Awards

2023 Certification

In 2003, we achieved ECO Certification with Ecotourism Australia. It is with great pride that we announce we have entered Ecotourism Australia’s Hall of Fame for being continuously ECO Certified for over 20 years.

Ecotourism Australia is the national peak body for eco and sustainable tourism in Australia and certifies businesses and destinations according to global best practice sustainability standards.

We look forward to continuing our sustainability journey through tourism that values the environment, community and culture.

2019 Awards

  • GOLD- 2019 National Tourism Awards (Tour & Transport Operator)
  • GOLD – 2019 WA Tourism Awards (Tour & Transport Operator)
  • SILVER – 2019 WA Tourism Awards (Unique Accommodation)
  • FINALIST – 2019 WA Tourism Awards (Facet Golden Guide Award – Tim Willing)

2018 Awards

  • GOLD – 2018 National Tourism Awards (Tour & Transport Operator)
  • GOLD – 2018 WA Tourism Awards (Tour & Transport Operator)
  • SILVER – 2018 WA Tourism Awards (Unique Accommodation)
  • BRONZE – 2018 WA Tourism Awards (Adventure Tourism)
  • FINALIST – 2018 WA Tourism Awards (Facet Golden Guide Award – Tim Willing)

2010 Awards

  • GOLD – 2010 WA Tourism Awards (Ecotourism)
  • SILVER – 2010 WA Tourism Awards (Tour & Transport Operator)

2009 Awards

  • BRONZE – 2009 WA Tourism Awards (Tour & Transport Operator)

2005 Awards

  • GOLD – 2005 National Tourism Awards (Significant Tour & Transport Operator)

2004 Awards

  • GOLD – 2004 WA Tourism Awards (Significant Tour & Transport Operator)
  • GOLD – 2004 WA Tourism Awards (Unique Accommodation)
  • GOLD – 2004 WA Tourism Awards (Adventure Tourism)

2003 Awards

  • GOLD – 2003 WA Tourism Awards (Significant Tour & Transport Operator)

Accreditations and Affiliations

Accredited Tourism Business

Kimberley Quest have been a nationally recognised Accredited Tourism Business since 2003. The Accreditation recognises tourism businesses that are committed to professionalism in operations and service. For more information visit www.tourismcouncilwa.com.au/tourism-accreditation

Eco Certified Tourism

Advanced Ecotourism businesses are Australia’s leading and most innovative ecotourism products, who provide opportunities to learn about the environment and are committed to achieving best practice when using resources wisely, contributing to the conservation of the environment and helping local communities. For more information visit www.ecotourism.org.au.

 

Registered Uunguu Tour Operator

Kimberley Quest is a Registered Uunguu Tour Operator, meaning that we pay fees to access coastal sites on Wunambal Gaambera Country. The Wunambal Gaambera people use the visitor fees to help them look after and keep their Country and culture healthy, and build the capacity and wealth of their families to live on and secure futures from their Country. To find out more, visit www.wunambalgaambera.org.au.

Australia's Northwest Tourism

Kimberley Quest are an active member of the Australia’s Northwest Tourism body. Working together to try to increase visitation to the region by marketing the destination to the domestic and international marketplace. For more information visit www.australiasnorthwest.com.

Kimberley Marine Tourism Association

The association is a non-profit industry association, established for the development and representation of the Charter Boat Industry in Western Australia.

Australian Tourism Export Council

The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) is the peak industry body representing Australia’s $43 billion tourism export sector.

ATEC memberships provides a range of benefits, services and resources for those woking in the tourism export industry. It provides assurance to the industry that you are export ready for the international market.

Wildlife Tourism Australia

Wildlife Tourism Australia (WTA) is a not for profit incorporated association representing tourist operations, educators, researchers, businesses and societies that support sustainable wildlife tourism in Australia.  WTA welcomes new members and research projects. For more information visit www.wildlifetourism.org.au.

 

Acknowledgements

We would like to acknowledge the following photographers:

  • Aviair
  • Brett Barnett
  • Lauren Bath
  • Hugh Brown
  • Emma Carlos
  • Scott Connell
  • Angela Coote
  • Kimberley Media
  • Steve Lloyd-Smith
  • Shaana McNaught (Tourism NT)
  • Jarrad Seng
  • Landi Bradshaw
  • Taryn Yeates Photography
  • Aeroture
  • Matt Fieldes Photography
  • Commotion Media

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