Qantas Australian Tourism Award Winners

Congratulations to the winners from the 26th annual Qantas Australian Tourism Awards held in Perth on 11 March 2011.

SKYCITY Darwin scooped the Luxury Accommodation Award in the much sought after category for the third consecutive year, and is now inducted into the Australian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame.

Intrepid Connections Northern Territory Tours also received a Highly Commended award in the Tour and/or Tour Operators category.

Download the full list of Qantas Australian Tourism Award winners here (PDF, 70KB).

Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Award Winners

Congratulations to the following 28 winners of the 2010 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards announced at the gala ceremony at the Darwin Convention Centre on Saturday 20 November 2010.

All images from the 2010 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards are now available online.

Specialised Tourism Services

Winner: AAT Kings

Operating foreign language tours throughout the NT for the past 18 years, AAT Kings has developed an extensive and diverse range which showcases the NT’s best sights and experiences.

Meetings and Business Tourism

Winner: Darwin Convention Centre

Surrounded by one of Australia’s largest harbours and at the gateway to Asia, the Darwin Convention Centre is strategically placed to excite, entice and amaze convention delegates from around the world.

Visitor Information and Services

Winner: Tourism Top End

Tourism Top End offers an extensive range of services and facilities to visitors and the tourism industry with offices at 4 locations in the Top End, Tourism Top End staff can provide all the essential travel information.

Ecotourism

Winner: Alice Springs Desert Park

The Park showcases the cultural, biological and geological environment of three distinct desert habitats, interpreted in an engaging and educational manner that brings the desert to life!

Heritage and Cultural Tourism

Winner: Venture North – history, heritage & cultural tours

On a Venture North expedition you will be taken to some of the most remote and pristine destinations available – experience what it is like to be in a true wilderness area, unspoilt by the crowds.

Tourism Education and Training

Winner: Gagudju Dreaming

The Gagudju Dreaming tourism education and training program provides employment, education and training outcomes for the local people of Kakadu.

Tourist Attractions

Winner: Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre

Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre is an interpretive centre offering visitors a virtual journey in "The World's Largest Classroom"…. an inspiring and enlightening insight to a uniquely Australian school.

Major Tourist Attractions

Winner: Nitmiluk National Park– Nitmiluk Tours

Featuring some of the most amazing gorge scenery in Australia, no trip to the Northern Territory is complete without visiting the spectacular “Nitmiluk Gorge”.

Indigenous Tourism

Winner: Katherine Cultural Experience

Katherine Cultural Experience is a unique indigenous tourism product which offers a sit down interaction with Aboriginal people who explain their way of life, survival techniques, history and art.

Tourism Marketing

Winner: Tropical Summer Campaign – The Ghan

The Tropical Summer 2009/2010 campaign was designed to promote The Ghan and travel to the Northern Territory throughout the wet season.

Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services

Winner: Daly Waters Historic Pub

Offering a unique, iconic outback experience for all types of travellers, Daly Waters Historic Pub has in recent years has been promoted as a destination rather than a brief visit – come in and try some our fresh, homemade and locally produced menu items.

Tourist & Caravan Parks

Winner: MacDonnell Range Holiday Park

With accommodation options ranging from a shady campsite in the foothills of the magnificent MacDonnell Ranges to our luxurious Deluxe Villas set amongst native flowering trees and shrubs.

Tour and/or Transport Operators

Winner: Wayoutback Desert Safaris

The only authentic way to experience the desert is by getting away from the crowds, immersed in the beauty and vastness of the outback and sleeping under the stars. Wayoutback.

Major Tour and/or Transport Operators

Winner: Intrepid Connections Northern Territory Tours

Intrepid Connections offers small group tours, for travellers with an appreciation of the great outdoors and a desire to experience the culture of the regions they visit.

Backpacker Accommodation

Winner: Haven Backpackers Resort

The Haven Backpackers Resort is one of the few accredited backpackers and one of the newest in Alice Springs. Our aim here is to make sure everyone feels at ease and enjoys their stay, not only at the Haven but also in Alice Springs.

Unique Accommodation

Winner: The Ghan – Platinum Accommodation

Travelling on The Ghan in Platinum Service truly is one of the most unique and luxurious ways to experience the Northern Territory – it is an indulgent level of train accommodation, like no other Australian train.

Hosted Accommodation

Winner: Eden at Fogg Dam

Treat yourself to a stay at Eden at Fogg Dam to discover a paradise for photographer’s, birdwatchers and nature lovers. Experience the comfort of living in a tropically designed home located adjacent to the majestic Fogg Dam.

Standard Accommodation

Winner: Knotts Crossing Resort

Encompassing a variety of accommodation, ranging from suites through to self contained cabins and camping facilities, it has revolved into a vibrant tropical resort located in Katherine and within an easy drive to Nitmiluk National Park.

Deluxe Accommodation

Winner: Quest Alice Springs Serviced Apartments

Quest Alice Springs comprises of 68 superbly appointed serviced apartments. Quest Alice Springs delights in exceeding customer’s high expectations and for those guests seeking a home away from home are given extra effort is made to see that their needs are met..

Luxury Accommodation

Winner: SKYCITY Darwin

SKYCITY Darwin offers guests an indulgent and luxurious resort-style holiday by the beach. From the lush tropical gardens and magnificent ocean views, to the superb dining and first-class service, SKYCITY Darwin is a rewarding Top End experience.

New Tourism Development

Winner: Best Western Darwin Airport Gateway Motel

Located within 1.5km of Darwin International Airport, the new Best Western Darwin Airport Gateway Motel is a high quality four star motel which caters for the corporate, leisure and sports events markets.

Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism

Winner: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs is a deluxe hotel that is committed to guest satisfaction and working towards a sustainable future. Environmental initiatives include a 1326 solar panel installation, Energy Eye, energy efficient lighting, Jemflo water efficiency taps and numerous back-end plant changes.

Tourism NT Business Growth Award

Winner: Turtle Tracks – Sea Darwin

Specialising in interactive, eco certified tours and products, Sea Darwin’s Turtle Tracks is a sunset marine adventure tour to a significant nesting ground of the flatback turtle. The tour showcases an extraordinarily remote location rich with traditional and war history, and the majestic sea creatures that return year after year to lay their eggs.

Judges Highly Commended

Winners:

Crocosaurus Cove, SEIT Outback Australia, Yellow Water Cruises, Lord’s Kakadu and Arnhemland Safaris, Turtle Tracks – Sea Darwin
Adventure Tours Australia Group

Chairman’s Choice

Winner: MacDonnell Range Tourist Park

Young Achiever

Winner: Kelly Vrolyks – Nitmiluk Tours

Outstanding Interpretive Guide

Winner: Luke Paterson – Intrepid Connections

Outstanding Contribution by an Individual

Winner: Warwick Rock - APT

Tourism Minister’s Perpetual Trophy

Frances Fausett