The 2024 North Queensland Tourism and Events awards was held last Friday, 22 November, at the Queensland Museum Tropics, celebrating the incredible achievements of the region’s tourism operators, event organisers, and community leaders.
Congratulations to all finalists and winners of the 2024 North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards.
The full list of categories and winners can be found below, along with a slideshow of images from the event.
Accomodation – Hotel
Winner: The Ville Resort-Casino
Hall of Fame
Highly Commended: Quest on Eyre Accomodation – Caravan & Holiday Parks
Winner: Charters Towers Tourist Park
Highly Commended: Magnetic Island RoamerDining – Cafe & Casual Dining
Winner: Hervey’s Range Heritage Tea Rooms
Highly Commended: Beach House Hotel Dining – Restaurant
Winner: Shorehouse
Highly Commended: WatermarkBars, Breweries & Distilleries
Winner: Ardo Rooftop
Highly Commended: Townsville Brewing Co.Tours, Attractions & Experiences
Winner: Billabong Sanctuary
Highly Commended: Pilgrim Magnetic Island Transport & Hire Services
Winner: SeaLink North Queensland
Highly Commended: Magnetic Island Ferries Business Conferencing Venue
Winner: The Ville Resort-Casino
Highly Commended: Mercure Townsville Best Destination Event
Winner: SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week
Highly Commended: Townsville Brewing Co. – Oktoberfest Best Major Event
Winner: Queensland Country Bank Stadium – P!nk Summer Carnival 2024
Highly Commended: Cluden Park – Winter Racing CarnivalExcellence in Accessible Tourism
Winner: Aquascene Magnetic Island
Highly Commended: Magnetic Island Tours Excellence in Sustainability
Winner: Pilgrim Magnetic Island
Highly Commended: Billabong Sanctuary
New Tourism Business or Experience
Winner: Ardo
Highly Commended: Aquascene Magnetic IslandYoung Achiever Award
Winner: Kyle Morris Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer
Winner: Robyn Edwards Richard Power Award for
Outstanding Contribution
Winner: joint winners – Michael Jones and Chris Morris100% Best of Queensland Score
Aquascene Magnetic Island
Big Mama Sailing
BIG4 Townsville Gateway Holiday Park
BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks – Rowes Bay
BIG4 Eco Resort Townsville
Beachside Magnetic Harbour Apartments100% Best of Queensland Score
Billabong Sanctuary
Charters Towers Tourist Park (G’Day Park)
Orpheus Island Lodge
SeaLink North Queensland
Tasman Holiday Parks – Rollingside Yongala Drive
Main image (L-R): Billabong Sanctuary Owners Bob and Del Flemming and General Manager Cameron Grifiths.
Image credits: Townsville Enterprise
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