SA tourism operators clean up at prestigious national awards
A Fleurieu Peninsula tour operator won two gold medals on Friday night at a major industry awards ceremony, while an iconic festival took home a gong. See which SA businesses won.
South Australian tourism businesses secured three gold, five silver and three bronze awards at the 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, SA’s Tourism Minister labelling the wins as a “fantastic result”.
The Veenstra family, which has operated tourism businesses on the Fleurieu Peninsula for more than 50 years, won a gold award for its Spirit of the Coorong business.
While sister business The Big Duck Boat Tours took home gold in the Ecotourism category, recognising a commitment to experiences that connect visitors with the natural environment.
Woodhouse Adventure Park also won gold in the Unique Accommodation category and silver in the Adventure Tourism category.
And as the Fringe enjoys a sunny weekend, the festival picked up a silver award in both the Major Festivals & Events category and the Excellence in Accessible Tourism category.
Other winners of silver awards were Old Coach Road Estate (Self-Contained Accommodation) and Monarto Safari Resort (New Tourism Business).
Streaky Sounds Music Festival received a bronze medal, while other bronze winners included Monkey Nut Café and Seppeltsfield Barossa.
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Tourism Industry Council SA CEO Shaun de Bruyn said the results were among the state’s best-ever performances at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
“These awards are an opportunity to celebrate the innovation, creativity and dedication of the people who make up tourism in South Australia,” he said.
“We’re proud of all our finalists and medal winners. They’re driven by a desire to showcase the very best of our state, create lasting memories for visitors, and contribute to the places and communities in which they operate.”
SA Minister for Tourism Zoe Bettison said the “fantastic result” was a “huge credit to the passionate operators who bring our state’s tourism experiences to life every day”.
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