Our tourism operators have shone on the state-level stage, scoring six honours at the South Australian Tourism Awards.
Local gold winners included Streaky Sounds and the Whyalla Visitor Centre, while Geoff and Irene Scholz from the Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris received the Outstanding Contribution Award.
Eyre Lab’s Manny Katz also won in the Young Achiever Award category.
Our region also picked up three silver honours, including the Kimba Council, Coodlie Park Eco Retreat and Port Lincoln Visitor Centre.
Coodlie Park Eco Retreat also scored a bronze recognition, while fellow Eyre Peninsula finalist Teakle Wines and Pod-e also being celebrated.
The full list of winners is below.
Festivals and Events: GOLD – Streaky Sounds
Visitor Information Services: GOLD = Whyalla Visitor Centre, Visit Whyalla, Whyalla City Council
Tourism Marketing & Campaigns: SILVER – Kimba – a Community to Shout About, Kimba District Council
3-3.5 Star Accommodation: SILVER – Coodlie Park Eco Retreat
Visitor Information Services: SILVER – Port Lincoln Visitor Centre
Ecotourism: BRONZE – Coodlie Park Eco Retreat
Outstanding Contribution: WINNER – Geoff & Irene Scholz, Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris
Young Achiever Award: WINNER – Manny Katz, Eyre Lab
