BRONZE – Cascades Female Factory Historic Site, Tas
7. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island Tourism Experience
- GOLD – Cape York Peninsula Lodge, Qld
- SILVER – Oolin Sunday Island Cultural Tours, WA
- BRONZE – Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council, NSW
8. Tourism Retail, Hire & Services
- GOLD – Go Adventure Nagambie, Vic
- SILVER – Willie Creek Pearls, WA
- BRONZE – Younique Stays, Tas
9. Visitor Information Services
- GOLD – Swan Valley Visitor Centre, WA
- SILVER – Top End Visitor Information Centre, NT
- BRONZE – St George Region Explore Centre, Qld
10. Business Event Venues
- GOLD – Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Vic
- SILVER – Cairns Convention Centre, Qld
- BRONZE – Darwin Convention Centre, NT
11. Major Tour & Transport Operators
- GOLD – Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Pty Ltd, Tas
- SILVER – Fun Over 50 Holidays – Immersive Tours & Adventures, Qld
- BRONZE – HeliSpirit, WA
12. Tour & Transport Operators
- GOLD – Spirit of the Coorong, SA
- SILVER – eGuide, Tas
- BRONZE – Margaret River Discovery Co, WA
13. Adventure Tourism
- GOLD – Go Adventure Nagambie, Vic
- SILVER – Woodhouse Adventure Park, SA
- BRONZE – Blue Derby Pods Ride, Tas
14. Tourism Marketing & Campaigns
- GOLD – Tourism Central Australia – Stories from the Heart, NT
- SILVER – Only in the City by City of Melbourne, Vic
- BRONZE – Wadjemup / Rottnest Island A Little Longer Campaign, WA
15. Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
- GOLD – Gourmet Camp Oven Experience, WA
- SILVER – The Q Train, Vic
- BRONZE – Monkey Nut Cafe, SA
16. Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries
- GOLD – Beenleigh Artisan Distillery, Qld
- SILVER – Harman Wines, Vic
- BRONZE – Seppeltsfield Barossa, SA
17. Caravan & Holiday Parks
- GOLD – BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park, Qld
- SILVER – Mandalay Holiday Resort, WA
- BRONZE – Alivio Tourist Park Canberra, ACT
18. Hosted Accommodation
- GOLD – The Dragonfly Inn, Tas
- SILVER – Kangaroo Ridge Retreat, Vic
- BRONZE – Wooleen Station, WA
19. Unique Accommodation
- GOLD – Woodhouse Adventure Park, SA
- SILVER – All Seasons Houseboats, Vic
- BRONZE – Aquila Eco Retreat, Tas
20. Self-Contained Accommodation
- GOLD – Nook On The Hill, Vic
- SILVER – Old Coach Road Estate, SA
- BRONZE – Contained in Nimbin Accommodation, NSW
21. 3 – 3.5 Star Accommodation
- GOLD – Safari Lodge Motel, NT
- SILVER – Broadwater Resort, Busselton, WA
- BRONZE – The Y – Camp Manyung, Vic
22. 4 – 4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation
- GOLD – Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, Qld
- SILVER – Sovereign Park Motor Inn, Vic
- BRONZE – Peppers Silo Hotel, Tas
23. 5 Star Luxury Accommodation
- GOLD – Mount William Station, Vic
- SILVER – Mt Hay Retreat, NSW
- BRONZE – Reef House Adults Retreat, Qld
24. New Tourism Business
- GOLD – Turtle Sands Nature Resort, Qld
- SILVER – Monarto Safari Resort, SA
- BRONZE – Shaw Estate, ACT
25. Excellence in Food Tourism
- GOLD – Gourmet Camp Oven Experience, WA
- SILVER – CherryHill Orchards, Vic
- BRONZE – THE TRUFFLE FARM, Tas
26. Excellence in Accessible Tourism
- GOLD – Bay Island Lifestyle, Qld
- SILVER – Adelaide Fringe, SA
- BRONZE – Off The Beaten Track WA
Read the full list here.
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