2009 Adelaide Hills Tourism Awards Winners
2009 Adelaide Hills Tourism Awards Winners
Attractions
Cleland Wildlife Park
Since opening in 1967 as Adelaide’s first open-range wildlife sanctuary, Cleland Wildlife Park has evolved to become one of the State’s leading nature-based tourism attractions. Many of the 130 species of wildlife at the Park are free-roaming, offering visitors personal encounters with wildlife in their natural environment.
General Tourism Services
Rich & Lingering
Rich and Lingering is a specialist food and wine tour operator with a passion for gratifying the senses. Guests have a tour tailored to their preference, and are provided with extensive local knowledge during each tasting.
Commendation - Sticky Rice Cooking School
A cooking school offering hands-on cooking classes under the tutelage of adventurous and talented chefs.
Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
The Locavore
The Locavore means ‘local eater’ and is a unique restaurant, wine and tapas bar located in Stirling. Opened in 2007, the Locavore remains the only venue in Australia to live by the principles of the ‘100mile diet’, where all produce is sourced from within a 160km radius.
Tourism Wineries
Longview Vineyard
Once a dairy farm, Longview has been meticulously restored and developed into one of the Adelaide Hills and premium wine tourism destinations. The name Longview aptly describes this vineyard with its far-reaching views to the Coorong and Lake Alexandrina.
Tourism Accommodation
Pobblebonk B&B
Named after the Pobblebonk frog residing on the 12 acre property, this four and a half star self contained B&B in Macclesfield accommodates up to 5 guests. The historic 1930’s cottage was lovingly restored over 4 years and owners Ken and Lyn Smith have maintained the original old charm features while now offering a luxurious and elegant bed and breakfast experience.
Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
Pauline Renner
Pauline Renner coordinates the National Motor Museum’s two major events – the Rock’n’Roll Rendezvous and the finish of the Bay to Birdwood. She has also been involved with Torrens Valley Tourism Association in the organisation of the Australia Day Eve party held annually in Birdwood.
The passion with which Pauline applies herself to these tasks and the energy she devotes to them far exceeds the expectations of the job – particularly in the areas of marketing and promotion.