The Best of the Bush, the Coast, and the City come together for the 2025 SA Tourism Awards
From safari resorts to pushbikes, boat tours and bush stays – South Australia’s tourism scene put on one hell of a show at the 2025 South Australian Tourism Awards.
The competition was fierce, with passionate operators from every corner of the state proudly flying the flag for tourism.
Five years of gold went to Woodhouse Adventure Park, taking out Unique Accommodation once again. The team summed it up perfectly – “What makes Woodhouse unique isn’t just the buildings – it’s the people who fill them. The families sharing stories by the fire, the school groups bonding over camp chores, the wedding couples celebrating under the gums, and the teams reconnecting away from screens. Every stay adds a new chapter to the Woodhouse story.”
Moonta’s Copper Trails Bike Hire also rode their way into the Hall of Fame for Tourism Retail, Hire & Services, while The Big Duck Boat Tours, Spirit of the Coorong, West Beach Parks, and Seppeltsfield also joined the Hall of Fame club after three consecutive wins.
Monarto Safari Resort roared to life, taking out New Tourism Business, while Henders House at Almerta Station claimed Hosted Accommodation gold and the coveted People’s Choice Award.
Local tourism legends Geoff and Irene Scholz of Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris received the Outstanding Contribution Award, celebrating almost four decades of showcasing the Gawler Ranges to the world.
There was plenty to cheer about for regional South Australia – from Wadna’s win for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism, to Old Coach Road Estate’s gold for Self-Contained Accommodation, and Lyndoch’s Monkey Nut Café serving up success in Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services.
Add in a young gun – Manny Katz of Eyre Lab – taking out the Young Achiever Award, and it’s clear the future of SA tourism is in good hands.
Of course, we can’t forget the silver and bronze legends who rounded out the night with top honours across dozens of categories, including standouts like Skytrek Willow Springs Station, Coodlie Park Eco Retreat, Kies Family Wines, Barossa Helicopters, and Victor Harbor’s iconic Horse Drawn Tram.
A big congrats to all the winners and finalists – keep doing what you do best and putting SA on the map.
