The winners and medallists of the prestigious Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards were announced on Saturday night at a Crown Perth gala dinner.
The industry’s premier awards night showcased the innovation and commitment to business excellence of the state’s leading tourism operators across 26 categories.
“The Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards stand as the highest honour in Western Australia’s tourism industry, celebrating business excellence, innovation and exceptional customer service among tourism operators,” Tourism Council WA CEO Evan Hall said.
The entrants were all celebrated for showing remarkable dedication to making WA a vibrant and inclusive destination for visitors; however, only one could claim the night’s most prestigious award.
Of all the gold medal-winning businesses, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm was awarded the Sir David Brand Award For Tourism, recognised for its continuous commitment to business improvement, delivering unique, immersive experiences, and fostering authentic Indigenous involvement.
Judges noted the guest experience at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm left visitors with a renewed sense of wonder and a meaningful connection to the Kimberley’s people, history, and wild natural beauty.
The night also saw several businesses inducted into the Hall of Fame – an exclusive status achieved by winning gold in a category for three consecutive years. WA Museum Boola Bardip, Singlefile Wines, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm and Pullman Bunker Bay Resort received this honour.
As for individual awards, the most prestigious award in WA Tourism, the Sir David Brand Medal for Tourism, was awarded to Robert Banfield in recognition of his significant contribution to the industry as an investor, innovator and leader of Willie Creek Pearls.
“Congratulations to all this year’s winners and medallists. You showcase the best of Western Australia and help grow our state’s incredible tourism industry,” said Principal Sponsor Perth Airport’s CEO Jason Waters.
The gold medallists in categories 1 to 26 will go on to represent Western Australia at the Australian Tourism Awards, held in Fremantle on March 6, 2026. The Western Australian Tourism Awards are presented by the Tourism Council Western Australia.
See the full list of winners in the 2025 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards below.
Category 1 – Major Tourist Attractions
Sponsored by Tourism WA
GOLD – WA Museum Boola Bardip (Hall of Fame)
SILVER – Perth Zoo
BRONZE – Lobster Shack
Category 2 – Tourist Attractions
Sponsored by Intrepid Travel
GOLD – Albany’s Historic Whaling Station
SILVER – Willie Creek Pearl Farm
BRONZE – Matagarup Zip+Climb
Category 3 – Major Festivals & Events
Sponsored by Tourism WA
GOLD – FRINGE WORLD – Artrage Inc
SILVER – Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest – City of Mandurah
BRONZE – Joondalup Festival 2025 – City of Joondalup
Category 4 – Festivals & Events
Sponsored by X-Press Magazine & Scoop
GOLD – Subi Blooms X Gather – City of Subiaco
SILVER – Rooftop Movies – Artrage Inc
BRONZE – 2025 Ord Valley Muster
Category 5 – Ecotourism
Sponsored by Parks & Wildlife Service
GOLD – Willie Creek Pearl Farm
SILVER – Busselton Jetty
BRONZE – Wooleen Station
Category 6 – Cultural Tourism
Sponsored by Tourism Australia
GOLD – Albany’s Historic Whaling Station
SILVER – WA Museum Boola Bardip
BRONZE – Star Track Astro Events
Category 7 – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experiences
Sponsored by WAITOC
GOLD – Oolin Sunday Island Cultural Tours
SILVER – Girloorloo Tours Mimbi Caves
BRONZE – Birchy’s Fishing Tours
Category 8 – Tourism Retail & Hire Services
Sponsored by Gallagher
GOLD – Willie Creek Pearls
SILVER – The House of Honey & The Sticky Spoon Café
BRONZE – Broome Weddings and Events
Category 9 – Visitor Information Services
Sponsored by RAC Parks & Resorts
GOLD – Swan Valley Visitor Centre
SILVER – MRBTA Visitor Servicing
BRONZE – Kununurra Visitor Centre
Category 10 – Business Event Venues
Sponsored by Business Events Perth
GOLD – Crown Perth – Events & Conferences
SILVER – Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
BRONZE – Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
Category 11 – Major Tour & Transport Operators
Sponsored by Tourism Australia
GOLD – HeliSpirit
SILVER – APT Luxury Travel
Category 12 – Tour & Transport Operators
Sponsored by Vanguard Media Group
GOLD – Margaret River Discovery Co
SILVER – Off The Beaten Track WA
BRONZE – McLeod Tours
Category 13 – Adventure Tourism
Sponsored by RAC Parks & Resorts
GOLD – Cape2Camp
SILVER – HeliSpirit
BRONZE – Off The Beaten Track WA
Category 14 – Tourism Marketing & Campaigns
Sponsored by Countrywide Publications
GOLD – A Little Longer – Rottnest Island Authority
SILVER – THIS IS FREMANTLE – City of Fremantle
BRONZE – Venture the Kimberley – Australia’s North West
Category 15 – Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
Sponsored by So Perth
GOLD – Gourmet Camp Oven Experience
SILVER – Kimberley Day Cruise
BRONZE – PumpHouse Kununurra
Category 16 – Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries
Sponsored by Perth is OK!
GOLD – Singlefile Wines (Hall of Fame)
SILVER – Spinifex Brewery Cable Beach
BRONZE – Clairault Streicker Wines
Category 17 – Caravan & Holiday Parks
Sponsored by Caravan & Camping WA
GOLD – Mandalay Holiday Resort
SILVER – Cheynes Beach Caravan Park
Category 18 – Hosted Accommodation
Sponsored by Bailiwick Legal
GOLD – Wooleen Station
SILVER – Historic Dingup House Bed & Breakfast
Category 19 – Unique Accommodation
Sponsored by Perth is OK!
GOLD – Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm (Hall of Fame)
SILVER – Bullara Station Stay
BRONZE – Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge
Category 20 – Self Contained Accommodation
Sponsored by Parks & Wildlife Service
GOLD – Heyscape
SILVER – Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments
BRONZE – The Billi Resort
Category 21 – 3-3.5 Star Accommodation
Sponsored by Sealy
GOLD – Broadwater Resort, Busselton
SILVER – SurfPoint Resort
Category 22 – 4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation
Sponsored by Distinction Framing
GOLD – The Timothée Resort
SILVER – Holiday Inn West Perth
BRONZE – Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
Category 23 – 5 Star Luxury Accommodation
Sponsored by City of Perth
GOLD – Pullman Bunker Bay Resort (Hall of Fame)
SILVER – Crown Towers Perth
BRONZE – Pan Pacific Perth
Category 25 – Excellence in Food Tourism
Sponsored by Perth is OK!
GOLD – Gourmet Camp Oven Experience
SILVER – Bullara Station Stay
BRONZE – Lobster Shack
Category 26 – Excellence in Accessible Tourism
Sponsored by Spinal Life Australia
GOLD – Off The Beaten Track WA
SILVER – Busselton Jetty
BRONZE – WA Museum Boola Bardip
Category 27 – Excellence in Local Government Award for Tourism
Sponsored by Vanguard Media Group
GOLD – City of Swan
SILVER – City of Subiaco
BRONZE – City of Busselton
Sir David Brand Award for Tourism
WINNER – Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm
Sir David Brand Medal for Tourism
WINNER – Robert Banfield, Willie Creek Pearls
