Twenty seven of Australia’s tourism products and experiences were recognised for being among the best in the industry at the Australian Tourism Awards.
Held on Friday evening, the event recognised operators bringing in new business as well as those offering guests unique experiences.
NSW was awarded in 12 of the categories, which Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer, Sandra Chipchase said showed the range and quality of experiences on offer for visitors in NSW.
Before congratulating this year’s winners she went on to encourage everyone, even citizens, to get out and experience everything the state has to offer.
The full list of winners:
1. Major Tourist Attractions
Winner: Sovereign Hill, VIC
SILVER: Port Arthur Historic Site, TAS
BRONZE: Taronga Zoo, NSW
2. Tourist Attractions
Winner: Bruny Island Cruises, TAS
SILVER: Questacon, ACT
BRONZE: Daintree Discovery Centre, QLD
3. Major Festivals and Events
Winner: 2014 Melbourne Cup Carnival, VIC
silver: Floriade 2014, ACT
bronze: MyState Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2015, TAS
4. Festivals and Events
Winner: Fun4Kids Festival, VIC
Silver: Boggabri Drovers Campfire, NSW
Bronze: 2015 National Folk Festival, ACT
5. Ecotourism
Winner: The Tasmanian Walking Company, TAS
Silver: Sail Ningaloo – Overnight Sailing Tours, WA
Bronze: Sea Darwin Eco Cruises, NT
6. Cultural Tourism
Winner: Venture North Australia, NT
Silver: Port Arthur Historic Site, TAS
Bronze: Bendigo Tramways, VIC
7. Indigenous Tourism
Winner:Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, NT
Silver: Arakwal Dolphin Dreaming Cape Byron State Conservation Area, NSW
Bronze: Koomal Dreaming, WA
8. Specialised Tourism Services
Winner: Canberra Airport, ACT
Silver: Cruisin’ Motorhomes, TAS
Bronze: Leisure Options, VIC
9. Visitor Information Services
Winner: Alice Springs Visitor Information Centre, VIC
Silver: Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre, TAS
bronze: Barossa Visitor Centre, SA
10. Business Event Venue
Winner: The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, TAS
Silver: Alice Springs Convention Centre, NT
Bronze: Chateau Elan at The Vintage, NSW
11. Major Tour and Transport Operators
Winner: Searoad Ferries, VIC
SILVER: Reef Magic Cruises, QLD
BRONZE: ADAMS Pinnacle Tours, WA
12. Tour and Transport Operators
Winner: Top Drop Tours, WA
Silver: Ocean Safari, QLD
Bronze: Uluru Camel Tours, NT
13. Adventure Tourism
Winner: Enchanted Adventure Garden & Tree Surfing, VIC
Silver: Uluru Camel Tours, NT
Bronze: Calypso Star Charters, SA
14. Destination Marketing
Winner: Wine Food Farmgate, VIC
Silver: Australia’s Nature Coast, QLD
Bronze: #RideNorthTas, TAS
15. Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services
Winner: Stillwater at Crittenden, VIC
Silver: AAT Kings Uluru BBQ Dinner, NT
Bronze: Josef Chromy Wines, TAS
16. Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries
Winner: Pizzini Wines Cellar Door, VIC
Silver: Sandalford Wines, WA
Bronze: Margan Wines, NSW
17. Caravan and Holiday Parks
Winner: BIG4 Deniliquin Holiday Park, NSW
Silver: BIG4 Beacon Resort, VIC
Bronze: BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort, QLD
18. Hosted Accommodation
Winner: Curringa Farm Tours and Accommodation, TAS
Silver: HideAway Haven, WA
Bronze:Eldee Station, NSW
19. Unique Accommodation
Winner: Taronga Western Plains Zoo, NSW
Silver: Avalon City Retreat, TAS
Bronze: Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures – The Horizontal Hotel, WA
20. Self Contained Accommodation
Winner: Avalon Coastal Retreat, TAS
Silver: The Frames, SA
Bronze: Aquabelle Apartments, VIC
21. Standard Accommodation
Winner: Moama on Murray Resort, NSW
Silver: Sandpiper Ocean Cottages, TAS
Bronze: Cottesloe Beach Hotel, WA
22. Deluxe Accommodation
Winner: The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, TAS
Silver: The Observatory Port Macquarie, NSW
Bronze: Yondah Beach House, SA
23. Luxury Accommodation
Winner: Drift House, VIC
Silver: Saffire Freycinet, TAS
Bronze: The Playford, SA
24. New Tourism Business
Winner: Pumphouse Point, TAS
Silver: National Anzac Centre, WA
Bronze: Halcyon House, NSW
25. Excellence in Food Tourism
Winner: Green Olive at Red Hill, VIC
SILVER: Farm Gate Market, TAS
BRONZE: The Lake House Denmark – Vinofoods, WA
26. Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
Winner: The Observatory Port Macquarie, NSW
Silver: The Tasmanian Walking Company, TAS
Bronze: Fun Over 50, QLD
27. Australian Tourism Legend
Winner: Geoff McGeary OAM
