AND THE WINNERS ARE...

News source: Sunshine Coast Daily, Saturday 25 February 2006

QUEENSLAND winners announced at the Australian Tourism Awards on the Gold Coast last night included:

Special award for contribution to Australian tourism: Steve Irwin.

Best Tourism Retailing Outlet: Australia Zoo, Beerwah.

Best Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services: Spirit House Restaurant and Cooking School, Yandina.

Ecotourism: Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village, Fraser Island.

Significant Festivals and Events: Hahn Premium Hamilton Island Race Week.

Tourist and Caravan Parks: Cairns and Coconut Caravan Resort.

Standard Accommodation: Ashmore Palms Holiday Village, Gold Coast.

Australian Tourism Hall of Frame Inductee: Ashmore Palms Holiday Village, Gold Coast.