The awards have all been handed out, and the after party is in full swing as we’re making this article live — what a night!
It was such a huge honour to be co-hosts of the 2024 QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards, amplified by the fact that this was the 40th anniversary of these awards! For South Australia to play host so spectacularly was such a thrill to see, and we’ve never felt prouder to be ambassadors of our beautiful state.
With 800 people in the room, the energy was infectious and the excitement not just for the winners, but for everyone celebrating the tourism industry, was palpable.
Now, onto the winners… congratulations to you all! There are some truly phenomenal businesses scattered across Australia, and we loved celebrating alongside you.
A round of applause for everyone who took home bronze and silver tonight… and here’s a wrap up of the incredible gold winners!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experience – Cape York Peninsula Lodge, Queensland
Cultural Tourism – Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne, Victoria
Unique Accommodation – Sierra Escape, New South Wales
Self Contained Accommodation – Old Coach Road Estate, South Australia
Hosted Accommodation – The Dragonfly Inn, Tasmania
Caravan & Holiday Parks – BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort, Queensland
New Tourism Business – Spinifex Brewery Cable Beach, Western Australia
Tourism Marketing & Campaigns – Tweed Tourism Company, New South Wales
Ecotourism – National Arboretum, Canberra, ACT
Business Event Venue – Peppers Silo Hotel, Tasmania
Tour & Transport Operators – Fun Over 50 Holidays – Immersive Tours and Adventures, Queensland
Major Tour & Transport Operators – HeliSpirit, Western Australia
Tourism Retail, Hire & Services – Younique Stays, Tasmania
Adventure Tourism – Balloon Aloft Australia, New South Wales
Excellence in Food Tourism – Harvest Tours, Western Australia
Tourism Restaurants & Catering – Sea World Cruises Dining Experiences
Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Catering Services – Seppeltsfield Wines, South Australia
Visitor Information Services – Swan Valley Visitor Centre
3-3.5 Star Accommodation – Urban Camp Melbourne, Victoria
4-4.5 Star Accommodation – Peppers Silo Hotel, Tasmania
5 Star Luxury Accommodation – The Reef House Adults Retreat, Queensland
Excellence in Accessible Tourism – Balloon Aloft Australia, New South Wales
Tourist Attractions – Katherine Outback Experience, Northern Territory
Major Tourist Attractions – Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, ACT
Festivals and Events – Big Red Bash Birdsville, Queensland
Major Festivals and Events – Darwin Festival, Northern Territory
