The 2016 Outback Queensland Tourism Awards were held in the Barcoo Shire on the 6th of November.
Major Tourist Attraction: The Australian Age of Dinosaurs

Tourism Attraction Award: Cobbold Gorge Tours

Festivals & Events: Mount Isa Rodeo

Cultural Tourism: Kinnon & Co

Visitor Information & Services: Outback At Isa

Tour & Transport Operators: Outback Aussie Tours

Destination Marketing Award: Mount Isa Entertainment & Tourism Venues

Caravan & Holiday Parks: Lakeview Caravan Park Richmond

Standard Accommodation: Kinnon & Co (Outback Pioneers)

Hosted Accommodation: Cobbold Village

Best Outback Pub: Goldfields Hotel, Forsayth

Outstanding Contribution / Volunteer Group: Roma Saleyards Tour Leaders

Young Achievers Award: Kristine Adcock

Local Government Award: Diamantina Shire Council

Outback Mates Award: Stewart Benson

Hall of Fame Awards
Hosted Accommodation: Adels Grove

Restaurant and Catering Services: McGinness Restaurant (Qantas Founders Museum)

Festivals & Events: The Birdsville Races

Vince Evert Award : Robert Chandler

Life Time Achievement Award: Tony Edwards

Many pictures were taken, speeches were made and congratulations passed out as every happy award winners approached the stage to share their accomplishments with the audience.
The 2016 Outback Queensland Tourism Association Awards was sponsored by Bus Queensland and Telstra. The Outback Queensland Tourism Association look’s forward to celebrating next years awards!
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