
1998 South Coast Awards for Excellence in Tourism |
| These awards were presented at a gala evening held at the Murramarang Resort on 8 April 98. The awards recognise the contribution made by tourism operators to the success and quality of tourism in the NSW south coast regions - the Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla & Sapphire Coasts. Tourism operators were recognised in the following categories: |
| Regional Attractions | ||
| Winner | - Cat Balou Cruises | |
| Finalist | - Mogo Zoo | |
| Regional Festivals & Special Events | ||
| Winner | - Ulladulla's Blessing of the Fleet Festival | |
| Distinction | - Milton Ulladulla Tourism - Festival of Food and Wine | |
| Finalists | - Milton Settlers Fair & Promotion Committee - Millhouse Art Society - Living Craft Exhibition - Merimbula 2000 Committee - From Russia with Love | |
| Environmental Tourism | ||
| Winner | - Dolphin Watch Cruises | |
| Heritage & Cultural Tourism | ||
| Winner | - Lady Denman Heritage Complex | |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tourism | ||
| Winner | - Budamurra Aboriginal Corporation - Coomee Nulunga Trail | |
| Distinction | - Umbarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre | |
| General Tourism Services | ||
| Winner | - Captured Impressions Photographics | |
| Encourage- ment Award |
- Berry to Border Cultural Tourism Committee | |
| Meetings Industry | ||
| Winner | - Murramarang Resort | |
| Tour & Transport Operators | ||
| Winner | - Dolphin Watch Cruises | |
| Finalists |
- Cat Balou Cruises - Redfin Charters | |
| Media | ||
| Winner | - Colourworld Promotions | |
| Distinction | - TravelSouth Tourism Website -Morningside Internet | |
| Finalist | - Milton Ulladulla Tourism - Milton Ulladulla Conference Pack | |
| Tourism Restaurants | ||
| Winner | - Tory's Seafood Restaurant | |
| Tourism Wineries | ||
| Winner | - Coolangatta Estate | |
| Finalist | - Cambewarra Estate Winery | |
| Hosted Accommodation | ||
| Winner | - Ulladulla Guest House | |
| Distinctions |
- Parma Farm Cottages - Sundance Park | |
| Superior Accommodation | ||
| Winner | - Beachhouse Bed & Breakfast Inn Mollymook | |
| Unique Accommodation | ||
| Winner | - Jervis Bay Live-Aboard Charters | |
| Camping & Caravan Parks | ||
| Winner | - Ulladulla Holiday Haven Tourist Park | |
| Distinction | - Kangaroo Valley Holiday Haven Tourist Park | |
| Finalists |
- Racecourse Beach Tourist Caravan Park - South Haven Caravan Park | |
| Deluxe Accommodation | ||
| Winner | - Murramarang Resort | |
| Finalist |
- Reef Motor Inn - Surf Beach Country Retreat | |
| Outstanding Contribution to Regional Tourism by an Individual | ||
| Winner | - Bruce Campbell - Murramarang Resort | |
| Outstanding Contribution by a Young Achiever | ||
| Winner | - Narelle Miffin | |
| Registered Clubs | ||
| Winner | - Catalina Country Club | |
| The South Coast Regional Awards for Excellence in Tourism are presented by the South Coast Regional Tourism Organisation. They are organised by Cartoscope P/L and endorsed by the Tourism Council Australia NSW. |