On Friday 7th December tourism industry legends from all over our state came together to celebrate in style at the 2025 SA Tourism Awards gala event… and what a night it was!
This year, 30 category champions were awarded top honours with gold medals, alongside the many silver and bronze medallists recognised for their achievements. A special shout out goes to the eight Hall of Fame inductees, who have achieved gold status in their respective categories for three consecutive years — what a huge accomplishment!
Delivered annually by the Tourism Industry Council South Australia (TiCSA), with support from the South Australian Government through the South Australian Tourism Commission, the Awards shine a spotlight on the businesses and people who make South Australia one of the most exciting destinations in the world.
The Adelady + hello SA team were especially excited to sponsor the Tourism Retail, Hire & Services category, and to present the award to one of our fave regional operators Copper Trails Bike Hire was the icing on the cake!
Congratulations to all the finalists and medal winners below… many of whom we’re so proud to have worked closely with over the years.
Major Tourist Attractions
Gold: Adelaide Botanic Garden
Silver: Monarto Safari Park
Bronze: Adelaide Oval
Monarto Safari Park
Tourist Attractions
Gold: d’Arenberg – Hall of Fame
Silver: MOD.
Bronze: Victor Harbor Horse Tram
d’Arenberg
Major Festivals & Events
Gold: Adelaide Fringe
Silver: Adelaide Festival
Bronze: Chihuly in the Botanic Garden
Festivals & Events
Gold: Streaky Sounds Musical Festival 2025
Silver: 2025 South Australian Wooden Boat Festival
Bronze: 2025 Glenelg Ice Cream Festival
Ecotourism
Gold: The Big Duck Boat Tours – Hall of Fame
Silver: Jurlique Farm
Bronze: Coodlie Park Eco Retreat
Cultural Tourism
Gold: Flamboyance Tours
Silver: Radelaide Tours
Radelaide Tours, photo credit: ASB Creative
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experiences
Gold: Wadna
Silver: Southern Cultural Immersion
Tourism Retail, Hire & Services
Gold: Copper Trails Bike Hire – Hall of Fame
Silver: SA eBikes | McLaren Vale
Visitor Information Services
Gold: Whyalla Visitor Centre
Silver: Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre
Business Event Venues
Gold: Adelaide Convention Centre
Silver: Adelaide Oval Functions and Events
Bronze: Events at SkyCity
Tour & Transport Operators
Gold: Spirit of the Coorong – Hall of Fame
Silver: Barossa Helicopters
Bronze: Barossa Bespoke Tours
Spirit of the Coorong
Adventure Tourism
Gold: Woodhouse Adventure Park
Silver: Skytrek Willow Springs Station
Bronze: Adelaide Oval RoofClimb
Tourism Marketing & Campaigns
Gold: Chihuly in the Botanic Garden
Silver: Kimba – A Community to Shout About!
Chihuly
Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
Gold: Monkey Nut Cafe
Silver: Bond Store Wallaroo
Tourism Wineries
Gold: Seppeltsfield Barossa – Hall of Fame
Silver: Kies Family Wines
Bronze: Dandelion Vineyards
Tourism Distilleries & Breweries
Gold: 23rd Street Distillery
Silver: Never Never Distilling Co.
Bronze: Woolshed Brewery
Caravan & Holiday Parks
Gold: West Beach Parks Holiday Park – Hall of Fame
Silver: Echo Holiday Parks – Renmark
Bronze: Minlaton Caravan Park
Hosted Accommodation
Gold: Henders House at Almerta Station
Silver: Oceanview Eco Villas
Unique Accommodation
Gold: Woodhouse Adventure Park
Silver (tie): Mount Little Station & River Murray Houseboats
Self-Contained Accommodation
Gold: Old Coach Road Estate
Silver (tie): Vale 194 & Riesling Trail and Clare Valley Cottages
Old Coach Road Estate
3–3.5 Star Accommodation
Gold: ibis Adelaide – Hall of Fame
Silver: Coodlie Park Eco Retreat
4–4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation
Gold: Oval Hotel
Silver: Atura Adelaide Airport
5 Star Luxury Accommodation
Gold: Sequoia Lodge
Silver: Eos by SkyCity
New Tourism Business
Gold: Monarto Safari Resort
Silver: Dairy Adventures
Bronze: Hahndorf Flower Farm
Excellence in Food Tourism
Gold: Fleurieu Food and Wine
Silver: Anita Robin, The Foodbuilder
Bronze: Willunga Farmers Market
Excellence in Accessible Tourism
Gold: Adelaide Fringe – Hall of Fame
Silver: MOD.
Outstanding Contribution
Geoff and Irene Scholz
For their extraordinary dedication to ecotourism through Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris, setting new standards for sustainable tourism and conservation excellence.
Young Achiever
Manny Katz
For his passion for marine tourism and conservation in Coffin Bay, inspiring the next generation of leaders in South Australian tourism.
People’s Choice Awards
Experience or Service: Monarto Safari Park
Accommodation: Henders House at Almerta Station
Congratulations to all of the 2025 winners, finalists and Hall of Fame inductees at the SA Tourism Awards! Your innovation, passion and dedication continue to make South Australia a world-class destination we can all be proud of.
Winners will go on to represent South Australia on the national stage at the 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards and we wish them the best of luck!
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