Tasmania’s best tourism operators have had a golden night at the Australian Tourism Awards taking home 7 of the top gongs, 3 silvers and a bronze.

Premier and Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, Jeremy Rockliff, said the national awards prove, once again, that Tasmania can deservedly mix it with the rest of the nation.

“Congratulations to our 23 finalists, you really are the best of the best and showed the rest of the nation just how good Tasmania is,” Premier Rockliff said.

“I felt incredibly proud when the wukalina walk was awarded gold in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experience category. It’s a project that the Rockliff Liberal Government has backed from the start.

“It’s also fantastic to see new operators take home recognition, so for On Board expedition cruises to secure gold in the New Tourism Business category is a true testament to our tourism industry.

“Tasmania’s tourism industry would not be as strong as it is without the dedication of all of the people working in it, it’s a credit to all of you and helps ensure Tasmania’s success as a must-visit travel destination.”

Premier Jeremy Rockliff said tourism was a key part of his 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.

“Tourism has been one of Tasmania’s single greatest transformative sectors of the past decade, and our Government has backed it every step of the way,” Premier Rockliff said.

“Tourism has rewritten attitudes about how Australia and the world sees Tasmania, and importantly it has shaped how we define ourselves.”

The full list of Tasmanian finalists and winners at the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards are:

GOLD:

• wukalina walk –Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experience
• Pennicott Wilderness Journeys – Major Tour & Transport Operators
• Air Adventure Golf – Tour & Transport Operators
• Grain of the Silos – Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
• The Dragonfly Inn – Hosted Accommodation
• Bangor Vineyard Shed – Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries
• On Board – New Tourism Business

• Peppers Silo Hotel – Business Event Venues
• Ship Inn Stanley – 4 – 4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation
• The Truffle Farm – Excellence in Food Tourism

• The Granary Richmond Hill – Self Contained Accommodation

• Gorge Scenic Chairlift – Major Tourist Attractions
• Seahorse World – Tourist Attractions
• Tasmania’s Taste of Summer – Major Festivals & Events
• Junction Arts Festival – Festivals & Events
• Tasmanian Walking Company - Ecotourism
• Cascades Female Factory Historic Site – Cultural Tourism
• Coal River Farm – Tourism Retail, Hire & Services
• Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre – Visitor Information Services
• Blue Derby Pods Ride – Adventure Tourism
• ‘See Clear Here’ Business Events Tasmania – Tourism Marketing & Campaigns
• BIG4 St Helens Holiday Park – Caravan and Holiday Parks
• The Cove Tasmania – Unique Accommodation