14 November 2021
An elite group of 27 businesses, organisations and individuals have been unveiled as winners at the 2021 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards.
The Brolga Awards have been running for 34 years and celebrate the Territory's best tourism products and individual contributions to the Northern Territory tourism industry.
Katherine Outback Experience emerged as a standout performer and retained the Tourist Attractions category award for the third time in a row. They were also crowned as the winner of the Chairman's Choice for Tourism Excellence.
The former Mayor of Katherine Fay Miller AM was named the winner of the Tourism Minister's Perpetual Trophy in recognition of her contribution over more than three decades to the Territory's tourism industry.
This is in addition to Ms Miller's appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia for significant services to tourism and the community earlier this year.
The 21 business category winners will now represent the Northern Territory at the 2021 Australian Tourism Awards in March 2022.
Quotes from Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Natasha Fyles:
"Winning a Brolga Award is the industry's highest accolade and the award winners represent the best tourism products and services in the Territory.
"The Brolga Awards recognise and encourage tourism businesses and individuals that strive to excel in every area of their operation.
"It's amazing to see the passion and excellence of our local tourism operators and I'm honoured to congratulate all the finalists and winners of the Brolga Awards.
"The tourism industry has been one of the hardest hit due to the pandemic and they have had to adapt and innovate to survive."
Full list of winners:
Tourist Attractions - Katherine Outback Experience
Major Festivals and Events - Darwin Festival 2020
Festivals and Events - 2021 Iron Jack Uluru Camel Cup
Ecotourism - Trek Larapinta
Cultural tourism - Venture North Safaris
Aboriginal and Tourism Islander Tourism - Standley Chasm Angkerle Atwatye
Tourism Retail and Hire - MK Eco by Starwin
Visitor Information Services - Tourism Top End
Business Event Venues - Darwin Convention Centre
Major Tour and Transport Operators - Kakadu Air Services
Tour and Transport Operators - Uluru Camel Tours
Adventure Tourism - Yknot Fishing Charters
Tourism Marketing and Campaigns - Tourism Top End's Cooperative Tourism Advertising Fund
Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services - Admiralty House
Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries - One Mile Brewery (NT)
Caravan and Holiday Parks - Oasis Tourist Park
Self-Contained Accommodation - Darwin Waterfront Luxury Suites
3-3.5 Star Accommodation - Knotts Crossing Resort
4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation - Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront
5 Star Luxury Accommodation - Hilton Darwin
Tony Clementson New Tourism Business - Uluru Audio Guide
Tourism Business Growth Award - Pyndan Camel Tracks
Chairman's Choice for Tourism Excellence - Katherine Outback Experience
Skal Industry Employee Award - David Braithwaite (pilot/tour guide)
George Dunne Award Outstanding Contribution by an Individual (joint winner) - Marcus Williams (owner/operator Pyndan Camel Tracks)
George Dunne Award Outstanding Contribution by an Individual (joint winner) - Madusha Olupathage (Executive Chef DoubleTree by Hilton)
Tourism Minister's Perpetual Trophy - Fay Miller AM
