Skip to main content

Past Results

Browse the Winners and Finalists of the Australian Tourism Awards
View Awards Gallery
Awards for 2023

01. Major Tourist Attractions

2023

GoldAustralian Reptile ParkNSW
SilverCurrumbin Wildlife SanctuaryQLD
BronzeZoos Victoria – Melbourne ZooVIC
FinalistDarwin WaterfrontNT
FinalistGorge Scenic ChairliftTAS
FinalistMonarto Safari ParkSA
FinalistWA Museum Boola BardipWA

02. Tourist Attractions

2023

GoldKatherine Outback ExperienceNT
SilverBundaberg Rum Distillery Visitor ExperienceQLD
Bronzed’ArenbergSA
FinalistBallarat Wildlife ParkVIC
FinalistNational Dinosaur MuseumCBR
FinalistPort Stephens Koala SanctuaryNSW
FinalistSeahorse WorldTAS
FinalistWillie Creek Pearl FarmWA

03. Major Festivals & Events

2023

GoldToowoomba Carnival of FlowersQLD
SilverTesselaar KaBloomVIC
BronzeDarwin FestivalNT
FinalistIlluminate AdelaideSA
FinalistNational Multicultural FestivalCBR
FinalistTamworth Country Music FestivalNSW
FinalistTasmania’s Taste of SummerTAS
FinalistThomas Dambo’s Giants of Mandurah by FORM Building a State of CreativityWA

04. Festivals & Events

2023

GoldLights on the Lake – National Capital AuthorityCBR
Silver2023 Ord Valley MusterWA
BronzeTumbafest IncNSW
Finalist2022 Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo ChampionshipsQLD
Finalist2023 Let’s Go Caravan, Camping and Outdoor ShowSA
FinalistBendigo Ring Cycle 2023VIC
FinalistDarwin Aboriginal Art FairNT
FinalistJunction Arts FestivalTAS

05. Ecotourism

2023

GoldFun Over 50 Holidays – Immersive Tours and AdventuresQLD
SilverSydney By KayakNSW
BronzeNational Arboretum CanberraCBR
FinalistLive NingalooWA
FinalistParks Victoria – Grampians Peaks TrailVIC
FinalistTasmanian Walking CompanyTAS
FinalistThe Big Duck Boat ToursSA
FinalistTrek LarapintaNT

06. Cultural Tourism

2023

GoldRoyal Australian MintCBR
SilverFun Over 50 Holidays – Immersive Tours and AdventuresQLD
BronzeGeelong GalleryVIC
FinalistCascades Female Factory Historic SiteTAS
FinalistLocal Sauce ToursNSW
FinalistSEIT ToursNT
FinalistThe Cedars HahndorfSA
FinalistWA Museum Boola BardipWA

07. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experiences

2023

Goldwukalina WalkTAS
SilverCape York Peninsula LodgeQLD
BronzeNgurrangga ToursWA
FinalistGiingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural ExperienceNSW
FinalistKool ToursSA
FinalistWintjiri WiruNT
FinalistZoos Victoria – Healesville SanctuaryVIC

08. Tourism Retail, Hire & Services

2023

GoldOrigins MarketWA
SilverThe Museum Shop at the National Museum of AustraliaCBR
BronzeGo Adventure NagambieVIC
FinalistCoal River FarmTAS
FinalistCopper Trails Bike HireSA
FinalistSydney Harbour KayaksNSW
FinalistUluru Audio GuideNT
FinalistWhitsunday Coast AirportQLD

09. Visitor Information Services

2023

GoldCanberra and Region Visitors CentreCBR
SilverMandurah Visitor CentreWA
BronzePort Lincoln Visitor Information CentreSA
FinalistBathurst Visitor Information CentreNSW
FinalistBendigo Visitor CentreVIC
FinalistIpswich Visitor Information CentreQLD
FinalistTasmanian Travel and Information CentreTAS
FinalistTourism Central Australia IncNT

10. Business Event Venues

2023

GoldDarwin Convention CentreNT
SilverPeppers Silo HotelTAS
BronzePullman Bunker Bay ResortWA
FinalistAdelaide OvalSA
FinalistCrowne Plaza Terrigal PacificNSW
FinalistMelbourne Convention and Exhibition CentreVIC
FinalistSofitel Brisbane CentralQLD

11. Major Tour & Transport Operators

2023

GoldPennicott Wilderness JourneysTAS
SilverOcean RaftingQLD
BronzeSearoad FerriesVIC
FinalistAAT KingsNT
FinalistMoonshadow-TQC CruisesNSW
FinalistSeaLink WAWA

12. Tour & Transport Operators

2023

GoldAir Adventure GolfTAS
SilverSwan River SeaplanesWA
BronzeNT Bird Specialists Birding & Photographic SafarisNT
FinalistCreative ToursQLD
FinalistGoBoat AustraliaCBR
FinalistHop ItVIC
FinalistSpirit of the CoorongSA
FinalistVision Walks – Eco ToursNSW

13. Adventure Tourism

2023

GoldOcean RaftingQLD
SilverBendleby RangesSA
BronzeBalloon Aloft AustraliaNSW
FinalistBlue Derby Pods RideTAS
FinalistGo Adventure NagambieVIC
FinalistThe Hike CollectiveWA
FinalistWorld Expeditions | Australian Walking HolidaysNT

14. Tourism Marketing & Campaigns

2023

GoldThe Tweed Tourism CompanyNSW
SilverRockhampton Regional Council – Explore RockhamptonQLD
BronzeBIG Reasons to visit Mandurah – Visit MandurahWA
FinalistBusiness Events Tasmania “See Clear Here”TAS
FinalistCity of Melbourne, Destination Marketing, Only in the CityVIC
FinalistRegional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula. Eyre – The Wild SideSA

15. Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services

2023

GoldGrain of the SilosTAS
SilverPotagerNSW
BronzeCore Cider HouseWA
FinalistNitmiluk Tours and Cicada LodgeNT
FinalistRed Gum BBQVIC
FinalistSea World CruisesQLD
FinalistThe Currant Shed – Hamish MaguireSA

16. Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries

2023

GoldBangor Vineyard ShedTAS
SilverSeppeltsfield WinesSA
BronzeBillson’s BreweryVIC
FinalistHusk Farm DistilleryNSW
FinalistOne Mile BreweryNT
FinalistSinglefile WinesWA
FinalistTambourine Mountain DistilleryQLD

17. Caravan & Holiday Parks

2023

GoldBIG4 Adventure Whitsunday ResortQLD
SilverAlivio Tourist Park CanberraCBR
BronzeNRMA Phillip Island Beachfront Holiday ParkVIC
FinalistBIG4 St Helens Holiday ParkTAS
FinalistBIG4 West Beach ParksSA
FinalistOasis Tourist ParkNT
FinalistSummerstar Tom Price Tourist ParkWA
FinalistTionaNSW

18. Hosted Accommodation

2023

GoldThe Dragonfly InnTAS
SilverNarrows Escape Rainforest RetreatQLD
BronzeKangaroo Ridge RetreatVIC
FinalistAmaroo Retreat and SpaWA
FinalistOceanview Eco VillasSA

19. Unique Accommodation

2023

GoldCygnet Bay Pearl FarmWA
SilverJamala Wildlife LodgeCBR
BronzeWoodhouse Adventure ParkSA
FinalistBalgownie Estate BendigoVIC
FinalistDiamond Waters Treehouse RetreatNSW
FinalistGorge View Bush RetreatNT
FinalistMitchell Grass RetreatQLD
FinalistThe Cove TasmaniaTAS

20. Self-Contained Accommodation

2023

GoldThe Woods Ocean GroveVIC
SilverTree ChaletsWA
BronzeThe Granary | Richmond HillTAS
FinalistNaiko RetreatSA
FinalistPeppertree CollectionNSW
FinalistPinnaclesQLD

21. 3-3.5 Star Accommodation

2023

GoldUrban Camp MelbourneVIC
Silveribis AdelaideSA
BronzeMagnums Accommodation Airlie BeachQLD
FinalistContour HotelNT
FinalistSurfPoint ResortWA

22. 4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation

2023

GoldBeach Huts MiddletonSA
SilverShip Inn StanleyTAS
BronzeCape York Peninsula LodgeQLD
FinalistAccommodation @ CurlewisVIC
FinalistCable Beach Club Resort and SpaWA
FinalistH on Mitchell Apartment HotelNT
FinalistOriana Retro Hotel and ResortNSW

23. 5 Star Luxury Accommodation

2023

GoldThe Reef House Boutique Hotel and Spa Palm Cove – Adults Tropical EscapesQLD
SilverChocolate GannetsVIC
BronzePullman Bunker Bay ResortWA
FinalistHilton DarwinNT
FinalistKalinya EstateNSW
FinalistSequoia LodgeSA

24. New Tourism Business

2023

GoldOn BoardTAS
SilverNexus AirlinesWA
BronzePort River CruisesSA
FinalistArt Tours of AustraliaNT
FinalistContained in Nimbin AccommodationNSW
FinalistKokomo CruisesQLD
FinalistSunnymead HotelVIC

25. Excellence in Food Tourism

2023

GoldLove Lord HoweNSW
SilverThe Truffle Farm – Home of Australia’s first black TruffleTAS
BronzeAdelaide Showground Farmers’ MarketSA
FinalistCreative Tours and EventsQLD
FinalistHarvest ToursWA
FinalistOtao Kitchen Cooking ExperiencesVIC

26. Excellence in Accessible Tourism

2023

GoldAdelaide FringeSA
SilverAccessible AccommodationVIC
BronzeKatherine Outback ExperienceNT
FinalistBIG4 Adventure Whitsunday ResortQLD
FinalistCocky GuidesNSW
FinalistOff The Beaten Track WAWA
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present.