Category 01 Major Tourist AttractionAdelaide CasinoAdelaide Casino is the State’s premier gaming and entertainment facility located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD. Situated in the historic Adelaide Railway Station building on North Terrace, the casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and offers live entertainment, exclusive gaming, four restaurants and six bars. Adelaide Casino first opened its doors in 1985 and is one of South Australia's largest employers with approximately 1,100 staff, contributing more than $40 million to the State economy each year. Bronze |
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Category 02 Tourist Attractions
Old Timers Mine
Supported by Caravan and Camping Industries Association of South Australia
The Old Timer’s Mine in Coober Pedy offers visitors the opportunity to don a helmet and explore an unforgettable, underground world of the past. Located in the world’s ‘opal capital’, visitors have the opportunity to experience the cramped, candlelit conditions endured by old-time miners who slaved underground in the hope of striking it rich. Self-guided tours bring visitors through an underground mine dug out with a pick and shovel in 1916 and two historic underground houses. There are also opal-mining demonstrations & displays, the opportunity to buy opal jewellery & souvenirs, and the chance to ‘noodle’ for your very own piece of opal.
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Category 03 Major Festivals & Events
Santos Tour Down Under
The first stop on the world cycling calendar, the Santos Tour Down Under attracts thousands of people from across Australia and around the world to Adelaide each January. In 2011, the week-long event brought the world’s top cyclists including Lance Armstrong and Mark Cavendish to South Australia to compete in the elite World Tour race. The Tour races across South Australia, attracting over 780,000 spectators and beaming images of the State’s capital and regions to millions of viewers worldwide. More than a bike race, it is a festival of cycling with associated events that create a week-long party across the State.
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Category 04 Festivals and Events
South Australian Wooden Boat Festival
Supported by Flinders University
The South Australian Wooden Boat Festival is a free, biennial two-day event held in the river port of Goolwa on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The festival features wooden boats of all shapes and sizes and provides a variety of on-water races and parades including the “hands on” Rough ’n’ Ready boat building and sailing competition, fairy light procession and speed boats high speed run. It is a cultural festival where visitors enjoy the music, paddle steamer rides, children’s entertainment, regional food and wine and spectacular fireworks display. The 2011 festival was held on the weekend of 26 & 27 February and attracted a record crowd of over 40,000 people.
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ASICS Victor Harbor Triathlons Fun Run-Walk
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Category 05 Ecotourism
Rawnsley Park Station Eco-Villas
Supported by the Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Set on a secluded, elevated site, the one and two bedroom villas offer uninterrupted views of Wilpena Pound and the surrounding Flinders Ranges. Designed to blend in with the natural landscape the eco-villas are stylish, contemporary and welcoming. The eco-villas epitomise ecologically sustainable tourism, delivering an experience that fosters environmental and cultural awareness, while providing the level of quality and service demanded by the discerning traveller. Constructed from thermally efficient rendered straw bales, the villas feature a host of green design techniques including recycled timber, an innovative waste water treatment system, and a nine-kilowatt solar array, which has made the eco-villas almost energy-neutral, further boosting the environmental credentials of the property.
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Flinders & Outback Water Cruises & Day Tours
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Category 06 Heritage & Cultural Tourism
Innamincka Hotel
Supported by the Department of Environment & Natural Resources
The Innamincka Hotel overlooks the beautiful Cooper Creek in far north South Australia, a region famous for its desert beauty and its role in the story of the ill-fated 19th century explorers, Burke and Wills. The hotel has long been regarded as an iconic outback watering hole and the social hub of Innamincka, one of the most remote outpost settlements in Australia. As a living monument to Australian pioneering history, and offering accommodation, food and drinks for all tastes and budgets, a visit to the Innamincka Hotel is an authentic outback pub experience that celebrates all that is Australia.
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Aboriginal Cultural Tours – Adjahdura Land, Yorke Peninsula
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Category 07 Indigenous Tourism
Aboriginal Cultural Tours - Adjahdura Land, Yorke Peninsula
Supported by the Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Based in the Aboriginal community of Point Pearce on the Yorke Peninsula, Aboriginal Cultural Tours – Adjahdura Land is 100% Aboriginal owned and operated. The company offers authentic Aboriginal cultural experiences whose aim is to take people on a journey, not only physically but also spiritually, to a place where they have never been to before. This is a unique opportunity to walk the country with knowledgeable traditional owners of Adjahdura Land, to talk with them, experience their rich cultural heritage and discover the history of the region first hand. From their ancient water holes to ochre quarries and cultural land formations, they want their guests to leave with a wealth of knowledge about Aboriginal heritage, culture, tradition and beliefs.
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Category 08 Specialised Tourism Services
Getaways Reservation Service
Getaways Reservation Service provides travellers with an online reservation and booking service, 24 hour telephone service as well as a personalised advisory service at the shop front in the Barossa Valley. With a strong and effective network, the Getaways team has the ability to create tailor made itineraries for their clients and can book all facets of the holiday. While Getaways does specialise in accommodation in the Barossa Valley, their portfolio includes booking products and services Australia-wide, giving choice, flexibility, quality and value for money. 100% privately owned and funded, client satisfaction is paramount and their strong-vision for the future, passion and dedication are key to their continual success.
Category 09 Visitor Information and Services
Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre
Supported by Bookeasy Tourism Solutions
The Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre in Minlaton is a fully accredited information centre that combines a comprehensive range of information with high quality arts and crafts, making it a tourism attraction in its own right. Qualified staff members offer specialist knowledge of the Peninsula, while the volunteers who work behind the counter are the makers of the hand-crafted souvenirs and local art work. As part of their excellent customer service, the staff provide accurate information about accommodation options and regional attractions, and the best advice to ensure visitors get the most out of their stay in the region. Other facilities of the Centre include: an art gallery, internet access and a tearoom serving fresh coffee and homemade cakes and biscuits.
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Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre
McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Visitor Information Centre
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Category 10 Meetings & Business Tourism
Hilton Adelaide
Hilton Adelaide is the only hotel in the State able to host 500 delegates who can meet, eat and sleep, all under the one roof and is the only hotel with a carbon offset program at no cost to the client. Offering more than 2,000 sq m of conference space, it has the flexibility to adapt to any meeting, event or exhibition, including the spectacular Grand Ballroom, which is the largest pillar free hotel ballroom in the State. The hotel provides atmosphere, unparalleled technology and flexible services so that any conference, whether for 50 or 800 delegates, is convened in a professional, relaxed style which encourages success
Category 11 Major Tour &/or Transport Operators
Great Southern Rail
Supported by SeaLink Travel Group
Great Southern Rail is an Adelaide-based tourism business that offers transcontinental rail journeys and holidays based around travel on The Ghan (Adelaide-Alice Springs-Darwin), Indian Pacific (Sydney-Adelaide-Perth), The Overland (Melbourne to Adelaide) and The Southern Spirit (Adelaide to Brisbane). Its mission is to provide “great experiences, exceptional service and shared adventures on journeys through a rich diversity of Australian landscapes inspiring passion for travel by train”. Offering a number of value-added elements, Great Southern Rail produces its own on-board publications, on-board radio program, on-board activities and whistle stop tours, designed to enhance the tourism experience. With more than 400 employees and sales in excess of $100 million per annum, Great Southern Rail serves up to 200,000 guests annually, making them a significant tourism and transport provider.
Category 12 Tour &/or Transport Operators
Tour Barossa
Tour Barossa is the perfect touring solution for the famous wine region, offering a door to door service, visiting small boutique wineries as well as the iconic favourites. Tour Barossa provides exclusive, informative, cost-effective and fun tours in one of its two 12-seater mini buses, two Chrysler 300c’s, a Holden Statesman or a Classic Cadillac stretch limousine. With a range of options to choose from, visitors can jump onboard the five-hour Barossa Highlights Tour or spoil themselves on the Barossa Glamour Tour. For the more discerning traveller a private tour can be arranged with an exclusive personalised itinerary. Tour Barossa also provides airport, event and restaurant transfers for the business or holiday traveller.
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Heading Bush Outback Adventures
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Category 13 Adventure Tourism
Adventure Bay Charters
Located in Port Lincoln, the seafood capital of Australia, Adventure Bay Charters is a family business run by Matt Waller, a fourth generation fisherman who is passionate about sharing his knowledge of the ocean with others. For the past four years, Adventure Bay Charters has been constantly innovating as it creates new marine based adventure experiences. The operation originally focused on Southern Bluefin Tuna tours, allowing visitors to hand feed the tuna, view them from under the water and taste the tuna in the form of sashimi – with the biggest draw card to actually swim with the tuna. Since then the concept of swimming with the Australian Sea Lions was introduced, as was a guided Seafood Tour and Taste experience, and most recently the launch of berley-free, eco-certified, one-day shark cage diving with the Great White Sharks.
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Calypso Star Charters – One Day Shark Cage Diving
Heading Bush Outback Adventures
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Category 14 Tourism Marketing
Adelaide Convention Bureau – Conventions Adelaide Program
Supported by Newstyle Printing
As the peak body for business events in South Australia, the Adelaide Convention Bureau is the official organisation responsible for promoting our State as a desirable business meeting and conference destination. The Conventions Adelaide Program, an initiative of the Adelaide Convention Bureau, is designed to increase Adelaide and South Australia's ability to attract major national and international conventions. Due to length of stay and average expenditure, delegates attracted to these events represent high yields for the State's hospitality and tourism sectors. This program combines targeted marketing with top level strategy, and adopts a State-wide collaborative approach to attracting major conventions that not only deliver millions of dollars in related visitor income, but also support the development of South Australia's prime industry sectors.
Category 15 Tourism Education & Training
Flinders University Tourism
Supported by Education Adelaide
Flinders University Tourism is a national leader in tourism teaching, research and industry & community involvement with a particular focus on: Cultural Tourism; Sustainable Events; Festivals & Events; Site Interpretation; and Nature Based Tourism. Flinders Tourism provides an exciting, dynamic and supportive environment for students and staff; flexible and innovative topics and programs; extensive experience and expertise in research that meets industry needs; and the most strategic industry placement program in Australia. Courses offered are ‘real-world’ and industry-relevant, taught by practitioners, connect with the industry globally, and are able to provide individual attention to each and every student they teach.
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Category 16 Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
Jacob’s Restaurant @ Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre
Supported by Rymill Coonawarra
Jacob’s Restaurant at Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre, presents a quality wine and food experience complemented with its panoramic views of Barossa vineyards, wine tasting and the tour experiences. The restaurant offers a seven-day-a –week a la carte lunch menu featuring seasonal produce, presented with wine recommendations for each dish. The menu features fresh, seasonal produce sourced from across South Australia, Australia and from the local Barossa Valley producers and is matched to regional South Australian wine. The restaurant menu aims to provide international diners with a taste of modern Australian cuisine with Asian influences.
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The Woolshed Restaurant at Rawnsley Park
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Category 17 Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Boutique Breweries
Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre
Set on 36 hectares on the banks of Jacob's Creek in the Barossa Valley, the Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre is the home of the famous wine brand. The Centre offers much more than wine tasting; with an interpretive history and winemaking gallery and an onsite restaurant where guests can enjoy a lunch of fresh, seasonal, regional Australian produce. Surrounding the Centre, visitors can tour the display vineyard, visit the native animal enclosure and picnic grounds and explore the walking trail along the famous Jacob’s Creek. Designed to be environmentally sustainable, the Centre welcomes more than 164,500 visitors each year and encourages them to discover more about the brand’s history and product range.
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Category 18 Tourist & Caravan Parks
BIG4 Adelaide Shores Caravan Park
Supported by Caravan and Camping Industries Association of South Australia
Located behind the sand dunes at West Beach, BIG4 Adelaide Shores Caravan Park offers the full range of 4½ star tourist park accommodation from powered and ensuite sites for caravanners and campers, to onsite vans, cabins and eco tents. Priding itself on being innovative and a leader in the tourist park market, the Caravan Park’s accommodation is complemented by first rate facilities, entertainment options and surrounding recreational activities. Absolute beach frontage, a commitment to high level customer service and the park’s close proximity to Adelaide, ensure high occupancy levels and keeps bringing back visitors year after year. The team at Adelaide Shores is always looking for ways to improve the visitor experience and the outcomes for their business.
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Category 19 Backpacker Accommodation
Adelaide Central YHA
Overlooking Light Square, the Adelaide Central YHA has built itself a consistent reputation for quality, affordable accommodation and friendliness, making it a popular choice for budget conscious travellers. The diverse guest spectrum ranges from young international adventurers and students, to families, grey nomads, domestic weekenders, conference delegates and school groups. The hostel has 250 beds, with accommodation starting from just $19.50 per night which includes a broad range of onsite facilities such as travel agency, internet cafe, fully equipped kitchen, in house grocery store, games room, bike hire and secure car parking. Adelaide Central YHA celebrated its tenth birthday this year and welcomed 51,000 overnights in 2010/11.
Category 20 Hosted Accommodation
Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage
Set in a private vineyard in the historic Barossa Valley, Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage offers the discerning traveller premium, boutique vineyard accommodation. The meticulously restored 1860s German settler’s cottage is exclusively for one couple and heritage features, such as mud and wood beamed ceilings, combine seamlessly with premium furnishings and modern luxuries, including under-floor heating, Bose sound systems and wireless broadband internet. Owned and hosted by wine producers Peter Milhinch and Sharyn Rogers, guests can immerse themselves in an authentic Barossa food, wine, and heritage experience.
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Cladich Pavilions Bed & Breakfast
Hannah’s Cottage Bed & Breakfast
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Category 21 Unique Accommodation
Glenrest Camper Trailers
Glenrest Camper Trailers offer a unique accommodation service located in Jamestown, where travellers can either hire or buy a camper trailer to suit their needs. Each Australian-made camper trailer is equipped with a queen size bed, kitchen, comfortable living areas, and an awning that accommodates from two to six people. The Deluxe and Executive models also include a range of extras as part of the package. The beauty of hiring a Glenrest camper trailer means visitors can discover Australia by road, travel in comfort, stop along the way, and explore destinations at their leisure.
Category 22 Standard Accommodation
Narnu Farm
Narnu Farm provides visitors with a rural holiday experience on Hindmarsh Island, with a focus on horse riding, animals and the farming way of life. It is an ideal destination for families and children providing a safe and fascinating experience in a relaxing and spacious farm setting. The property has seven self-contained cottages as well as a large bunkhouse dating from 1878 which can accommodate groups of up to 100 guests, making Narnu the 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.
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Port Vincent Caravan Park & Seaside Cabins
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Category 23 Deluxe Accommodation
Emaroo Cottages
Emaroo is a family owned business in the seaside fishing town of Port Hughes. The Yorke Peninsula holiday house is a 4½ star entertainer’s delight, superbly equipped luxurious accommodation featuring the latest furniture, fittings, appliances, outdoor entertaining areas and a games room. The entire house can accommodate up to ten people and has adopted environmentally sustainable practices to reduce its carbon footprint. Emaroo prides itself on going the extra mile by providing all the extra touches that make a stay a memorable one. Guests can also take advantage of special deals including professional catering, fish cleaning and charter boat cruises as well as exclusive discounts and packages with local tourism and hospitality providers.
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Treasured Memories Accommodation
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Category 24 Luxury Accommodation
The Sebel Playford Adelaide
Supported by McLaren Vale Beer Company
The Sebel Playford Adelaide is a specialist boutique, five-star hotel offering unique accommodation, outstanding service and cuisine. Situated on North Terrace in Adelaide, the hotel provides 182 bedrooms from spacious guestrooms, individually appointed studio suites or “New York” style loft suites. The Playford Restaurant and Lounge Bar offer innovative award-winning cuisine in Art Nouveau surrounds while guest facilities include 24-hour leisure centre, business centre, indoor pool, spa and sauna. The Sebel Playford prides itself in maintaining a truly exceptional guest experience, by creating a genuine “home away from home” feel, which has been nurtured by the hotel’s strong service culture, designed to surpass guest expectations and ensure a memorable stay.
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Category 25 New Tourism Development
Heritage Highlights Interpretive Trail - West Terrace Cemetery
Supported by Caravan and Camping Industries Association of South Australia
The State Heritage listed West Terrace Cemetery is now home to Adelaide’s newest cultural tourism development - the Heritage Highlights Interpretive Trail – a two-kilometre self-guided walk. Launched in March 2011, this interpretive tourism experience offers visitors a unique insight into South Australia’s rich heritage and provides a fascinating alternative to the usual museums, galleries and national parks. Central to the experience are the poignant stories of eminent and everyday South Australians, their courage and heartbreak, struggle and success. Through the provision of an emotive and engaging cultural tourism experience the Adelaide Cemeteries Authority aims to enhance the understanding and appreciation of South Australia, its history and the value of the cemetery.
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Adventure Bay Charters – Swim With Great Whites
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Category 26 Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
Sinclair’s Gully
Sinclair’s Gully, the first and only Adelaide Hills’ climate action innovator and advanced eco certified cellar door, provides visitors with an opportunity to reconnect with nature in an endangered candlebark forest by offering number of sustainable wine and nature-based experiences. Sustainable practices are the foundation of Sinclair’s Gully’s business and are incorporated in every aspect of its operations. From the adoption of sustainable biodynamic vineyard practices, to its zero waste 100% recycling program, the onsite collection of all water and reuse of grey water, its energy efficiency program and solar power project, through to measuring and implementing strategies to reduce its carbon and ecological footprint. Recognised as environmental leaders and an industry model, Sinclair’s Gully demonstrates how businesses can tread more lightly by incorporating sustainable practices in all aspects of a business.
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Category 27 Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
Ron Kandelaars
Supported by Qantas Airways
Ron Kandelaars is a producer, writer and presenter with Channel 9's multi-award winning tourism/lifestyle program, Postcards. It is a role that has seen him travel the length and breadth of South Australia over the past 13 years gathering more than 2,000 stories that promote and interpret many of the experiences to be enjoyed across our State. His particular attributes have included the ability to identify good story ideas and craft them in an engaging and intelligent way that has mass appeal. During a nine year period as full time producer of Postcards, Ron oversaw the production of a program which was a regular top ten ratings success, often attracting bigger audiences than national programs with significantly larger budgets. Throughout his 13 years on Postcards Ron has travelled extensively through every region, liaising on a regular basis with experts from the SA Tourism Commission, visitor information centres and local tourism operators to bring stories from every corner of South Australia to the State’s viewing public. Ron’s long-term contribution to tourism is evident in his love of a good story and the pride he takes in his craft; his genuine interest in the characters and tourism businesses; his ability to connect with interviewees and audiences; and his ongoing commitment to promoting and fostering the SA tourism industry.
Category 28 Excellence in Tourism by Local Government
City of Onkaparinga
The City of Onkaparinga is home to some of the State’s most inspirational tourism assets and experiences, from the world class McLaren Vale wine and food and the stunning natural attractions of the Onkaparinga Gorge to the beautifully preserved heritage streetscapes and 31 kilometres of stunning coastline. Underpinned by Council’s commitment to tourism in its Community Plan 2028, Council delivers a range of tourism services and initiatives including support and advice for local tourism operators, an integrated approach to tourism marketing, delivery and sponsorship of flagship events, maintenance of essential infrastructure and the preservation of historical sites. The City of Onkaparinga is committed to a collaborative approach when working with the tourism sector and also delivers visitor information and services at its McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Visitor Information Centre.
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Corporation of the City of Whyalla
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District Council of Peterborough – Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre
Wattle Range Council – Mary MacKillop Festival & Infrastructure Projects
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Category 01 Major Tourist Attractions
Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre
Located in the heart of the Barossa Valley, the Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre sits on the banks of the famous creek from which the wine takes its name, ‘Jacob’s Creek’. The 35 hectare site boasts panoramic views of the famous Barossa Ranges and vineyards, and encompasses a cellar door and restaurant, Australian wildlife enclosure and a walking trail along the creek. The Visitor Centre provides high quality regional food and wine experiences with structured tasting sessions and food and wine matching in Jacob’s Restaurant. Guided tours of the interpretive gallery and display vineyard, featuring 14 different grape varieties, allow visitors to discover more about the history and product range of Australia’s most internationally famous wine.
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Category 02 Tourist Attractions
Lyndoch Lavender Farm & Cafe
Supported by TAFESA, Tourism, Events & Languages
Lyndoch Lavender Farm & Cafe is South Australia’s premier, largest and oldest lavender farm. Located in the Barossa Valley, visitors enjoy a total lavender experience from the plants to merchandise and food. Surrounded by the many scents of lavender and rows of purple, guests can taste the gourmet produce and local premium wines, try the quality merchandise and discover over 90 different varieties of lavender. The working farm distils its own essential oils to make its own range of products and offers guests guided tours of the grounds and a cafe to sample the wares from ‘The Lavender Kitchen’.
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Category 03 Major Festivals & Events
Santos Tour Down Under
The first stop on the world cycling calendar, the Santos Tour Down Under attracts thousands of fans from across Australia and around the world to Adelaide each January. The week-long event brings the world’s top cyclists including Lance Armstrong and Cadel Evans to South Australia to compete in the elite ProTour race. The Tour races through South Australia’s regions attracting over 770,500 spectators and beaming images of the State’s landscapes and attractions to millions of viewers worldwide. Not just a bike race, it is a festival of cycling with great associated events that create a party atmosphere across the State.
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Category 04 Festivals & Events
Special Olympics Australia IX National Games
Hosted in Adelaide for the first time in April 2010, the Special Olympics Australia IX National Games was an outstanding showcase of South Australia’s attractions, facilities and generosity of spirit. Over 800 athletes with an intellectual disability competed in 12 Olympic style sports in a variety of venues across the city. These competitors, aged from 8 to 60 and from all states and territories of Australia, were accompanied by over 3,000 families, friends and supporters. The event generated more than $3 million in economic benefit to the State with an estimated $3.9 million worth of media coverage, an impressive result for an event that was run almost entirely on the goodwill of over 700 volunteers.
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Category 05 Ecotourism
Rawnsley Park Station Eco-Villas
Supported by Department for Environment & Natural Resources
Set on a secluded, elevated site, the one and two bedroom villas offer uninterrupted views of Wilpena Pound and the surrounding Flinders Ranges. Designed to blend in with the natural landscape the eco-villas are stylish, contemporary and welcoming. The eco-villas epitomise ecologically sustainable tourism, delivering an experience that fosters environmental and cultural awareness, while providing the level of quality and service demanded by the discerning traveller. Constructed from thermally efficient rendered straw bales, the villas feature a host of green design techniques including recycled timber, an innovative waste water treatment system, and a nine-kilowatt solar array, which has made the eco-villas almost energy-neutral, further boosting the environmental credentials of the property.
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Flinders & Outback Water Cruises & Day Tours
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Category 06 Heritage & Cultural Tourism
Innamincka Hotel
The Innamincka Hotel stands on a gibber plain overlooking the beautiful Cooper Creek in the far north of South Australia. It has long been regarded as an iconic outback watering hole and the social hub of Innamincka, one of the most remote outpost settlements in Australia. Expect the unexpected as you dine in the impressive ‘Outamincka Bar’ which pays homage to the ill fated but incredible trans-continental trek of the 19th century explorers, Burke and Wills. Today, the Innamincka Hotel is a living monument to Australian pioneering history and the sagas of the early explorers. It is an authentic outback pub where the spirit of Australian mateship is alive and well.
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Category 07 Indigenous Tourism
Aboriginal Cultural Tours - Adjahdura Land, Yorke Peninsula
Supported by the Department for Environment & Natural Resources
Based in the Aboriginal community of Point Pearce on the Yorke Peninsula, Aboriginal Cultural Tours – Adjahdura Land is 100% Aboriginal owned and operated. The company offers authentic Aboriginal cultural experiences whose aim is to take people on a journey, not only physically but also spiritually, to a place where they have never been to before. This is a unique opportunity to walk the country with knowledgeable traditional owners of Adjahdura Land, to talk with them, experience their rich cultural heritage and discover the history of the region first hand. From their ancient water holes to ochre quarries and cultural land formations, they want their guests to leave with a wealth of knowledge about Aboriginal heritage, culture, tradition and beliefs.
Category 08 Specialised Tourism Services
Getaways Reservation Service
Getaways Reservation Service provides travellers with an online reservation and booking service, 24 hour telephone service as well as a personalised advisory service at the shop front in the Barossa Valley. With a strong and effective network, the Getaways team has the ability to create tailor made itineraries for their clients and can book all facets of the holiday. While Getaways does specialize in accommodation in the Barossa Valley, their portfolio includes booking products and services Australia-wide, giving choice, flexibility, quality and value for money. 100% privately owned and funded, client satisfaction is paramount and their strong-vision for the future, passion and dedication are key to their continual success.
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Category 09 Visitor Information and Services
Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre
Supported by BookEasy Tourism Technology
The Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre in Minlaton is a fully accredited information centre that combines a comprehensive range of information with high quality arts and crafts, making it a tourism attraction in its own right. Qualified staff members offer specialist knowledge of the Peninsula, while the volunteers who work behind the counter are the makers of the handcrafted souvenirs and local art work. As part of their excellent customer service, the staff provide accurate information about accommodation options and regional attractions, and the best advice to ensure visitors get the most out of their stay in the region. Other facilities of the Centre include: an art gallery, internet access and a tearoom serving fresh coffee and homemade cakes and biscuits.
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Category 10 Meetings and Business Tourism
Adelaide Convention Centre
As a city icon, the Adelaide Convention Centre sits on the banks of the River Torrens with dramatic views of the parklands, Adelaide Oval and the spires of St Peter’s Cathedral. The Centre was the first purpose built conference and convention centre in Australia, and for more than two decades has been hosting local, national and international events. With panache and meticulous attention to detail, the Adelaide Convention Centre has built a strong reputation for quality service and standards that have long been a benchmark for convention centres around the world.Hosting everything from cocktail parties and weddings, to prestigious business meetings and international conventions, last year the Centre hosted in excess of 600 events, generating $77.4 million in economic benefits and attracting 20,000 visitors to South Australia.
Category 12 Tour &/or Transport Operators
Endeavour Tours
Supported by SeaLink Travel Group
Endeavour Tours operates day tours and holiday packages specifically designed for seniors living in the Adelaide metropolitan area. The company prides itself on continually developing new and exciting tours and creating long-term relationships with its customers. Drivers are carefully selected and trained to be excellent communicators as well as providing a high level of service. All tours include a free home pick-up and return service in the very comfortable mini coaches. Touring to destinations in all states of Australia, the itineraries have been designed for small groups of up to 28 people, with all meals, attractions, flights and accommodation included in the price.
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Heading Bush Outback Adventures
Category 13 Adventure Tourism
Adventure Bay Charters
Supported by SeaLink Travel Group
Adventure Bay Charters allows visitors to get up close to Southern Bluefin Tuna and to learn the intimate workings of this important aquaculture industry, as well as the opportunity to swim and interact with the Australian Sea Lion. Located in Port Lincoln, the Seafood Capital of Australia, Adventure Bay Charters is a family business run by Matt Waller, a fourth generation fisherman who is passionate about sharing his knowledge of the ocean with others. Started four years ago, the operation originally focused on Swim with Tuna tours but has since expanded to include interactions with Australian Sea Lions and the installation of an underwater viewing platform for Tuna Tours.
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Heading Bush Outback Adventures
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Category 14 Tourism Marketing
Adelaide Convention Bureau - New Brand Development and Associated Initiatives
Supported by Newstyle Printing
The Adelaide Convention Bureau, formerly the Adelaide Convention & Tourism Authority, is the official body responsible for attracting business events (conventions, events and incentive travel) to South Australia. After a comprehensive review in 2009/10, an exciting new brand and positioning for the organisation and destination was launched. Behind the new brand is a range of impactful messages and programs designed to keep South Australia at the forefront of the global business tourism marketplace. Encapsulating the new brand is the clear promise to the consumer: “Adelaide, Australia an inspiring and innovative destination, which brings people together to share in the exceptional!”
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Taking Time Out - Caravan & Camping Industries Association of South Australia
Category 15 Tourism Education & Training
School of Management - UniSA
Supported by Education Adelaide
The School of Management at the University of South Australia conducts innovative degrees in tourism, events, hospitality, sport and recreation management. With more than 2,500 students studying across four campuses in South Australia, nationally and internationally via online facilities, the degrees produce graduates with the skills and confidence to enter the tourism industry with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Through collaboration with State Government and industry, the School has been pivotal in positioning South Australia as the centre of excellence for tourism and hospitality education and research.
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Australian Tourism College & Recruitment Centre, Flinders University
Category 16 Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
Jacob’s Restaurant @ Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre
Supported by Rymill Coonawarra
Jacob’s Restaurant @ Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre, presents a quality wine and food experience complemented with its panoramic views of Barossa vineyards, wine tasting and the tour experiences. The restaurant offers a seven-day-aweek a la carte lunch menu featuring seasonal produce, presented with wine recommendations for each dish. The menus are altered seasonally and developed with food and wine matching, affordability and quality in mind. International diners are invited to experience the flavor of modern Australian cuisine, with items such as kangaroo, prawns and crocodile.
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The Brasserie @ Hilton Adelaide
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Category 17 Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Boutique Breweries
Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre
Located in the heart of the Barossa, Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre offers much more than wine tasting; with an interpretive history and winemaking gallery and an onsite restaurant where guests can enjoy a lunch of fresh, seasonal, regional Australian produce. Outside on the 35 hectare site, visitors can tour the display vineyard, featuring 14 different grape varietals, visit the native animal enclosure and picnic grounds and explore the walking trail along the famous Jacob’s Creek. Designed to be environmentally sustainable, the Centre allows visitors to discover more about the history and product range of Australia’s most internationally famous wine.
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Banrock Station Wine & Wetlands Centre
Knappstein Enterprise Winery & Brewery
Penny's Hill & Mr. Riggs Cellars
Peter Lehmann Wines Cellar Door
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Category 18 Tourist & Caravan Parks
BIG4 Adelaide Shores Caravan Park
Located behind the sand dunes at West Beach, BIG4 Adelaide Shores Caravan Park offers the full range of tourist park accommodation from powered and ensuite sites for caravanners or campers, to onsite vans, cabins and the new Eco Tents. Priding itself on being innovative and a leader in the tourist park market, the Caravan Park’s accommodation is complemented by first rate facilities, entertainment options and surrounding recreational activities. Absolute beach frontage, a high level of customer service and the park’s close proximity to Adelaide, ensure high occupancy levels and keeps bringing back visitors year after year, with 58,000 visitors staying annually.
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BIG4 Renmark Riverfront Holiday Park
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Category 19 Backpacker Accommodation
Adelaide Central YHA
Overlooking Light Square, the Adelaide Central YHA has built itself a consistent reputation for quality, affordable accommodation and friendliness, making it a popular choice for budget conscious travellers. The diverse client base ranges from young international families to grey nomads, overseas students to conference delegates and independent travellers to regional school groups. The hostel has 250 beds, with accommodation starting from just $25 per night which includes a broad range of onsite facilities such as a travel agency, Internet café, fully equipped kitchen, in house grocery store, games room, bike hire and secure car parking. Adelaide Central YHA accommodates the largest sector of the backpacker market in the State, boasting over 67,000 overnights in 2009.
Category 20 Hosted Accommodation
Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage
Set in a private vineyard in the historic Barossa Valley, Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage offers the discerning traveller premium, boutique vineyard accommodation. The meticulously restored 1860s German settler’s cottage is exclusively for one couple and heritage features, such as mud and wood beamed ceilings, combine seamlessly with premium furnishings and modern luxuries, including under-floor heating, Bose sound systems and wireless broadband internet. Owned and hosted by wine producers Peter Milhinch and Sharyn Rogers, guests can immerse themselves in an authentic Barossa food, wine and heritage experience.
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Hannah's Cottage Bed & Breakfast
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Category 21 Unique Accommodation
Unforgettable Houseboats
Unforgettable Houseboats operate a fleet of 11 prestigious hire/drive houseboats based at the Murray River town of Mannum. Ranging in size from two to six bedrooms, the houseboats can accommodate up to 12 people in comfort and style. Luxuries include king and queen size bedrooms with ensuites, gourmet kitchens, 24-hour heated Jacuzzis, ducted air-conditioning, and home theatre systems. There are also a range of visitor services on offer such as transfers, tours and catering. After 17 years in operation, Unforgettable Houseboats continually strive to ensure their clients’ experience in South Australia is truly ‘unforgettable’.
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Category 22 Standard Accommodation
Woodhouse Activity Centre
Situated on 54 hectares in the stunning Piccadilly Valley of the Adelaide Hills, Woodhouse Activity Centre offers some of the best self-catering group accommodation facilities in the State for school camps, conferences, weddings, camping and families. Proudly owned and operated by Scouts Australia, guests can also enjoy seven orienteering courses, 9 hole FrisNet golf, the wetland observatory area and the Challenge Hill Obstacle Adventure Course. Woodhouse’s natural beauty, with its towering gum trees and native fauna, has been carefully preserved and nurtured to present visitors with a truly Australian outdoor experience.
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Riesling Trail & Clare Valley Cottages
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Category 23 Deluxe Accommodation
Adelaide Shores Resort
Adelaide Shores Resort at West Beach offers the best of the Australian beach lifestyle with all the deluxe trimmings. The Resort has a distinct range of 4-star accommodation, offering two and three bedroom holiday units, villas and bungalows and is complemented by hotel style service. Deluxe accommodation features include in-house movies, wide screen TVs, full-size kitchens, complimentary bathrobes, generous deck areas and optional spa baths. Located just three kilometres from Glenelg, the Resort also offers an extensive range of guest activities including an indoor leisure centre, barbeques, heated swimming pools, tennis court, and access to the wider recreation activities of the precinct.
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Category 24 Luxury Accommodation
The Sebel Playford Adelaide
The Sebel Playford Adelaide is a specialist boutique, five-star hotel offering unique accommodation, outstanding service and cuisine. Situated on North Terrace in Adelaide, the hotel provides 182 bedrooms from spacious guestrooms, individually appointed studio suites or “New York” style loft suites. The Playford Restaurant and Lounge Bar offer innovative world cuisine in Art Nouveau surrounds while leisure facilities include 24 hour health club, indoor pool and spa. The hotel boasts magnificent function facilities, including a Grand Ballroom, with seven versatile rooms used for dinners, receptions, conferences and events. The Sebel Playford prides itself in maintaining a truly exceptional guest experience excelling in ways that surpass guest expectations making their stay special and memorable.
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Rawnsley Park Station Eco-Villas
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Category 25 New Tourism Development
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Adelaide’s newest hotel, Crowne Plaza Adelaide, is located in the heart of the city on Hindmarsh Square, just metres from Rundle Mall and the East End. The goal was to build a contemporary hotel that offered guests an alternative location to the current accommodation offerings in Adelaide. Designed with the needs of both the business and leisure traveller in mind, the city’s newest hotel offers the perfect space for guests to both work and relax. With modern accommodation and leisure facilities, formal and informal meeting spaces, tailored food and beverage options, alfresco dining and the only Adelaide hotel to offer WIFI connectivity throughout. The hotel prides itself on providing exceptional customer service, is committed to staff training and development, and will continually strive to improve its environmental sustainability..
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Category 26 Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
Sinclair’s Gully
Sinclair’s Gully, the first and only climate action innovator and advanced eco certified cellar door in the Adelaide Hills, provides visitors with an opportunity to reconnect with nature in an endangered candlebark forest. Set on 26 acres of native bushland, Sinclair’s Gully provides visitors with a number of sustainable wine and interpretive nature-based experiences. Sustainable practices are the foundation of Sinclair’s Gully’s business and are incorporated in every aspect of its operations. From the adoption of sustainable biodynamic vineyard practices, to its zero waste 100% recycling program, the onsite collection and reuse of water, its energy efficiency program and solar power project, through to measuring and implementing strategies to reduce its carbon and ecological footprint. Sinclair’s Gully demonstrates how businesses can tread more lightly by incorporating sustainable practices in all aspects of a business.
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Category 27 Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
Peter Tucker
Supported by Qantas Airways
After moving to South Australia in 1971, Peter Tucker was introduced to the tourism industry when he built a 12 berth houseboat in 1986. Peter identified the need for the industry to take a more collaborative, professional approach to marketing and selling houseboat holidays and developed the ‘Houseboat Booking Centre’, which rapidly grew into a thriving business. Over the years, Peter’s desire to become more involved in the industry, led to his appointment as Chief Executive of the Houseboat Hirers Association in 1994 – a position he still holds today. With a passion for the houseboat industry that cannot be taught, Peter is dedicated to promoting the Murray River as Australia’s most iconic waterway. Peter serves on a number of public policy groups and has been an active member on a number of committees, associations and planning groups to help forge partnerships and foster positive working relationships between Government and private organisations. In recent years he has played a vital role as a positive spokesperson in times of drought and subsequent negative media coverage. Without the vision, leadership and commitment that Peter puts into organising cooperative marketing activities, the industry would not have become as united as it is today.
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Category 01 Major Tourist Attractions
Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre
Located in the heart of the Barossa Valley, the Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre sits on the banks of the famous creek from which the wine takes its name, ‘Jacob’s Creek’. The six-hectare site boasts panoramic views of the famous Barossa Ranges and vineyards, and encompasses a cellar door and restaurant, Australian wildlife enclosure and the rejuvenated creek. The Visitor Centre provides high quality regional food and wine experiences with structured tasting sessions and food and wine matching in Jacob’s Restaurant. Guided tours of the display vineyard, featuring 14 different grape varieties, allow visitors to discover more about the history and product range of Australia’s most internationally famous wine.
Category 02 Tourist Attractions
Cleland Wildlife Park
Supported by TAFESA, Tourism, Events & Languages
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.
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Zu Loop Experience & Wildlife Platform Experience
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Category 03 Major Festivals & Events
2009 Tour Down Under
The first stop on the world cycling calendar, the Tour Down Under attracts thousands of fans from across Australia and around the world to Adelaide each January. The week-long event brings the world’s top cyclists to South Australia to compete in the race, the first event outside Europe to join the prestigious UCI Pro Tour, allowing fans to get up close and personal with the heroes of the peloton. It’s more than just a bike race; it is a festival of cycling, with an eight day calendar of events that create a massive party atmosphere across the State. The 2009 Tour Down Under made history as one of Australia’s biggest sporting events ever held with more than 760,500 spectators lining the streets of Adelaide and over 40 regional towns.
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Category 04 Festivals & Events
Loxton Christmas Lights Festival
The Loxton Christmas Lights Festival is a celebration of Christmas enjoyed by locals and visitors to the Riverland. Street decorations, fireworks, a Christmas Tree Festival, and ‘Christmas Wonderland’ are features which help create a magical world of colour and lights. Festival goers enjoy more than 350 paintings and coloured light displays on ‘Santa’s Walk’ which illuminates a cluster of streets in the town. From the last Saturday in November until 31 December, the Festival attracts thousands of visitors to the region to enjoy a wide range of activities to help capture the spirit of Christmas.
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Category 05 Ecotourism
Sinclair’s Gully
Supported by Department for Environment & Heritage
Sinclair’s Gully is the first advanced eco certified cellar door in the Adelaide Hills, and one of only two cellar doors in Australia to achieve this accreditation. Set on 26 acres of native bushland, Sinclair’s Gully provides visitors with interpretive nature-based experiences or wine tasting under towering candlebark gums. The property has over 150 species of native plants and 66 species of birds, many of which are rare or endangered. Sinclair’s Gully is passionate about restoring and protecting its environment, and offers visitors interpretive experiences on its bush care work, sustainability practices and biodynamic vineyard. Guests can also enjoy a guided walk through spring wildflowers, watch black cockatoos fly in at dusk during summer, or sit back on the viewing deck with a glass of wine.
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Rawnsley Park Station Eco-Villas
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Category 06 Heritage & Cultural Tourism
Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage
Supported by Department for Environment & Heritage
Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage is a meticulously restored 1860s German settler’s cottage that provides premium accommodation exclusively for one couple on a 25-acre property at historic Seppeltsfield in the Barossa. Guests can immerse themselves in the history of the Barossa by enjoying the heritage features of the cottage and learning about the story of the family who settled there in 1852. The cottage is next to the 10-acre vineyard and provides guests a taste of what the Barossa is famous for: wine, vineyards, heritage and hospitality. The hosts aim is for guests to appreciate not only the contemporary Barossa culture, but to gain an understanding of its unique living history and heritage.
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Category 07 Indigenous Tourism
Bookabee Tours Australia
Supported by the Depatment for Environment & Heritage
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.
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Category 08 Specialised Tourism Services
Getaways Reservation Service
Getaways Reservation Service provides a strong and effective network, central reservation and advisory service for properties and services around the State and is a one-stop shop where visitors can book all facets of their holiday. Its dynamic team is dedicated to raising the profile of the South Australia and committed to pursuing tourism excellence and enhancing visitors’ total tourism experience. Getaways portfolio includes booking products and services Australia-wide, giving choice, flexibility, quality and value for money. 100% privately owned and funded, client satisfaction is paramount and their strong-vision for the future, passion and dedication are key to their continual success.
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Category 09 Visitor Information and Services
Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre
The Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre in Minlaton is a fully accredited information centre that combines a comprehensive range of information with high quality arts and crafts, making it a tourism attraction in its own right. Qualified staff members offer specialist knowledge of the Peninsula, while the volunteers who work behind the counter are the makers of the hand-crafted souvenirs and local art work. As part of their excellent customer service, the staff provide accurate information about accommodation options and regional attractions, and the best advice to ensure visitors get the most out of their stay in the region. Other facilities of the Centre include: an art gallery, internet access and a tearoom serving fresh coffee and homemade cakes and biscuits.
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Goolwa Visitor Information Centre
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Category 10 Meetings and Business Tourism
Adelaide Convention Centre
As a city icon, the Adelaide Convention Centre sits on the banks of the River Torrens with dramatic views of the parklands, Adelaide Oval and the spires of St Peter’s Cathedral. The Centre was the first purpose built conference and convention centre in Australia, and for more than two decades has been hosting local, national and international events. With panache and meticulous attention to detail, the Adelaide Convention Centre has built a strong reputation for quality service and standards that have long been a benchmark for convention centres around the world. Hosting everything from cocktail parties and weddings, to prestigious business meetings and international conventions, the Centre hosted in excess of 600 events, attended by more than 300,000 people and attracting 28,000 visitors to SA in the last year.
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Category 11 Major Tour &/or Transport Operators
Adventure Tours Australia Group
Adventure Tours Australia Group delivers a South Australian and national portfolio of memorable and satisfying cultural, nature-based and way-of-life tourism experiences, with emphasis on adventure, comfort and quality. Distinct from other tour operators, the company offers a wide and diverse range of tours and itineraries, catering for varying fitness levels and offering different accommodation facilities and lengths of trips. Its industry-recognized, in-house Tour Guide training program, superior accommodation, campsites and vehicles also add to its strength. The company operates through an Australia wide network of sales and marketing offices, vehicle workshops and a highly skilled marketing team, all administered through its Adelaide based head office.
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Category 12 Tour and or Transport Operators
Surf & Sun
Surf & Sun is a passionate and professional tour operator business operating small group Wildlife Adventures on Kangaroo Island. These nature-based tours incorporate two or three-days of kayaking, snorkelling, bush walking, a dolphin charter boat ride, a bird of prey show, sand-boarding, quad biking and a cave tour on the Island. Surf & Sun also operate regular Learn to Surf programs at Middleton Beach on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Not your average tour company, Surf & Sun is innovative and committed to provide market-leading experiences to locals and international visitors. Surf & Sun commenced in 2002 and is a licensed surf school with Surfing Australia, an Accredited Tourism Business and also holds Advanced Eco Accreditation.
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Smart Car - CitiCar & Hughes Limousines
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Category 13 Adventure Tourism
Bendleby Ranges
Supported by Austbrokers Terrace
Bendleby Ranges is an ecologically sustainable adventure tourism destination, three and a half hours’ drive north of Adelaide, offering a range of activities in an unspoilt natural environment. Visitors can explore by walking, biking, horse riding or taking exhilarating drives over two rugged mountain ranges and be rewarded with spectacular views towards Lake Frome, Wilpena Pound and the surrounding countryside. There is a variety of accommodation options from charming old homesteads to remote campsites in pristine creek settings, providing the chance to experience the Flinders Ranges at its best.
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Category 14 Tourism Marketing
Seafood & Beyond…Rewards Card
Supported by Newstyle Printing
Seafood & beyond...rewards card is a marketing initiative designed to market, promote and develop the Eyre Peninsula as a holiday destination. The rewards card was created to expand on the highly successful Seafood & Aquaculture Trail, as well as incorporate accommodation, attractions, tours, transport, dining and seafood outlets on a smart card system. The purpose of the smart card is twofold: Firstly, as an industry development tool to encourage packaging of local tourism product, and secondly, as a marketing tool to promote the region’s best experiences. Retailing at $69 the rewards card has proven valuable not only to businesses who participate but to visitors who holiday in the region.
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Category 15 Tourism Education & Training
School of Management - UniSA
Supported by Education Adelaide
The School of Management at the University of South Australia conducts innovative degrees in tourism, events, hospitality, and sport and recreation management. With more than 2500 students studying across four campuses in South Australia, and nationally and internationally via online facilities, the degrees equip graduates with the skills and confidence to enter the tourism industry with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Through collaboration with State government and industry, the School has been pivotal in positioning South Australia as the centre of excellence for tourism and hospitality education and research.
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Category 16 Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
The Brasserie @ Hilton Adelaide
Supported by Rymill Coonawarra
The Brasserie at the Hilton Adelaide, has long been recognised for its commitment to tourism, innovative involvement in the food industry and keen participation in the local community. Its Seriously South Australian menu successfully showcases South Australian produce with passion and with a genuine commitment to the farmers, growers and producers. The Brasserie not only offers diners a meal, but a tourism experience. While dining, customers can read about the producers behind the produce, the region from which the produce is grown, purchase the produce and take home a recipe. Led by Executive Chef Simon Bryant, a passionate South Australian ambassador, The Brasserie is open for dinner seven nights per week.
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Jacob's Restaurant at Jacob's Creek Visitor Centre
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Gaslight Collectables and Old Books
John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant
The Woolshed Restaurant at Rawnsley Park
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Category 17 Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Boutique Breweries
Sinclair’s Gully
Sinclair’s Gully is the first advanced eco certified cellar door in the Adelaide Hills, and one of only two cellar doors in Australia to achieve this accreditation. Set on 26 acres of native bushland, Sinclair’s Gully provides visitors with an ideal for setting for wine tasting under towering candlebark gums. Sinclair’s Gully also provides visitors with interpretive experiences on its bush care wok and biodynamic vineyard, and offers a range of nature-based activities including guided walks and bird watching. Sustainable practices are the foundation of Sinclair Gully’s business. From conservation of the endangered eco-system and sustainable vineyard management practices, to its zero waste 100% recycling program and reuse of grey water.
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Peter Lehmann Wines Cellar Door
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Category 18 Tourist & Caravan Parks
BIG4 Renmark Riverfront Holiday Park
Just 2.5 hours from Adelaide, Big4 Renmark Riverfront Holiday Park is a paradise in the Riverland, boasting magnificent Murray River frontage. Ideal for water-skiers, fishermen and water lovers, visitors can fill their days with adventure or tranquility. Set on 22 acres of beautiful, natural surrounds, BIG4 boasts brand new facilities, excellent customer service and a proactive view on the caravan park industry. Catering for all accommodation needs, there are 45 riverfront and poolside villas and cabins, 180 powered sites and 100 camping sites. The resort also offers a 25-metre swimming pool and heated spa complex, games room, movie room with conference facilities and playground.
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Category 19 Backpacker Accommodation
Lakeside Manor YHA Backpackers
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.
Category 20 Hosted Accommodation
Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage
Set in a private vineyard in the historic Barossa Valley, Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage has set a new standard in hosted accommodation. The meticulously restored 1860s German settler’s cottage is exclusively for one couple and heritage features, such as mud and wood beamed ceilings, combine seamlessly with premium furnishings and modern luxuries, including under-floor heating, Bose sound systems and wireless internet. Hosted by wine producers Peter Milhinch and Sharyn Rogers, guests can immerse themselves in an authentic Barossa food, wine, and heritage experience.
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Hannah's Cottage Bed & Breakfast
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Category 21 Unique Accommodation
Unforgettable Houseboats
Unforgettable Houseboats operate a fleet of 11 prestigious hire/drive houseboats based at the Murray River town of Mannum. Ranging in size from two to six bedrooms, the houseboats can accommodate up to 12 people in comfort and style. Luxuries include king and queen size bedrooms with ensuites, gourmet kitchens, 24-hour heated Jacuzzis, ducted air-conditioning, and home theatre systems. There are also a range of visitor services on offer such as transfers, tours and catering. After 16 years in operation, Unforgettable Houseboats continually strive to ensure their clients’ experience in South Australia is truly ‘unforgettable’.
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Category 22 Standard Accommodation
Narnu Farm
Narnu Farm gives visitors a rural holiday experience on Hindmarsh Island, with a focus on horse riding, farm animals and an escape from city living. 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 blacksmithing to sports and campfires.
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Category 23 Deluxe Accommodation
Majestic Roof Garden Hotel
For over five years the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel has offered both leisure and corporate visitors a boutique 4.5 star accommodation option in the vibrant east end of Adelaide. Architecturally designed to interpret the patterns and textures of regional Australia, the building features corrugated materials on the exterior together with the suspended wave-like canopy over the roof garden, offering spectacular views of Adelaide and the surrounding hills. The 120 rooms are luxurious throughout with modern interior design, king size beds and opulent bathrooms. Majestic Hotels is a South Australian owned and operated hotel chain.
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Brooklands Heritage Bed & Breakfast
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Category 24 Luxury Accommodation
The Sebel Playford Adelaide
The Sebel Playford Adelaide is a specialist boutique, five-star hotel offering unique accommodation, outstanding service and cuisine. Situated on North Terrace in Adelaide, the hotel provides 182 bedrooms from spacious guestrooms, individually appointed studio suites or “New York” style loft suites. The Playford Restaurant and Lounge Bar offer innovative world cuisine in Art Nouveau surrounds while leisure facilities include 24 hour health club, indoor pool and spa. The hotel boasts magnificent function facilities, including a Grand Ballroom, with seven versatile rooms used for dinners, receptions, conferences and events. The Sebel Playford prides itself in maintaining a truly exceptional guest experience excelling in ways that surpass guest expectations making their stay special and memorable.
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Category 25 New Tourism Development
Tanonga Luxury Eco Lodges
Supported by Messenger Community News
Tanonga luxury eco lodges are an exclusive and intimate eco experience on the Eyre Peninsula, which were completed in January 2009. Situated on 200 hectares including restored natural bushland, at Charlton Gully, near Port Lincoln, visitors can enjoy magnificent views, walking trails, abundant rare bird and wildlife, local wine, gourmet food, and the complete privacy of their own architecturally designed, solar powered, self contained luxury eco lodge. Recognised as exceptional and superior quality visitor accommodation, the owners have made an ongoing commitment to service excellence to ensure that staying at Tanonga luxury eco lodges will be an experience to remember.
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Category 26 Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
Hilton Adelaide
Hilton Adelaide is acutely aware of local environment issues and recognises its responsibility to improve its practices towards a sustainable future. Hilton Adelaide has a clear goal to be an environmental leader in the hospitality and tourism industry and be recognised by the community as an environmental champion. The hotel’s sustainability policy focuses on all elements of the hotel operation with set targets, measures and benchmarks for continually improving the operation. Taking considerable steps towards a more sustainable operation, Hilton Adelaide launched the ‘We Care’ campaign in 2008, and aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and ecological footprint through yearly incremental reductions in energy and waste consumption and improved waste recycling.
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Category 27 Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
Jane James
Supported by Qantas Airways
Jane James is Professor of Tourism at Flinders University and has been instrumental in the establishment and ongoing coordination of its successful tourism programs since 1997. Jane is well known for her mentoring and development of emerging industry professionals; her leadership and wise counsel; her enthusiasm and commitment to South Australia. Jane’s contribution to tourism is intricately entwined with her teaching and research. Over the years, Jane has been involved on a number of educational boards, panels and committees to help shape the future of tourism education for this State. Also widely recognised for her research projects in regional South Australia with a special focus on mining, industrial and settlement heritage interpretation. Jane is extensively published in a number of fields including geo-parks and geo-tourism and has significant consulting experience with local, state and federal government agencies. With an international reputation for her work in site interpretation and tourism and for her seminal research with a number of organisations, Jane is a sought after speaker for international keynote addresses and presentations.
