Explore the Best Australia has to Offer
The Australian Tourism Awards are the tourism industry’s peak Awards – recognizing and promoting excellence in tourism. Whether it’s a visit to Taronga Zoo, a jungle surf through the rainforest, sipping wine on the banks of the Hunter River or experiencing a luxurious break at Skycity Darwin, the experiences below will inspire you to discover why there’s nothing like Australia.
Taronga Conservation Society Australia
Taronga is home to over 4,000 animals and over 360 species, including the only two male elephant calves in Australia. Set on 28 acres of landscaped gardens, located 12 minutes from the city by ferry Taronga affords breathtaking views back to the city. Taronga Zoo is a celebration of Australia and the worlds diversity of animals, providing an amazing and enriching experience for visitors, from all corners of the globe.
Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours
Set on a private rainforest reserve at Cape Tribulation, Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours has been attracting over 70,000 visitors to the region since opening in 2003. The interpretive tours take participants flying through the ancient Daintree Rainforest on a series of tree platforms and zipline cables, with spectacular views over the treetops, down to cascading streams and out to the reef.
Fantasea Adventure Cruising
Fantasea Adventure Cruising is a multi award winning marine tour and transport operator based in the Whitsundays. Fantasea is an advanced eco certified operator offering a genuine eco-tourism experience, whilst showcasing some of the Whitsunday's most visited icons. Day tours include the Great Barrier Reef Experience to Reefworld, Whitehaven Beach Experience, Hamilton Island Experience and Hamilton Island Golfing Experience, as well as Fantasea ferry services.
Max's Restaurant
Max's at Red Hill Estate is located on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula, and was the first winery restaurant to be established in the region.
Rolling slopes of precision planted vines, with the backdrop of sparkling Westernport Bay and Phillip Island on the horizon provide a panoramic vista unique to Max's and marvelled at by visitors both local and from around the world.
Max's Restaurant offers a total food and wine experience to every visit and has something special to offer the tourist, foodie and wine lover alike.
The Workshops Rail Museum
The Workshops Rail Museum, part of the Queensland Museum, is a wholly interactive authentic heritage and cultural experience located at the birthplace of rail in Queensland; the original engine room of railway production in the state since 1865.
Step back in time as you relive the romance of rail on beautifully restored railway locomotives and carriages, enjoy interactive learning and play in the kids nippers railway, take the controls of the diesel cab or tilt train simulators, and step into the thick of it on a behind the scenes tour of the Blacksmith Shop and Steam Train erecting shop.
Sydney Harbour YHA
Open since October 2009, Sydney Harbour YHA and The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre is the largest archaeological urban development ever completed in Australia.
Built above an important archaeological dig site, with remains dating back to the early colonial settlement of Sydney, this unique development comprises Australia's first purpose-built environmentally sustainable youth hostel in a central city location, plus a two-classroom Education Centre. The innovative design protects and displays the significant heritage of the site.
Temora Aviation Museum
This is the major event on the personal calendars of thousands who have been anxiously awaiting this special occasion. After sixteen years on the ground and more than four years of intensive restoration, the Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) CA-27 Sabre, is returning to the air making its public debut.
SKYCITY Darwin
SKYCITY Darwin offers guests an indulgent and luxurious resort-style holiday by the beach. From the lush tropical gardens and magnifcent ocean views, to the superb dining and first-class service, SKYCITY Darwin is a rewarding Top End experience.
Santos Tour Down Under
The week-long Tour races through Adelaide and South Australia's regions, attracting 770,500 spectators and beaming images of SA to millions of viewers worldwide..
Not just a bike race, it is a festival of cycling with associated events that create a party atmosphere across the State.
Tri State Safaris
Since 1992 the multi- award winning Tri State Safaris have been travelling to some of Australiaís most remarkable locations. With a focus on nature-based touring, they have an enviable reputation for their knowledge and expertise in the outback.
Destinations range from Broken Hill to Broome, and with the Simpson Desert in between, thereís bound to be a bit of adventure in every tour.
Scone Motor Inn
Scone's premier motel, and multi award winning Scone Motor Inn is set in over an acre of lawns and pleasant garden surrounds. We have a room to suit any budget and needs. The complex boosts facilities including a conference and business centre, Wi-Fi internet access, Cable TV, and BBQ area. Room service meals are available Mon-Fri and breakfast 7 days.
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
The Resort is Australia's and Queenslands first AAA TOURISM FIVE STAR rated caravan park. Set amongst 28 acres of tropically landscaped gardens, lush with over 4000 palm trees,self made rainforest area and tropical award winning gardens, we offer a comprehensive range of free activities and activities including the new splash water park, a tennis court 2, resort pools, 18 hole mini golf indoor and outdoor movies. All this with 126 accommodation units and 180 tourist caravan and camping sites.
Bendigo Visitor Centre
The Bendigo Visitor Centre is located in an historical architectural masterpiece, built in the 1880 is when Bendigo was the wealthiest City in the world. The Centre is a Level 1 accredited Visitor Information Centre as part of the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program and is open 364 days per year.
Mutawintji Eco-tours
Based in Broken Hill, the local indigenous guides from Mutawintji Eco-tours provide an opportunity for visitors to experience Aboriginal culture and tradition in outback NSW. Visit areas of significance such as Mungo and Kinchega National Parks and the ancient stencils and rock engravings at Mutawintji National Park. Step back in time as custodians of the country, our guides tell stories of the Dreamtime, of the way of life of this area's earliest inhabitants and the meanings behind the ancient artwork.
Wyndham Estate
Wyndham Estate sits peacefully on the banks of the Hunter River surrounded by undulating vineyard and quiet countryside. It offers visitors a range of experiences including intimate tastings of one of Australia's favourite wine brands, leisurely afternoons in the cafe, or the serenity of a stroll back to a simpler time. Good food, good wine, family, friends, and good times.
Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage
Set in a private vineyard in the Barossa Valley, the experience at Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage offers an understated high level of caring and personalised service.
The restored 1860s German settler's cottage is exclusively for one couple and heritage features, such as mud and wood beamed ceilings, combine seamlessly with modern luxuries, including underfloor heating, Bose sound systems and wireless internet.
Hosted by owners and wine producers Peter Milhinch and Sharyn Rogers, guests can immerse themselves in an authentic Barossa food, wine, and heritage experience. Barossa hospitality is at the core of the regionís heritage and culture and they are proud to continue this tradition.
Ecobeach Wilderness Retreat
One of the world's most remarkable destinations, Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat is a unique, luxury eco resort set in a pristine and untouched landscape just a little over an hour drive south of Broome.
Accommodation is provided through a variety of beautifully appointed Eco Villas and luxurious safari style Eco Tents and activities are tailored to enhance your wilderness experience and include nature walks, indigenous tours, game fishing, beach fishing, whale watching and bird watching.
The retreat offers guests a perfect parallel of Kimberley beach and bush with the comfort and class of a resort and is the perfect place to unwind and relax.
Destination Gippsland Ltd
There are few places in the world where you will find such an extraordinary diversity of landscapes. From snow capped mountains to lush rolling hills, rugged coastlines and wide sandy beaches, there is something to inspire us all.
The national parks of Gippsland are truly spectacular. Dramatic and beautiful, Wilsons Promontory National Park's panoramic views, spectacular ocean beaches and rugged mountains make it one of Victoria's most loved national parks; the magnificent Croajingolong National Park surrounds Mallacoota with its rainforests and network of spectacular walks; and Tarra Bulga National Park with its old growth forest provides a haven of inspiration for nature lovers.
Mornington Peninsula Tourism
Mornington Peninsula Tourism is the peak regional tourism body responsible for marketing Mornington Peninsula cooperatively with the local tourism industry to provide quality tourism experiences and enhance visitor satisfaction.
We pride ourselves on having a professional tourism services team to provide personalised customer service. We use our ‘Talk to a Local’ tag line to convey the message of who we are: local people offering local advice. Our team operates a highly visible, level one accredited Visitor Information Centre in Dromana which offers:
free accommodation booking service, event ticketing and attractions passes, local tourism brochures of our industry member businesses, all Victorian regional official visitor guides, display boards and what’s on features.
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
Hobart's multi-award winning Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel has built a reputation among business and leisure travellers as one of Australia's most welcoming and relaxing inner-city hotels. Renowned for spacious rooms and friendly hospitality, the property is centrally locate within a stones throw of the city centre and just a block from Hobart's waterfront. Accommodation consists of a unique choice of fully serviced 4.5 star apartments and 4 star hotel rooms; the decor is contemporary, appointment stylish and rooms immaculately presented.
Lane Cove River Tourist Park (NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service)
Situated only 10kms from the City of Sydney, nestled among 600 hectares of National Park, the Lane Cove River Tourist Park is known as Sydney's environmentally friendly ecotourist park.
The Park is completely carbon neutral, runs on green power, and has a water saving program. We are operated by the National Parks Service, so there is no shortage of native plants and animals.
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition
The award-winning Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) features an Arena, Exhibition Halls, and Meeting Rooms catering for 10 to 6,000 people.
The GCCEC is located a short walk from the surf beach, over 1,600 accommodation rooms and the chic Broadbeach precinct featuring more than 100 restaurants and cafes.
Conveniently linked to Jupiters (the award winning hotel-casino complex) via a pedestrian bridge and across the road from the Sofitel, the Centre is specifically designed to make your visit a little easier.
