Signature Luxury Travel & Style
THE GOLD LIST
Signature Media is a proud sponsor of the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards – the peak industry awards in Australia. Here, we showcase the recently announced 2021 winners.
UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION
Pumphouse Point, TAS
This eco-tourism hotel was built inside a former hydroelectric building on the World Heritage-listed Lake St Clair. The adults-only retreat has 19 boutique rooms and suites in two industrial buildings. From gliding on rowboats, or indulging in a massage, this is a place to realign the inner compass and get back to nature.
SELF SCONTAINED ACCOMMODATION
Tree Chalets, WA
Set in the Margaret Region, in a small rural farming community, are just two off-grid, adults-only chalets. Just a 15-minute drive from Busselton, yet a world away from city life, the property sits on 36 hectares of natural Australian bush. With sumptuously inviting beds, decked chill-out zones, stunning cast iron outdoor baths, and wood
MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, VIC
For 175 years, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria has delivered exceptional tourism experiences at its two iconic gardens in Melbourne and Cranbourne. The organisation plays a leading role in the conservation of plants, programs to protect rare and threatened plants, and the study of habitats. It’s also dedicated to creating lifelong learning, and unique memories for visitors of all ages.
BUSINESS EVENTS VENUE
Darwin Convention Centre, NT
A world-class conference and business events venue, Darwin Convention Centre is the centerpiece of the city’s waterfront precinct. Hundreds of business events are held here every year, and since opening 14 years ago, it has built a reputation for its outstanding customer service and quality cuisine.
ECOTOURISM
Live Ningaloo, WA
Multi-award winning eco-tourism operator Live Ningaloo takes small-groups to spot marine life in the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Marine Park. Whether you’re looking to swim with a whale shark or a giant humpback, everything from transportation to your gear is taken care of, and you can rest assured knowing the company operates with a sustainable tourism ethos.
QANTAS AWARD FOR ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER TOURISM
Spirits of the Red Sand, QLD
Spirits of the Red Sand is a multi-award winning experience that shares 60,000 years of culture. By night, follow the journey of three Aboriginal brothers set to meet the British newcomers in 1800s Australia in a song, dance and historical re-enactment ‘roving theatre’ dinner experience. By day, enjoy cultural education programs, awareness workshops, and a bush tucker walk.
EXCELLENCE IN FOOD TOURISM
Green Olive at Red Hill, VIC
This is no ordinary farm. The 11-hectare site has a winery, olive grove and manicured gardens. There’s also a café and farm gate providore, all set among rolling farmland and vines in Main Ridge. The family-run business has also added a new bush food garden, and a hops paddock, the start of the farm’s new beer brewing business.
TOUR & TRANSPORT OPERATORS
Gordon River Cruises, TAS
Cruise on the Gordon River among the
World Heritage-listed Tasmanian wilderness, aboard the award-winning Spirit of the Wild, a unique custom-built vessel designed to have minimal impact on the environment. Learn about the region’s history while you visit Sarah Island, used as a penal settlement in the early 19th century, and Hells Gates at the mouth of Macquarie Harbour.
FIVE-STAR ACCOMMODATION
Saffire Freycinet, TAS
Renowned as one of Australia’s premier luxury lodges; Saffire Freycinet overlooks the wide expanses of Great Oyster Bay near Freycinet National Park. Distinct in its design, it blends into the environment. Saffire has 20 private suites, a luxury day spa, an unforgettable culinary offering and more than 20 unique experiences celebrating Tasmanian people, produce, history and place.
For a full list of the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners, visit www.qualitytourismaustralia.com