The Sunshine State has been confirmed as the nation’s leading visitor destination at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
The ceremony was held in Sydney on Friday night, and saw Queensland dominate by winning the most awards and more gold than any other Australian state.
Queensland took out 16 of the 25 categories – with 7 gold, 3 silver, and 6 bronze.
The Gold Coast won twice, with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Sea World Cruises both nabbing a bronze award.
Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe says it’s our best result since 2018.
“Queensland has literally scooped the pool, and it again confirms Queensland as Australia’s leading visitor destination,” Minister Hinchcliffe says.
“I want to thank Queensland tourism operators and their communities for their hard work and commitment to building back better and delivering truly outstanding Queensland visitor experiences,
“The resilience, commitment to success and creativity of Queensland tourism businesses really is second to none,
“The Queensland tourism industry’s incredible awards success sets the benchmark for other states to follow on our runway to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
GOLD WINNERS
- Wildcat Mackay, New Tourism Business
- Fun Over 50 Holidays, Tour & Transport Operators
- BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort, Caravan & Holiday Parks
- Bli Bli House, Hosted Accommodation
- Cape York Peninsula Lodge, 4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation
- Outback Queensland Masters, Festivals & Events
- Bundaberg Rum Distillery Visitor Experience, Tourist Attractions
SILVER WINNERS
- Spirits of the Red Sand, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island Tourism Experience
- Ocean Rafting, Adventure Tourism
- Quilpie Visitor Information Centre, Museum & Gallery, Visitor Information Services
BRONZE WINNERS
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Major Tourist Attractions
- Sea World Cruises, Major Tour & Transport Operators
- Mitchell Grass Retreat, Unique Accommodation
- Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, Ecotourism
- Tourism Tropical North Queensland, Tourism Marketing & Campaigns
- Magnums Unique Accommodation Airlie Beach, 3-3.5 Star Accommodation
