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The Australian Gourmet Traveller’s 2009 Traveller Awards has recently been published and you’ll find some outstanding attractions. The panel of travel experts comes up with a shortlist of nominations in each category then voting is open to Gourmet Traveller’s readers. An enthusiastic 33000 readers voted this year. We can offer you the best deals so please feel free to contact us : info@australiantravel.us

 

 

Here are the Winners and Runners-up;

 

Readers Choice Awards:

Best Eco-tourism experience:

Winner: Wilson Island in Queensland.

 

Runners up: Freycinet Experience Walk and Maria Island Walk in Tasmania.

Best Family Experience:

Winner: Sea World Resort and Water

Park, Gold Coast

Runners-up: Sovereign Hill, (Melbourne) and Australia Zoo ( Brisbane)

Best Small Luxury Hotel:

Winner: Emporium Hotel, Brisbane

Runners-up: Islington, Hobart and Lake

House, Daylesford.

Best Adventure Tourism:

Winner: Orion Expedition Cruises

Runners-up: Cradle

Mountain Walk in Tasmania and

Aurora Expeditions.

Best hosted accommodation ( B & B )

Winner: Hunter Valley Cooperage (

Sydney)

Runners-up: Cotterville, Victoria  and Ooraminna Station Homestead.

Best indigenous tourism experience:

Winner: Anangu Waai, Northern Territory

Runners-up: Kooljaman at Cape Leveque, Western Australia and Guurbi Tours in Queensland.

Best Lodge:

Winner: Cradle Mountain Lodge,

Tasmania

Runners-up: Silky Oaks Lodge ( Cairns) and Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Isl.

Best Resort Accommodation:

Winner: Qualia, Hamilton

Island

Runners-up: Emma Gorge Resort and El Questro  in Western Australia.

Best Health/Spa Retreat

Winner: Salus Spa,Lake House, Daylesford

Runners-up: Qualia on Hamilton Island and Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, VIC.

Best Large Luxury Hotel:

Winner: Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast

Runners-up: The Langham, Melbourne and Park Hyatt, Sydney.

Best new Hotel/Resort/Lodge

Winner: Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island.

Runners-up: A tie for second place between Qualia on Hamilton Island and Emporium Hotel in

Brisbane.

Best Eco Tourism:

Winner: Wild Bush Luxury

Runners-up: Maria Island Walk in Tasmania and

Montague

Island in NSW.

 

Australia’s No. 1 national newspapers “The Australian” has just announced the winners of their Travel & Tourism Awards for 2007 and for anyone planning a trip to Australia this should be worth reading. Any bookings and further enquiries please contact us on info@australiantravel.us. Our website: www.australiantravel.us

Full results

• BEST LUXURY ACCOMMODATION - Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa, NSW
• BEST RESORT ACCOMMODATION - Cable
  Beach Club Resort,
  Broome, WA
• BEST VALUE ACCOMMODATION - Vibe Savoy Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
• BEST HOSTED ACCOMMODATION - Kims Beach Hideaway, Toowoon
  Bay, NSW
• BEST LODGE ACCOMMODATION - The Lodge at Tarraleah, TAS
• BEST FAMILY FOCUSED TOURISM - Sydney Wildlife World
• BEST ECO/WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE - Bay of
  Fires Walk, TAS
• BEST ADVENTURE TOUR OPERATOR - Balloon Aloft, Hunter
  Valley, NSW
• BEST INDIGENOUS TOURISM EXPERIENCE - Anangu Waail, Uluru, NT
• BEST HERITAGE TOURISM - Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACT
• BEST FOOD EXPERIENCE - Stillwater Restaurant and The Mill Providore, Launceston, TAS
• BEST WINERY RESTAURANT - The Restaurant at Voyager Estate, Margaret
  River, WA
• BEST DESTINATION SPA EXPERIENCE - Mineral Spa, Peppers Springs Retreat, Hepburn Springs, VIC
• BEST INNOVATIVE TOURISM EXPERIENCE - Sydney Seaplanes Fly & Dine Experiences, NSW
• BEST TOUR OPERATOR - Maeve O’Meara Gourmet Safaris

As Australia’s third largest island,

Kangaroo

Island is 155km long by 55km wide.. The

Island boasts outstanding natural beauty and its relative isolation since European settlement has ensured an abundance of wildlife in a stunning and protected natural environment. With 21 national and conservation parks covering more than 30 per cent of the Island’s total area,

Kangaroo

Island has established itself as a premiere destination for nature lovers of all types.

With floor to ceiling windows offering panoramic views over the rugged island coastline, Southern Ocean Lodge, due to open in March, 2008  is the next big thing on the Australian tourism landscape. Southern Ocean Lodge aims to provide a level of style and sophistication not currently found on

Kangaroo

Island. Set in natural bushland overlooking a spectacular section of coastline, the organic luxury of the contemporary Lodge will ensure guests have every opportunity to relax and explore the

Island’s wonders with a dash of indulgence.An ideal venue for boutique meetings and incentives.

Perched atop a dramatic cliff location, twenty-one luxurious suites create the ultimate fusion between nature and luxury. Endowed with majestic views of the awe inspiring Southern Ocean and featuring custom designed interiors, every consideration has been given to navigating the fine balance between nature, comfort and contemporary style.All suites feature lavish king sleeping area/s, sunken lounge, dramatic glass walled bathroom with designer fixtures and outdoor terrace with occasional seating and daybed. Other features include; walk-in robe, complimentary room bar, twice daily housekeeping, optional climate control, heated floors, internet, music system (with MP3 input), premium amenities, safe & telephone (television in selected suites only).Signature design elements including local limestone and recycled timber blend seamlessly with the natural environs, harnessing the beauty of the landscape. A range of suite styles are available, with the premium Osprey Pavilion offering extra indulgences including open fire & private plunge spa.The private suites and retreats ensure guests have every opportunity to experience the coastal wilderness and abundant wildlife for which

Kangaroo

Island is renowned in impeccable style.

Southern Ocean Lodge Spa Retreat will be a private oasis of calm set amongst the coastal drama. Situated high on a dramatic cliff top, the day spa will be a destination in its own right, incorporating the unique landscape and location.A signature spa menu will offer a range of traditional and cutting edge treatments. A steam room, chill out lounge and spa cuisine program will complement an international spa design showcase. Combined with the cleanest air from

Antarctica highly oxygenised from the pounding surf, the spa will provide a pure natural environment in which to rejuvenate and relax.

Rates will be from AUD 900.00 per person, per night including breakfast, light lunch, four-course dinner, beverages, mini bar and local guided tours. For further enquires and bookings please contact  our office in

Australia on phone 61+7+55647585 or send an email to pgordon@aus-travel.com

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