Eco businesses big winners in tourism awards

Friday, 12 Dec, 2009 0

 

Taronga Zoo Roar and Snore
 
SYDNEY – Australia’s state tourism awards this year are dominated by eco-accredited businesses.
 
“Thirty five of the winners announced in ceremonies across the country are ECO, Respecting Our Country (ROC), EcoGuide or Climate Action certified tourism operators,” said Ecotourism Australia CEO, Kym Cheatham.
 
“These business’s commitment to environmental best practice, business ethics and social and cultural responsibilities ensure a quality product and ultimately, deliver on Australia’s reputation as a tourist destination.” Ms Cheatham added.
 
“The Australian tourism industry and most importantly the tourism experience is richer for the efforts of these organisations.”
 
Accredited businesses which go on to represent their state in the Australian Tourism Awards in February next year are:
 
NEW SOUTH WALES
 
Major Tour and/or Transport Operators: Moonshadow
 
Adventure Tourism: Tri State Safaris (ECO Certified)
 
Unique Accommodation: Old Leura Dairy (ECO Certified)
 
Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism: Crystal Creek Meadows Luxury Cottages & Spa Retreat (ECO and Climate Action Certified)
 
The Sunday Telegraph People’s Choice Award: Taronga Zoo Roar and Snore (ECO Certified)
 
NORTHERN TERRITORY
 
Ecotourism: Alice Springs Desert Park (ECO Certified)
 
Major Attraction: Yellow Waters Cruises (ECO Certified)
 
Outstanding Interpretive Guide Category: Paula Moloney (Gecko Canoeing/NT Immersions) (ECO Certified)
 
QUEENSLAND
 
Tourist Attractions: Daintree Discovery Centre (ECO Certified)
 
Steve Irwin Ecotourism Award: Capricorn Caves (ECO Certified)
 
Heritage and Cultural Tourism: Paronella Park (ECO Certified)
 
Major Tour or Transport Operators: Passions of Paradise (ECO Certified)
 
Tour or Transport Operators: The Discovery Group (ECO Certified)
 
Adventure Tourism: Passions of Paradise (ECO Certified)
 
Hosted Accommodation: Hidden Valley Cabins (ECO Certified)
 
Unique Accommodation: Fantasea Adventure Cruising (ECO Certified)
 
Standard Accommodation: Noorla Heritage Resort (ECO Certified)
 
Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (ECO Certified)
 
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
 
Ecotourism Sinclair’s Gully (ECO Certified)
 
Indigenous Tourism Bookabee Tours Australia (ECO and ROC Certified)
 
Meetings & Business Tourism Adelaide Convention Centre (Climate Action Certified)
 
Tour &/Or Transport Operator Surf & Sun (ECO Certified)
 
Tourism Wineries Sinclair’s Gully (ECO Certified)
 
TASMANIA
 
Tourist Attractions: Bruny Island Cruises (ECO Certified)
 
Ecotourism: Bruny Island Cruises (ECO Certified)
 
Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism: Bruny Island Cruises (ECO Certified)
 
VICTORIA
 
HOSTPlus Award for Indigenous Tourism: Brambuk the National Park & Cultural Centre (ROC Certified)
 
Destination Melbourne Award for Tour and/or Transport Operators: Bunyip Tours (ECO Certified)
 
Parks Victoria Award for Adventure Tourism: Bogong Horseback Adventures (ECO Certified)
 
Metlink Award for Backpacker Accommodation: Melbourne Metro YHA (ECO Certified)
 
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
 
Tourist Attractions: Willie Creek Pearl Farm (ECO Certified)
 
Specialised Tourism Services: Willie Creek Pearls (ECO Certified)
 
Major Tour and/or Transport Operators: Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tours (ECO Certified)
 
Unique Accommodation: Forest Rise Eco Retreat (ECO Certified)
 
Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism Winner: Adventure Out Australia (ECO Certified)
 
 

 



 

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