The 2017 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards was held in Perth on Friday 23rd February 2018.
It was a wonderful night and a night that will not be forgotton.
2017 Award Winners
Australian Tourism Legend
- Paul Hogan
Major Tourist Attractions
- GOLD – Kakadu National Park – NT
- SILVER – Sovereign Hill – VIC
- BRONZE – The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney – NSW
Tourist Attractions
- GOLD – Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre – ACT
- SILVER – Calypso Star Charters – SA
- BRONZE – Sealy Lookout, Orara East State Forest – NSW
Major Festivals and Events
- GOLD – Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers – QLD
- SILVER – The 28th Annual Byron Bay Bluesfest 2017 – NSW
- BRONZE – Santos Tour Down Under – SA
Festivals and Events
- GOLD – Riverboats Music Festival – VIC
- SILVER – Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo – QLD
- BRONZE – The Unconformity – TAS
Ecotourism
- GOLD – Tasmanian Walking Company – HALL OF FAME – TAS
- SILVER – Murray River Walk – SA
- BRONZE – Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort – QLD
Cultural Tourism
- GOLD – Fremantle Prison – WA
- SILVER – Port Arthur Historic Site – TAS
- BRONZE – Venture North Australia – NT
Qantas Award for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism
- GOLD – Sand Dune Adventure – NSW
- SILVER – Kooljaman at Cape Leveque – WA
- BRONZE – Nitmiluk Tours – NT
Specialised Tourism Services
- GOLD – Parks Victoria – VIC
- SILVER – RiverFly 1864 – TAS
- BRONZE – Sightseeing Pass Australia – WA
Visitor Information Services
- GOLD – Swan Valley Visitor Centre – WA
- SILVER – Alice Springs Visitor Information Centre – NT
- BRONZE – Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service – NSW
Business Event Venues
- GOLD – Adelaide Hill Convention Centre – SA
- SILVER – Holmesglen at Eildon – VIC
- BRONZE – Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough – WA
Major Tour and Transport Operators
- GOLD – Ocean Rafting – QLD
- SILVER – Aviair – WA
- BRONZE – SkyBus – VIC
Tour and Transport Operators
- GOLD – The Maria Island Walk – TAS
- SILVER – Fun Over Fifty – QLD
- BRONZE – Autopia Tours – Small Group Experiences – VIC
Adventure Tourism
- GOLD – Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures – WA
- SILVER – Roaring 40s Kayaking – TAS
- BRONZE – Calypso Star Charters – SA
Destination Marketing
- GOLD – The Epic Pilbara – Australia’s North West – WA
- SILVER – Pie Time’ – Southern Highlands – ACT
- BRONZE – Mudgee Region Tourism – Let’s Skip Town Together Campaign – NSW
Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services
- GOLD – Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld – VIC
- SILVER – Margan Winery & Restaurant – NSW
- BRONZE – Altitude Restaurant + Lounge Bar – TAS
Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries
- GOLD – Sandalford Wine – WA
- SILVER – Bright Brewery – VIC
- BRONZE – Cupitt – NSW
Caravan and Holiday Parks
- GOLD – BIG4 Deniliquin Holiday Park -HALL OF FAME – NSW
- SILVER – RAC Cervantes Holiday Park – WA
- BRONZE – BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort – QLD
Hosted Accommodation
- GOLD – The Beach House at Bayside – WA
- SILVER – Cobbold Village – QLD
- BRONZE – Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat – SA
Unique Accommodation
- GOLD – Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventure – The Horizontal Hotel – WA
- SILVER – Cumberland Charter Yachts – QLD
- BRONZE – Pumphouse Point – TAS
Self Contained Accommodation
- GOLD – The Frames – SA
- SILVER – Avalon Coastal Retreat – TAS
- BRONZE – RACV Noosa Resort – QLD
Standard Accommodation
- GOLD – Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville – QLD
- SILVER – Moama on Murray Resort – NSW
- BRONZE – Marree Hotel – SA
Deluxe Accommodation
- GOLD – Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters – NT
- SILVER – Yondah Beach House – SA
- BRONZE – The Henry Jones Art Hotel – TAS
Luxury Accommodation
- GOLD – Saffire – Freycinet – TAS
- SILVER – Cicada Lodge – NT
- BRONZE – Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel – ACT
New Tourism Business
- GOLD – Swan River Seaplanes – WA
- SILVER – MACq 01 Hotel – TAS
- BRONZE – Arthurs Swat Eagle – VIC
Excellence in Food Tourism
- GOLD – Margan Winery & Restaurant – NSW
- SILVER – Two Feet & a Heartbeat – WA
- BRONZE – Barossa Valley Cheese Company – SA
CROWN RESORTS
Located on the banks of the picturesque Swan River, overlooking the Perth city skyline, Crown is home to three iconic hotels surrounded by a variety of events and conference facilities, premium dining, retail boutiques and stylish bars. Wind down at the opulent Crown Spa and indulge in the ultimate in La Prairie spa treatments or take time out by the pool.
Experience the unsurpassed opulence of Crown Towers, the contemporary luxury of Crown Metropol, or the relaxed style of Crown Promenade.
Crown Perth is conveniently located near the International and Domestic airports, is only five minutes from Perth CBD and within walking distance of the new Perth Stadium.
Free transfers will be operating between Crown Resorts and Optus Stadium for your convenience.
Click on the below links for a 10% savings on Crown Resort accommodation rates for the three days surround the event:
Crown Towers Perth
Crown Metropol Perth
Crown Promenade Perth
To get access to a 10% discount at Crown Resorts for an extended stay, Please click here to access Crown Direct.
Your tickets to explore Perth and beyond
A range of exciting packages have been put together to make sure QATA guests get the most out of their time in Perth. Click on one of the packages below for great deals to extend your stay.
2 nights Joondalup Resort, Golf, Breakfast + Rottnest Island & Aquarium
3 nights Sorrento Beach Resort + AQWA & Rottnest Island with Bike
2 nights Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges + Rottnest Island & Hop On Hop Off Day Pass + FREE TOUR
3 nights Quality Inn Margaret River with Margaret River Discovery Tour
Australian Tourism Awards
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