This year 43 Redlands Coast enterprises have received industry recognition for their delivery of consistently exceptional experiences.
It represents more than double the number of local enterprises who made the previous financial year’s Tourism and Events Queensland’s Best of Queensland Experience Program list.
Redland City Mayor Jos Mitchell said the 2024-2025 financial year list included Council-owned and operated experiences Redland Performing Arts Centre, Redlands IndigiScapes Centre and the IndigiScapes Café.
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“The sheer number of Redlands Coast operators who are on the list shows what an outstanding destination our city is for tourism experiences,” the Mayor said.
“It is fantastic to note the doubling in the number of businesses and operators represented – from 21 last year to 43 this year.
“These operators deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive visitors to our city, which in turn boosts our economy and ultimately creates more local employment opportunities.”
The annual Best of Queensland Experience Program started in 2018 to encourage operators to strive for excellence. In the first financial year Redlands Coast had 16 operators listed, that had jumped to 27 by 2022-23.
Businesses are rated on an independent set of criteria that includes the consistent delivery of an exceptional experience based on positive customer reviews, website with secure online booking, social media presence, as well as holding industry membership and accreditation.
Redlands Coast businesses recognised this year are:
(Accommodation)
- Alexandra Hills Hotel Suites & Conference Centre
- Allure Stradbroke Resort
- Anchorage Beachfront Island Resort
- Cleveland Motor Inn
- Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre
- Mt Cotton Retreat
- One on Harris Apartments
- Pandanus Palms Holiday Resort
- Rainforest Gardens Escape
- Samarinda Jewel By The Sea
- Sanctuary by Sirromet
- Straddie Brewing Co. – Beer n Bed
- The Islander Holiday Resort
- Whalewatch Ocean Beach Resort
- YHA Stradbroke Island Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre
(Attraction)
- 13 Axes Axe Throwing and Rage Rooms Australia
- 2 Bent Rods
- Cineplex Victoria Point
- Colour My Pot
- Redland Museum Inc
- Redland Performing Arts Centre
- Redlands IndigiScapes Centre
- Stephanies Vintage Spa
(Food and drink)
- Bacchus Brewing Co.
- Barcella Restaurant Victoria Point
- Bo Beans Coffee
- Chop ‘n Chill
- Citron Bayside
- IndigiScapes Café
- Koala Tavern
- Little Ship Club
- Merak GF
- Oasis on Straddie (Oasis Mexican Cantina)
- Roof Cafe Co
- Rufus King Seafoods Amity Point
- St Stradbroke
- Straddie Brewing Co.
- Wellington Point Farmhouse Restaurant and Coffee Shop
(General services)
- Discover Stradbroke Accommodation
(Hire services)
- Brisbane Yacht Charters
(Tour)
- Sirromet Winery Experience
- Straddie Brewing Co. – Brewery Tours
- Yura Tours Pty Ltd
When recognised as a Best of Queensland Experience, a tourism operator can use the stamp of recognition allowing travellers to easily identify them.
UPDATE: Seven more Redlands Coast enterprises have made the Tourism and Events Queensland’s Best of Queensland Experience Program list for 2025: Aria Cruises, Bay Island Aqua Accessibility Tours, Bay Island Water Sports Tours, Brisbane Nature Tours, Stradbroke Island Tours, Bay Island Water Sports Hire and SeaLink North Stradbroke Island.
