The Adventure Tourism Awards
Adventure Queensland (AQ), the peak backpacking and independent travel industry body for Queensland is excited to announce the return of the Adventure Tourism Awards and Youth Tourism Conference that will take place on the Gold Coast on Thursday 6th November 2025.
Following the success of the previous year’s outstanding conference and awards night, AQ are continuing to focus on curating an industry led awards program and showcasing some of Australia and New Zealand’s tourism operators.
Along with supporters and sponsors of the youth tourism sector, AQ’s goal is to highlight the importance of formally recognising outstanding tourism experiences, people and places within this dynamic industry.
The awards night will take place in the Glasshouse event space at the Island Gold Coast. A versatile and picturesque venue situated on the ground level overlooking Bruce Bishop Park, the Glasshouse is a perfect space for hosting a spectacular Adventure Tourism Awards night to celebrate.
where will the 'glassies' be held in 2025?
- Location: The Island Gold Coast – 3128 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise.
- Venue: The Glasshouse
- Date: Thursday 6 November, 2025
- Time: 6:00pm – 11:30pm
- Dress Code: Black Tie & Fancy Frocks
- After-party: Dukes Parlour
Raymond Atchison, Stray New Zealand
This is hands down one of the biggest events in the Adventure Tourism Industry’s calendars. No other event celebrates New Zealand and Australia as an entirety like this.
It’s fantastic to see everyone strive to be the best in their given areas. Together we build an amazing industry and events like this give us the platform to show off all of our hard work (and they’re bloody good fun too!)
award categories
Best Travel Agent – Australia & New Zealand
Best Night Out – Australia & New Zealand
Best Adventure Destination – Australia & New Zealand
Best Transport – Australia & New Zealand
Best Accommodation – Australia & New Zealand
Multi-Day Tour/Activity – Australia & New Zealand
Best Day Tour/Activity – Australia & New Zealand
Eco-Tourism Award – Australia & New Zealand
Innovation Award
Best New Comer
Industry Legend Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
People Choice Award