Port Lincoln’s iconic Tunarama Festival has taken home the Gold award in the Festivals and Events category at the South Australian Tourism Awards in Adelaide.
The flagship Eyre Peninsula event claimed top spot following its successful return to the Port Lincoln foreshore in January.
South Australian Tourism Industry Council chief executive Daisy Miller praised the achievement at the gala night on Friday, November 6 calling it a win the entire community should be proud of.
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It was a bumper night for regional operators across the Eyre Peninsula and Upper Spencer Gulf, with local businesses securing top honors across multiple categories:
- Whyalla Visitors Centre: Gold (Visitor Information Services)
- Tunarama Festival: Gold (Festivals and Events)
- Streaky Sounds: Silver (Events)
- Coodlie Park Eco Resort: Silver (Ecotourism & 3–3.5 Star Accommodation)
- Boston Bay Diner: Silver (Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services)
For a full list of winners, head to https://ticsa.com.au/2026-sa-tourism-award-winners/
