{"id":69018,"date":"2026-03-07T14:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T03:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/?p=69018"},"modified":"2026-04-17T09:38:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T23:38:52","slug":"australian-tourism-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/australian-tourism-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Qantas Australian Tourism Awards: best travel stays and experiences 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501084466{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<em><strong>Qantas Australian Tourism Awards is Australia\u2019s biggest annual celebration of tourism business excellence, recognising and elevating the best tourism Australia has to offer. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The event celebrates innovation and exceptional standards in tourism, and Signature Media is proud to support the initiative as a sponsor of the awards.<\/p>\n<p>Questacon &#8211; the National Science and Technology Centre in Canberra was recognised as the winner of Major Tourist Attractions, while Events ACT Floriade claimed gold in the Major Festivals &amp; Events category.<\/p>\n<p>Turtle Sands Nature Resort took gold in the New Tourism Business category. The Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries category saw gold awarded to Beenleigh Artisan Distillery in Queensland.<\/p>\n<p>Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort in Queensland triumphed in the 4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation category, with Bay Island Lifestyle securing gold in Excellence in Accessible Tourism.<\/p>\n<p>See the full list of winners and finalists below.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The full list of awards are:<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501296601{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Major Tourist Attractions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013 Questacon \u2013 The National Science and Technology Centre, ACT<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013WA Museum Boola Bardip, WA<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013 Melbourne Cricket Ground, VIC<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95270&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742774618252{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501489049{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tourist Attractions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013 Katherine Outback Experience, NT<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013 Northern Rivers Rail Trail, NSW<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013 Albany\u2019s Historic Whaling Station, WA<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95271&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742774638843{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501435128{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Major Festivals &amp; Events<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013 Events ACT \u2013 Floriade 2024, ACT<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013 Adelaide Fringe, SA<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013 Australian Wooden Boat Festival, TAS<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501452239{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Festivals &amp; Events<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013 Abbey Medieval Festival, QLD<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013 Subi Blooms X Gather \u2013 City of Subiaco, WA<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013 Streaky Sounds Music Festival, 2025 SA<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501467169{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ecotourism<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013 The Big Duck Boat Tours, SA<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013 Wild Adventures Melbourne, VIC<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013 Fun Over 50 Holidays \u2013 Immersive Tours and Adventures, QLD<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;99885&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772503294460{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501507928{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Cultural Tourism<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013 Shrine of Remembrance, VIC<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013Albany\u2019s Historic Whaling Station, WA<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013 Cascades Female Factory Historic Site, TAS<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95275&#8243; 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Transport Operators<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013 Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Pty Ltd, TAS<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013Fun Over 50 Holidays \u2013 Immersive Tours and Adventures, QLD<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013HeliSpirit, WA<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95280&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742774873853{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501686528{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tour &amp; Transport Operators<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013 Spirit of the Coorong, SA<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013eGuide, TAS<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013Margaret River Discovery Co, WA<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501701120{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Adventure Tourism<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013 Go Adventure Nagambie, VIC<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013Woodhouse Adventure Park, SA<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013Blue Derby Pods Ride, TAS<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501715785{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tourism Marketing &amp; Campaigns<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013 Tourism Central Australia \u2013 Stories from the Heart, NT<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013 Only in the City by City of Melbourne, VIC<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013Wadjemup \/ Rottnest Island \u201cA Little Longer\u201d Campaign, W<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501729912{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tourism Restaurants &amp; Catering Services<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013 Gourmet Camp Oven Experience, WA<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013The Q Train, VIC<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013Monkey Nut Cafe, SA<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501741791{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tourism Wineries, Distilleries &amp; Breweries<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013Beenleigh Artisan Distillery, QLD<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013 Harman Wines, VIC<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013Seppeltsfield Barossa, SA<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95284&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742775001564{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501901104{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Caravan &amp; Holiday Parks<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park, QLD<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013Mandalay Holiday Resort, WA<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013Alivio Tourist Park Canberra, ACT<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;99889&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772503348320{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501762656{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Hosted Accommodation<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013 The Dragonfly Inn, TAS<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013Kangaroo Ridge Retreat, VIC<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013Wooleen Station, WA<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;88076&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710292626765{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501778184{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Unique Accommodation<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013Woodhouse Adventure Park, SA<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013All Seasons Houseboats, VIC<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013Aquila Eco Retreat, TAS<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501792376{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Self-Contained Accommodation<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013Nook On The Hill, VIC<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013Old Coach Road Estate, SA<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013Contained in Nimbin Accommodation, NSW<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95286&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742775126164{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501812479{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">3-3.5 Star Accommodation<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013 Safari Lodge Motel, NT<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013 Broadwater Resort, Busselton, WA<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013The Y \u2013 Camp Manyung, VIC<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772501824510{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GOLD \u2013Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, QLD<br \/>\nSILVER \u2013Sovereign Park Motor Inn, VIC<br \/>\nBRONZE \u2013Peppers Silo Hotel, TAS<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;99890&#8243; 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