Barossa institution joins SA Tourism Hall of Fame
An almost 175-year-old Barossa institution and a family favourite holiday park have taken out Hall of Fame status at the South Australian Tourism Awards. See the full list of winners.
Seppeltsfield was inducted into the SA Tourism Commission’s Hall of Fame for Best Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries at the awards held at the Convention Centre on Friday night.
The annual award show celebrates the industry that contributed $10 billion to the state’s economy annually and provided more than 40,000 SA jobs, according to Tourism Minister Zoe Bettison.
The winery – established in 1851 and led by Executive Chairman and Proprietor Warren Randall– would go on to represent SA at its national counterpart, the Australian Tourism Awards in March, along with winners from 26 other categories.
Seppeltsfield would return to the national show – to be held in Western Australia in 2026 – after winning Best Tourism Winery in Australia at the last edition of the Australian Tourism Awards.
Managing Director Steven Trigg said Seppeltsfield was “honoured” to be inducted, and that representing SA would coincide with the winery’s 175th birthday in 2026.
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“This recognition is a true testament to the dedication of our entire Seppeltsfield team, our Estate partners, and the visionary leadership of our Executive Chairman and Proprietor, Warren Randall, who champions our mission of delivering a world-class tourism experience every single day,” Trigg said.
“We look forward to once again representing South Australia on the national stage next year, an extra special milestone as we celebrate 175 years of Seppeltsfield.”
Joining Seppeltsfield in the Hall of Fame was Discovery Parks – West Beach Parks, which also won the best caravan and holiday park award for a third consecutive year.
The holiday park saw more than 77,000 guests in the past year, peaking with a record 8000 in April, according to the organisation.
West Beach Parks CEO Kate Anderson said it was a proud milestone and an honour “to be recognised alongside so many iconic South Australian tourism operators”.
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“Our guests return year after year because they know they’ll find something new to enjoy, while still experiencing that same sense of welcome that makes our holiday park feel like home,” she said.
The Hall of Fame recognises entrants who have won the same category three years in a row. Other inductees for 2025 were d’Arenberg, The Big Duck Boat Tours, Copper Trails Bike Hire, Spirit of the Coorong, ibis Adelaide, and Adelaide Fringe.
Other winners included the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, which took out the Major Tourist Attraction category, with its Chihuly exhibition also winning gold for Tourism Marketing and Campaigns and bronze for the Major Festivals and Events categories.
From the regions, Eyre Peninsula’s Streaky Sounds Music Festival was awarded gold in the Festivals and Events category, and Fleurieu Peninsula businesses swept the Excellence in Food Tourism category.
Tourism Minister Zoe Bettison said the diversity of winners “is a terrific demonstration of what makes the State a must-visit destination worldwide”.
“Congratulations to all the winners and thank you once again for your continued commitment to making South Australia an inclusive and welcoming destination of choice.”
The full list of winners
- Major Tourist Attractions
- Gold: Adelaide Botanic Garden
- Silver: Monarto Safari Park
- Bronze: Adelaide Oval
- Tourist Attractions
- Gold: d’Arenberg – Hall of Fame
- Silver: MOD.
- Bronze: Victor Harbor Horse Tram
- Major Festivals & Events
- Gold: Adelaide Fringe
- Silver: Adelaide Festival
- Bronze: Chihuly in the Botanic Garden
- Festivals & Events
- Gold: Streaky Sounds Musical Festival 2025
- Silver: 2025 South Australian Wooden Boat Festival
- Bronze: 2025 Glenelg Ice Cream Festival
- Ecotourism
- Gold: The Big Duck Boat Tours – Hall of Fame
- Silver: Jurlique Farm
- Bronze: Coodlie Park Eco Retreat
- Cultural Tourism
- Gold: Flamboyance Tours
- Silver: Radelaide Tours
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experiences
- Gold: Wadna
- Silver: Southern Cultural Immersion
- Tourism Retail, Hire & Services
- Gold: Copper Trails Bike Hire – Hall of Fame
- Silver: SA eBikes | McLaren Vale
- Visitor Information Services
- Gold: Whyalla Visitor Centre
- Silver: Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre
- Business Event Venues
- Gold: Adelaide Convention Centre
- Silver: Adelaide Oval Functions and Events
- Bronze: Events at SkyCity
- Tour & Transport Operators
- Gold: Spirit of the Coorong – Hall of Fame
- Silver: Barossa Helicopters
- Bronze: Barossa Bespoke Tours
- Adventure Tourism
- Gold: Woodhouse Adventure Park
- Silver: Skytrek Willow Springs Station
- Bronze: Adelaide Oval RoofClimb
- Tourism Marketing & Campaigns
- Gold: Chihuly in the Botanic Garden
- Silver: Kimba – a Community to Shout About!
- Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
- Gold: Monkey Nut Cafe
- Silver: Bond Store Wallaroo
- Tourism Wineries
- Gold: Seppeltsfield Barossa – Hall of Fame
- Silver: Kies Family Wines
- Bronze: Dandelion Vineyards
- Tourism Distilleries & Breweries
- Gold: 23rd Street Distillery
- Silver: Never Never Distilling Co.
- Bronze: Woolshed Brewery
- Caravan & Holiday Parks
- Gold: West Beach Parks Holiday Park – Hall of Fame
- Silver: Echo Holiday Parks – Renmark
- Bronze: Minlaton Caravan Park
- Hosted Accommodation
- Gold: Henders House at Almerta Station
- Silver: Oceanview Eco Villas
- Unique Accommodation
- Gold: Woodhouse Adventure Park
- Silver: Mount Little Station
- Silver: River Murray Houseboats (listed as a second Silver winner)
- Self-Contained Accommodation
- Gold: Old Coach Road Estate
- Silver: Vale 194
- Silver: Riesling Trail and Clare Valley Cottages (listed as a second Silver winner)
- 3-3.5 Star Accommodation
- Gold: ibis Adelaide – Hall of Fame
- Silver: Coodlie Park Eco Retreat
- 4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation
- Gold: Oval Hotel
- Silver: Atura Adelaide Airport
- 5 Star Luxury Accommodation
- Gold: Sequoia Lodge
- Silver: Eos by SkyCity
- New Tourism Business
- Gold: Monarto Safari Resort
- Silver: Dairy Adventures
- Bronze: Hahndorf Flower Farm
- Excellence in Food Tourism
- Gold: Fleurieu Food and Wine
- Silver: Anita Robin, The Foodbuilder
- Bronze: Willunga Farmers Market
- Excellence in Accessible Tourism
- Gold: Adelaide Fringe – Hall of Fame
- Silver: MOD.
- Outstanding Contribution
- Winner: Geoff and Irene Scholz
- Young Achiever
- Winner: Manny Katz
- People’s Choice Award – Experience or Service
- Winner: Monarto Safari Park
- People’s Choice Award – Accommodation
- Winner: Henders House at Almerta Station
