Bullara Station tops Grey Nomad Awards
West Australian Outback and coastal farm station getaway scoops 2023 Grey Nomad AwardsThe Bullara Station Stay in the Exmouth Gulf of Western Australia has won three awards at the 2023 Grey Nomad Awards.
Situated on 250,000 acres, the agritourism pastoral property picked up the Gold Award for the Best Farm or Station Stay, the Best Grey Nomad Experience in Western Australia, and the Best of the Best Award.
Only open from April 1 to October 17 during the 'dry' season, Bullara offers a range of accommodation options from basic campsites to glamping huts, as well as a range of Outback activities including four wheel driving, bush walking, damper tasting, stargazing, burger nights and station animal spotting.
The Grey Nomad Awards are the latest in a number of tourism awards that Bullara Station has received in recent years, including a Silver trophy for Unique Accommodation at the 2023 WA Tourism Awards.
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According to the Grey Nomads Awards website, the annual Awards targeted at mature age travellers "is a niche national tourism program that shines a light on the best places for older travellers to stay and play around the country. The Award announcements reflect achievements throughout 2023".
The Grey Nomad Awards kicked off in 2018, and entries in each of the 14 categories were judged by "tourism leaders, some of whom have experienced the grey nomad lifestyle personally".
"The Awards provide verified information that guides the travel decisions for over 50s on where to travel, where to stay and what to experience along the way."
The 2023 Grey Nomad Award Gold winners are listed below, or head to the website for the full list of winners...
- Best Foodie Experience: Bullara Station Stay, Australia’s Coral Coast WA
- Best Attraction: Outback at Isa Visitor Information Centre, Outback Queensland QLD
- Best Community Stay: Berri Riverside Holiday Park, Riverland SA
- Best Dog Friendly Stay: Sunset Tourist Park, Mount Isa, Outback Queensland QLD
- Best Farm or Station Stay: Bullara Station Stay (WA)
- Best Festival or Event: Outback Queensland Masters, Outback Queensland QLD
- Best Freedom Stay: Tobermorey Station Roadhouse & Caravan Park, Central Australia NT
- Best Grey Nomad Friendly Town: Thallon, St George Region, Outback Queensland QLD
- Best Historic Attraction: Paronella Park, Tropical North Queensland QLD
- Best Large Caravan Park: Queens Beach Tourist Village, Bowen, The Whitsundays QLD
- Best Small Caravan Park: Mt Larcom Tourist Park, Gladstone Region QLD
- Best Tour: Sarina Sugar Shed Tour, Mackay Isaac Region QLD
- Best Trail: Thomas Dambo's Giants of Mandurah, Peel Region WA
- Best Pub Stay: Great Lake Hotel, Miena, Central Highlands TAS.
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