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"The cream always rises to the top"

Congratulations to the South Australian Tourism Accredited award winners at the 2007 South Australian Tourism Awards!

Accredited businesses; Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage and the Clipsal 500 all received the prestigious induction into the State's Tourism Hall of Fame after winning their respective categories for the third year in a row.

In the 27 categories, Accredited businesses were the best of the best, with 16 category winners, 2 gold medals, 24 silver medals and 8 bronze medals being awarded!

The Accredited award winners and medal recipients include:

Category 1 - Major Tourist Attraction

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary - WINNER & *HALL OF FAME*

Baird Bay Ocean Eco Experience - Silver Medal

Jacob's Creek Visitor Centre - Silver Medal

Category 2 - Tourist Attraction

Monarto Zoo - Silver Medal

Old Timers Mine - Bronze Medal

Timandra Gardens - Bronze Medal

Category 3 - Major Festivals & Events

2007 Clipsal 500 Adelaide - WINNER & *HALL OF FAME*

Category 4 - Festivals & Events

Starparty Downunder at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary - Bronze Medal

Category 5 - Ecotourism

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary - WINNER & *HALL OF FAME*

Baird Bay Ocean Eco Experience - Silver Medal

Category 6 - Heritage & Cultural Tourism

Ayers House Museum - WINNER

Bay Discovery Centre - Silver Medal

Old Timers Mine - Silver Medal

Category 8 - Specialised Tourism Services

Country Getaway Accommodation Booking Service - Silver Medal

Port Dock Brewery Hotel - Silver Medal

Category 9 - Visitor Information & Services

Goolwa Visitor Information Centre - WINNER

Berri Visitor Information Centre - Silver Medal

Clare Valley Visitor Information Centre - Silver Medal

Harvest Corner Information and Craft - Silver Medal

Category 11 - Major Tour &/or Transport Operator

Adventure Tours Australia Group - WINNER

Category 12 - Tour &/or Transport Operator

Surf & Sun - WINNER

Category 13 - Adventure Tourism

Bendleby Ranges - WINNER

Adventure Tours Australia Group - Silver Medal

Pichi Richi Camel Tours - Silver Medal

South Coast Surf Academy - Silver Medal

Surf & Sun - Silver Medal

Category 14 - Tourism Marketing

Barossa Wine & Tourism - Silver Medal

Limestone Coast Tourism - Silver Medal

Discover Murray - Bronze Medal

Category 16 - Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services

Jacob's Restaurant at Jacob's Creek Visitor Centre - WINNER

Hilton Adelaide - Silver Medal

Ned Kelly's Retreat - Silver Medal

Port Dock Brewery Hotel - Silver Medal

Waterside Restaurant at Whalers Inn Resort - Silver Medal

Category 17 - Tourism Wineries

Jacob's Creek Visitor Centre - WINNER

Category 18 - Tourist & Caravan Parks

Adelaide Shores Caravan Resort - WINNER

Category 20 - Hosted Accommodation

Seppletsfield Vineyard Cottage - WINNER & *HALL OF FAME*

Bellevue Bed and Breakfast - Silver Medal

Dartmoor Homestead - Bronze Medal

Category 21 - Unique Accommodation

Quality Houseboats - WINNER

Unforgettable Houseboats - Silver Medal

Category 22 - Standard Accommodation

Narnu Farm - WINNER

Category 23 - Deluxe Accommodation

Adelaide Shores Holiday Village - WINNER

Mt Bold Estate - Silver Medal

Category 24 - Luxury Accommodation

Hilton Adelaide - Gold Medal

The Sebel Playford Adelaide - Gold Medal

Category 25 - New Tourism Development

Brooklands Heritage B&B - Bronze Medal

Rich & Lingering - Bronze Medal

Riverview Rise Retreats - Bronze Medal

Category 27 - Sustainable Tourism

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary - WINNER & *HALL OF FAME*

Visit the South Australian Tourism Awards website for a list of all the winners.

Tourism Accreditation Testimonials:

"... more of our guests have specified the Accreditation Tick as influencing their decision to choose us than any other factor - such as AAAT Star-Rating and BBFSA membership..."

Tony

Brooklands Heritage B&B (2007)

"... I feel the accreditation process is very important to maintaining a strong and active business. The review is great for taking a good look at what and how the business is going and a good chance to reflect on possible changes that have either taken place or should take place."

Robyn

Chaff Mill Village (2007)

Get registered! Complete details on the registration form (65kb PDF) and post or fax together with payment to the:

South Australian Tourism Accreditation Board

GPO Box 1972

ADELAIDE SA 5001

Phone: (08) 8463 4511

Fax: (08) 7421 0275