2009 Zonal Tourism Awards

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Regional Tourism Stars Shine at Awards

Bundaberg’s picturesque Botanic Gardens was the perfect backdrop for some of our local operators to shine at this year’s Bundaberg, Gladstone and Capricorn Regional Tourism Awards. The awards were held on Saturday night and were an excellent opportunity to showcase the dynamic tourism industry which exists throughout the Central Queensland/Southern Great Barrier Reef region.


Successful candidate of the Best Job in the World - Ben Southall took time out from his busy schedule to enjoy the awards and participate on the night.

Major Tourist Attraction - Capricorn Caves (CAPRICORN)

Significant Tourist Attraction- Champions Brock Experience (CAPRICORN)

Major Festivals and Events - Wide Bay Australia Bundy Thunder (BUNDABERG)

Ecotourism - Capricorn Caves (CAPRICORN)

Heritage and Cultural Tourism - The Horse and Carriage (CAPRICORN)

Specialised Tourism Services - Capricorn Tourism (CAPRICORN)

Visitor Information and Services - Gladstone Area Promotion and Development LTD (GLADSTONE)

Tour and/or Transport Operators - Gladstone Area Promotion and Development LTD (GLADSTONE)

Backpacker Accommodation - Emus Beach Resort (CAPRICORN)

Standard Accommodation - Kelly’s Beach Resort (BUNDABERG)

Deluxe Accommodation - Mantra Pavilions’ 1770 ( GLADSTONE )

Luxury Accommodation - Manta Bargara (BUNDABERG)

New Tourism Development - Hinkler Hall of Aviation (BUNDABERG)

Best Submission - Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism- Kelly’s Beach Resort

Best Submission - Capricorn Tourism - Capricorn Caves

Best Submission - Gladstone Area Promotion and Development LTD - Gecko Valley

Gold Award - Hall of Fame- The Horse and Carriage (CAPRICORN)

Outstanding Contribution to the Tourism Industry by an Individual - Lex Rowland OAM (BUNDABERG)

Wide Bay Australia Bundy Thunder
Hinkler Hall of Aviation
Kelly's Beach Resort
Manta Bargara Resort
Lex Rowland
Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Ltd
Capricorn Tourism
Ben Kristy Bree Trevor
Mantra Pavillions Mirage on 1770
The Horse and Carriage
Emus Beach Resort

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We would like to thank the following businesses:-

Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Capricorn Region

Mctaggarts Queensland Rail QLD Events Jason Travel Media ` Seven logo ITag Media

Lady Elliot Island 1770 Environmental Tours Henderson Park Mantra Pavillions Mirage on 1770