SeaLink K’gari, which operates on the stunning K’gari (formerly Fraser Island), hauled three prestigious awards at the Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards 2023, for:
- Winner of the Outstanding Medium & Large Business Award – SeaLink K’gari
- Winner of the Resort and Deluxe Accommodation Award – K’gari Beach Resort
- Winner of the Tourism – Land Based Award – K’gari Explorer Tours
SeaLink – K’gari operates Kingfisher Bay Resort, K’gari Beach Resort, K’gari Explorer Tours, and the daily ferry service connecting River Heads to the island.
The group claimed ‘Outstanding Medium & Large Business’ for their commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences to over 580,000 travellers who visit the region each year.
K’gari Beach Resort took the ‘Resort and Deluxe Accommodation’ award, recognising their extensive improvements to the property.
Meanwhile, K’gari Explorer Tours was celebrated in the Tourism – ‘Land Based’ category for offering the island’s most extensive single and multi-day itineraries, exploring World Heritage-listed locations.
Kane Bassett, Group General Manager, expressed his gratitude, saying “We are fortunate to be involved in such an incredible region, and to be awarded within the local industry is truly something special.
“This recognition is a testament to our team’s resilience and flexibility. While recent times may have been tough for tourism, we maintained our commitment to developing and supporting staff, and continuing to invest in our products.
“We are very progressive and our investments in areas of the business and community will continue. There are plenty of exciting things on the horizon and we can’t wait to share what we have planned for 2024.”
“Our operations on the island aim to educate travellers about the diverse and unique ecosystem, and our range of services cater to all visitor types including solo travellers, couples, and families looking for an adventure on the world’s largest sand island,” Mr Bassett added.
To explore the suite of SeaLink’s operations on K’gari, visit:
- kingfisherbay.com for eco-accommodation, marine tours, and ranger-guided experiences.
- kgaribeachresort.com for remote 4WD-only accommodation on the east coast of the island.
- kgariexplorertours.com for single and multi-day 4WD tours visiting iconic locations.
