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Barossa's New NewsThere's always something new to see, do and celebrate in the Barossa... read up on the Barossa's latest news today!

Download the new Barossa iPhone App today!The new Barossa iPhone App is the ultimate guide to the Barossa! Download it from the Apple Store today!

Congratulations to our 2011 SA Tourism Award Winners and Medallists!The Barossa has absolutely excelled at the 2011 South Australian Tourism Awards, with 5 category winners and 12 medallists! Special congrats go to Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage and Getaways Reservation Service for obtaining entry into the prestigious Hall of Fame at the gala dinner!

2011 Barossa Wine ShowExhibitor entries due 29 Aug - 2 Sept, Richmond Grove Winery. Public Tasting Sunday 18 September, Richmond Grove Winery.

2011 Rare & Distinguished Wine Auction ResultsCheck out the results of the Rare & Distinguished Wine Auction held on Friday 29 April 2011 at Penfolds Winery

Discover the Barossa's delicious Food and Wine on the Butcher Baker Winemaker Trail!Want the VIP treatment? Purchase your Butcher, Baker Winemaker Trail experience and travel the region enjoying special VIP experiences tailored just for you!

See the Barossa by Bike!Jaci and Paige hit the road (or hit the track) again on their Tourism Roadtrip, hiring bikes from Barossa Bike Hire and taking on the Barossa Bike Trail, a new cycling track from Angaston to Nuriootpa!

Want more information on South Australia?To learn more about our wonderful state, and other fabulous tourist regions, please do visit our state tourism website www.southaustralia.com for all of the information you may need to plan your next trip to our great state!

Barossa's SA Tourism Award Winners

2011 South Australian Tourism Awards

"The Cream, the Whole Cream, and Nothing but the Cream"

Johannes Menges, Minerologist,1840

The Barossa has absolutely excelled at the 2011 South Australian Tourism Awards, with 5 category winners and 12 medallists!

Sharyn and Peter from the stunning hertitage accommodation property Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage notched up their 7th South Australian Tourism Award and entered the hall of fame (three consecutive years of winning a single category) for the second time in 7 years.

Long standing medallist Getaways Reservation Service have again taken out the major award for ‘Specialised Tourism Services' and also joined the prestigious Hall of Fame at the gala dinner!

Jacobs Creek Visitor Centre was another standout performer at the Gala Dinner, winning two categories; , 'Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services' and 'Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Boutique Breweries'.

Topping of a wonderful night of winners was the team at Tour Barossa who claimed the major award for Category 12 Tour &/or Transport Operators.

In addition to the category winners mentioned above, the Barossa is also proud to congratulate the following businesses:

Category 2 Tourist Attractions

Silver
Barossa Valley Cheese Company

Bronze
Lyndoch Lavender Farm & Cafe

Category 4 Festivals and Events

Silver
Barossa Vintage Festival

Category 9 Visitor Information and Services

Silver
Barossa Visitor Centre

Category 12 Tour &/or Transport Operators

Bronze
Barossa Daimler Tours

Category 17 Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Boutique Breweries

Silver
Pindarie
Richmond Grove Cellar Door
TeAro Estate Tasting Room

Category 23 Deluxe Accommodation

Silver
Treasured Memories Accommodation

Bronze
Novotel Barossa Valley Resort

Category 26 Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism

Bronze
Jacob's Creek Visitor Centre

Category 28 Excellence in Tourism by Local Government

Silver
The Barossa Council

To check out all of the 2011 SA Tourism Award winners, please visit www.satic.com.au

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