Australian Tourism Awards

A record number of 11 national titles were awarded to NSW tourism operators at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Cairns on Friday, 2 March 2012.

1 March 2012

Winners were announced from 27 categories covering the many sectors and experiences of a diverse tourism industry. Of 189 finalists NSW tourism operators won 11 first place awards, six silver and three bronze. Please see below for details.

More information about the Awards can be found at australiantourismawards.com.au

NSW Winners


The Magic of Jenolan   

Tourist Attraction 

NSW Caravan, Camping, RV & Holiday Supershow

Festivals & Events 

Jenolan Caves, Written in Stone

Heritage & Cultural Tourism 

Coffs Coast Aboriginal Discovery

Indigenous Tourism 

Newcastle Airport

Specialised Tourism Services  

Tri State Safaris

Tour &/or Transport Operator   

Travel 21 fiftythree

Tourism Education & Training   

BIG4 North Star Holiday Resort & Caravan Park

Tourist & Caravan Parks   

Sydney Harbour YHA

Backpacker Accommodation

Scone Motor Inn

Standard Accommodation   

Lane Cove River Tourist Park

Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism

NSW Silver Awards


Taronga Zoo

Major Tourist Attraction   

Lane Cove River Tourist Park

Ecotourism   

Tri State Safaris

Adventure Tourism   
   

Margan Restaurant

Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services   
   

Wyndham Estate

Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Boutique Breweries   

Mollymook Beach Waterfront

Hosted Accommodation   

NSW Bronze Awards


Shoal Bay Resort & Spa   

Meetings & Business Tourism   

Moonshadow Cruises

Major Tour &/or Transport Operator   

The Legendary Pacific Coast

Tourism Marketing   

NSW Finalists


Bluesfest Byron Bay

Major Festivals & Events   

Greater Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre

Visitor Information & Services   

Somewhere Unique - An Escape for 2 in the Hunter

Unique Accommodation   

Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel

Deluxe Accommodation   

Sheraton on the Park

Luxury Accommodation   

Tandara, Lane Cove National Park

New Tourism Development