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Hall of Fame status is awarded to an entrant winning the same category three years in a row. They are acknowledged for their achievements for a three-year period.

Congratulations to South Australia's current Hall of Fame champions.

Cleland Wildlife Park

Tourist Attractions (2007, 2008, 2009)

Cleland Wildlife Park offers a tranquil bushland setting in the Adelaide Hills where visitors can discover more than 130 species of South Australian wildlife. Engaging interpretation, self-guided discovery trails and keeper talks offer visitors a truly rewarding wildlife experience at Adelaide’s oldest wildlife sanctuary. Visitors can hold a koala, hand feed kangaroos, encounter the rare bilby or stroll among the emus, as many of Cleland’s animals roam free, creating wonderful opportunities to interact with wildlife. A recognized leader in responsible wildlife tourism, Cleland Wildlife Park attracts more than 110,000 visitors annually.

Bookabee Tours Australia

Indigenous Tourism (2007, 2008, 2009)

Bookabee Tours Australia is an Aboriginal owned and operated chauffeured, 4WD tour operation, providing day tours in Adelaide and extended tours to outback locations. Tours to the Flinders Ranges, ranging from two to five days, take visitors on an incredible journey through breath-taking scenery. While learning first hand about Aboriginal culture, history and knowledge, visitors discover the beauty of the rugged mountains, scenic gorges, ruins of early settlement, historic outback towns and abundant wildlife. Exploring authentic sites to see ancient paintings and engravings and hearing Aboriginal creation stories enriches visitors’ understanding and experiences of outback South Australia.

Lakeside Manor YHA Backpackers

Backpacker Accommodation (2007, 2008, 2009)

Lakeside Manor YHA Backpackers offers a unique backpacking experience in the seaside town of Robe with budget accommodation in a heritage-listed, 1880s-built sandstone mansion. The property has a total of eight guest rooms, including a dormitory with 14 beds, as well as a private double or family room with a spa ensuite. Lakeside Manor YHA offers its guests a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities, a big lounge room with internet terminals and a plasma TV, as well as a grand library with a marble fireplace and views over Lake Fellmongery.

Narnu Farm

Standard Accommodation (2006, 2007, 2008)

Narnu Farm provides visitors with a rural holiday experience on Hindmarsh Island, with a focus on horse-riding and the farming way of life. The managers strive to attract more families and school children to learn about the animals, and experience the magic of Narnu. The property has seven self-contained cottages as well as a unique bunkhouse dating from 1878 which can accommodate groups of up to 100 guests, making Narnu Farm an ideal holiday destination for families or school groups. The farm offers a number of horse-riding activities and a vintage truck farm tour as well as a wide range of complimentary activities, from animal feeding and butter making to sports and campfires.

2007 Clipsal 500 Adelaide

Major Festivals & Events (2005, 2006, 2007)

The Clipsal 500 Adelaide is a four-day event, combining Australia's largest motor sport festival with a diverse range of quality entertainment to create a carnival atmosphere across the city. The event is a round of the V8 Supercar Championship Series and is held on Adelaide's world-renowned 3.2km city street circuit. The 2007 race set a new national motor sport attendance record of 276,900 attendees, who revelled in the action-packed racing and entertainment program. In its nine year history the event has returned an economic benefit to the State of $186.9 million and has achieved national and internationla recognition through winning multiple awards.

Ecotourism (2005, 2006, 2007)

Located in the heart of the rugged and spectacular Northern Flinders Ranges, Arkaroola offers visitors a unique outback experience with spectacular scenery, geological treasures, Aboriginal Dreaming and pioneering history. Founded in 1968 by the Sprigg family for wildlife and environmental conservation, Arkaroola is one of Australia's most remote and self-sustaining tourist villages, providing a wide range of tours, activities and accommodation. From guided and self-drive 2WD and 4WD drives, bushwalks, astronomical activities in the observatories and star chairs, to scenic flights, fine dining or simply relaxing in the magnificent solitude, Arkaroola has something for everyone.

Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage

Hosted Accommodation (2005, 2006, 2007)

Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage is a meticulously restored, self-contained, 1860s, early German settlers cottage, operating as a bed and breakfast on the couple's 25-acre property at historic Seppeltsfield in the Barossa. With premium facilities and furnishings, guests are offered a high degree of personal service, and the seclusion of the cottage means that guests can have total privacy or choose to interact with the hosts. The cottage is adjacent to the 10-acre vineyard and is exclusively for one couple, providing guests a taste of what the Barossa is famous for: wine, vineyards, heritage and hospitality.