Press Release Tourism awards

October 2004

Last weekend Undersea Explorer won the Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards for Adventure Tourism. This accolade has thrilled our management and staff, and the achievement has been earned through teamwork, passion for our product, and commitment to high standards of customer service……………and a bit of "shark madness" helps!

"We are pleased that our unique combination of adventure diving expeditions and marine research has received recognition" said John Rumney, Manager. "Our goal of providing incredible, exciting and new adventure dive experiences through conducting groundbreaking research projects has been achieved!"

After winning the 1998 Eco-tourism category, and a 2002 Eco-tourism finalist, Undersea Explorer has now been recognized as the North Queensland leader in Adventure tourism. We are very proud that such a distinguished judging panel have recognised that a company can excel in both Eco-tourism and Adventure.

Undersea Explorer has gained world recognition with our shark research project, Coral Sea conservation and Dwarf Minke Whale Expeditions featured on 60 Minutes, ABC 7.30pm Report, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Channel 9 and French III.

Tropical North Queensland tourism is only possible because of our sustainable protected natural assets, the high tourism standards in the region, and excellent local suppliers. Many thanks to our guests and agents and researchers who have supported us over the years - you are all involved in this win!

We are now hoping to do well in the state Awards, and we send congratulations to all 2004 TNQ Tourism Award winners and finalists.


Karen Stanaway
Sales & Marketing Manager
Undersea Explorer

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