It was the tourist industry’s annual night of nights – as Cairns hosted the 2023 Queensland Tourism Awards.
Congratulations to all the top winners across the categories.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Major Tourist Attractions
Gold Coast (Destination Gold Coast)
Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience
Tourist Attractions
Bundaberg Tourism
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Major Festivals and Events
Southern Queensland Country (Southern Queensland Country Tourism)
Isa Rodeo Limited – 2022 Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships
Festivals and Events
Outback (Outback Queensland Tourism Association Inc.)
Fun Over 50 Holidays – Immersive Tours and Adventures
Ecotourism
Fun Over 50 Holidays – Immersive Tours and Adventures
Cultural Tourism
Cape York Peninsula Lodge
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experiences
Tropical North Queensalnd (Tourism Tropical North Queensland)
Whitsunday Coast Airport
Tourism Retail, Hire and Services
Whitsundays (Tourism Whitsundays)
Ipswich Visitor Information Centre
Visitor Information Services
Sofitel Brisbane Central
Business Event Venues
Ocean Rafting
Major Tour & Transport Operators
Whitsundays (Tourism Whitsundays)
Creative Tours
Tour & Transport Operators
Sunshine Coast (Visit Sunshine Coast)
Ocean Rafting
Adventure Tourism
Whitsundays (Tourism Whitsundays)
Rockhampton Regional Council – Explore Rockhampton
Tourism Marketing & Campaigns
Capricorn Enterprise
Sea World Cruises – Sightseeing and Dining
Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
Gold Coast (Destination Gold Coast)
Tamborine Mountain Distillery
Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries
Gold Coast (Destination Gold Coast)
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort
Caravan & Holiday Parks
Whitsundays (Tourism Whitsundays)
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Hosted Accommodation
Sunshine Coast (Visit Sunshine Coast)
Mitchell Grass Retreat
Unique Accommodation
Outback (Outback Queensland Tourism Association Inc.)
Pinnacles, Airlie Beach
Self-Contained Accommodation
Whitsundays (Tourism Whitsundays)
Magnums Unique Accommodation Airlie Beach
3-3.5 Star Accommodation
Whitsundays (Tourism Whitsundays)
Cape York Peninsula Lodge
4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation
Tropical North Queensland (Tourism Tropical North Queensland)
The Reef House Boutique Hotel and Spa – Adults Tropical Escapes
5 Star Luxury Accommodation
Tropical North Queensland (Tourism Tropical North Queensland)
Kokomo Cruises
New Tourism Business
Gold Coast (Destination Gold Coast)
Creative Tours
Excellence in Food Tourism
Sunshine Coast (Visit Sunshine Coast)
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort
Excellence in Accessible Tourism
Whitsundays (Tourism Whitsundays)
Moreton Bay Region Volunteer Program
Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group
Hailey Brown
The Stephen Gregg Award for Young Achiever of the Year
Michael L. Hackett
The Marie Watson-Blake Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
Whitsundays (Tourism Whitsundays)
Paronella Park
RACQ People’s Choice – Experiences and Services
Esk Caravan Park & Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Motel
RACQ People’s Choice – Accommodation
