Last Friday BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort was awarded top honours at the Queensland Tourism Awards with a Gold win in the ‘Caravan and Holiday Parks ‘category.
This spectacular result progresses the team to the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, due to be held in March 2023.
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort has been owned by the McKinnon family for 29 years, with three generations of family, and the resort’s managers, attending the evening.
“We are unbelievably proud to have won gold at this level after an ever-changing few years. While there has been ups and downs, we have rolled with it as effectively as possible, with the ultimate aim, as it has always been, to always offer our guests that very special holiday where they can disengage with the everyday and really connect with family and friends,” said owner Greg McKinnon.
“The Whitsundays is a very special place and we are just grateful that holidaymakers the world over choose Queensland, and our resort, as their precious holiday destination.
“Winning this award reflects the offerings of our quality tourism product, our ongoing development and our exceptional standards of customer service.
“We are very aware of always exceeding our guest’s expectations so it is really wonderful for our family, managers and our incredible team to receive this award.
“We could not have ever achieved this without the support of our guests, many who return time and time again, so we thank them sincerely,” continued Greg.
“A huge congratulations to all the other winners and entrants, and to the Queensland Tourism Industry Council for putting on a wonderful night for the industry.”
After purchasing the run-down caravan park 29 years ago, BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort has been transformed by the McKinnon family into the ultimate Whitsunday family holiday destination. This year saw a focus on enhancing accessibility for all, with the introduction of vision-impaired accessible cabins to complement the resort’s existing accessible offerings, as well as its autism sensory room, a popular and much-loved retreat for guests with children on the autism spectrum.
“We have put everything into the resort over the past 29 years and continue to grow to make it the multi-award winning and nationally recognised destination to escape to with family and friends in the Whitsundays,” added Greg.
“Our resort is all about connecting with each other by offering an environment where everyone can enjoy the many facilities and activities on offer, relax in quality accommodation and just all come together.”
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort offers a range of accommodation, from tropical landscaped camp sites through to self-contained studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom cabins, providing options to suit every taste and budget. With over 15 onsite activities including a big, huge, mega waterslide park, lagoon style pool, mini golf, outdoor cinema, Kid’s Club, year-round activities program and much more, BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort offers the ultimate holiday escape.
Three generations of the McKinnon family were present on the night. L to R Molly, Greg, Jan, Jack and Josh McKinnon
L to R, Andrea Mearns, Catherine Paterson and Tanya Cran
