Cool Dingo Tour Named 'Best Experience In Queensland'
NOVEMBER 8, 2007. Fraser Island's iconic Cool Dingo Tour has been named the 'Best Experience in Queensland' by some of the toughest travellers on the island's sand tracks - international and domestic backpackers.
The inaugural TNT Golden Backpack awards, announced in Sydney last night as part of the national Adventure and Backpacking Industry conference (ABiC) were, according to TNT Magazine, designed to reward those companies who work hardest to make backpacking around Australia and New Zealand that extra bit special.
Cool Dingo Tours scooped top honours in its category, the only Fraser Coast operator to take out a prize, after a national campaign saw consumers vote in more than 40 categories.
Leisure Sales Manager Joe Currenti (a.k.a. Dingo Joe) said he was thrilled that Cool Dingo was flying the flag for the Fraser Coast by being named 'Best Experience in Queensland.'
"Forget fidgety nights with tents and sleeping bags... our fully guided and all-inclusive Cool Dingo Tours promise a good night's rest on Fraser Island, with comfy lodge accommodation, hearty buffet meals, 4WD tours and return catamaran transfers," he said.
"These tours really are a great way to experience World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and to meet like-minded travellers from all over the globe. There's plenty of action, great value and fun to boot - and best of all no tents, no sleeping bags, no cooking, no driving and no worries."
Dingo Joe was quick to point out the award win was the result of a collective effort and a great win for the region. "This award belongs to the Cool Dingo Ranger guides who live and love Fraser Island," he said. "Without their passion and dedication we wouldn't have won this inaugural Golden Backpack."
The Golden Backpacks are Australia and New Zealand's only dedicated awards for the
independent travel sector. Cool Dingo Tours are part of the Kingfisher Bay group of companies. For more information on Cool Dingo Tours visit www.cooldingotour.com.
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