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Undara Experience’s most recent award was received in 2009 in the highly competitive Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards. Opera in the Outback won the award for Festivals and Events.
Undara Experience was also named a finalist at both the Queensland and Tropical North Queensland Awards in the category Significant Tourist Attraction. These awards are a credit to the entire Undara team and it’s supporters – Thank you! 
Savannah Guides Limited were also winners at the Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards in the category, “Tourism Education and Training”. This is their third year in a row for this award - Well Done Savannah Guides!!
On Australia Day (January 25th, 2008) Gerry Collins, founder of Undara Experience, received a Member of the Order of Australia Medal for his tireless work for the development of the Agricultural and Tourism Industries stretching over 50 years.
| Organisation / Award | Category |
| Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards 2008 |
Winner – Significant Tourist Attraction |
| Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 |
Winner – Significant Tourist Attraction |
| PublicityShip Hidden Jewel Awards 2007 | State Winner – Queensland |
| Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards 2006 – Life Membership | Winner – Gerry Collins |
| Australian Tourism Awards 2003 | Winner – Unique Accommodation |
| Queensland Tourism Awards 2002 | Winner – Unique Accommodation |
| Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards 2002 | Winner – Unique Accommodation |
| Gulf Savannah Tourism & Business Awards 2002 | Winner – Hospitality Services |
| Queensland Hotels Association Awards 2001 | Winner – Best Mid-Range Accommodation |
| Queensland Tourism Awards 2001 – Outstanding Contribution to Tourism by an Individual | Winner – Gerry Collins |
| Gulf Savannah Tourism & Business Awards 2001 | Winner – Hospitality Services |
| North Queensland Tourism Awards 2001 | Finalist – Significant Regional Attraction |
| Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards 2001 | Winner – Unique Accommodation |
| Gulf Savannah Tourism & Business Awards 2000 | Winner – Media and Communications |
| Advanced Eco Tourism Accreditation 1999 | National Eco Tourism Accreditation Program |
| North Queensland Tourism Awards 1999 | Winner – Major Tourist Attractions |
| Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards 1999 | Winner – Unique Accommodation |
| Queensland Tourism Awards 1998 | Winner – Significant Regional Attractions |
| Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards 1998 | Finalist – Significant Regional Attractions |
| North Queensland Tourism Awards 1998 | Winner – Significant Regional Attractions Winner – Gerry Collins, Outstanding Contribution to Tourism by an Individual |
| North Queensland Tourism Awards 1997 | Inducted into the Hall of Fame for Environmental Tourism |
| North Queensland Tourism Awards 1996 | Winner – Environmental Tourism |
| North Queensland Tourism Awards 1995 | Finalist – Environmental Tourism Finalist – Marketing & Promotion |
| Queensland Hotels Association Awards 1994 | Finalist – Best Hotel/Resort Accommodation Finalist – Best Marketed Hotel/Resort |
| North Queensland Tourism Awards 1994 | Winner – Environmental Tourism |
| Queensland Tourism Awards 1993 | Winner – Environmental Tourism |
| North Queensland Tourism Awards 1993 | Winner – Major Tourist Attraction Winner – Environmental Tourism |
| North Queensland Tourism Awards 1992 | Winner – Environmental Tourism Winner – Major Tourist Attraction |
| Queensland Tourism Awards 1991 | Finalist – Specialist Accommodation |
| North Queensland Tourism Awards 1991 | Winner – Major Tourist Attraction Winner – Tourism Development Project Winner – Specialist Accommodation |
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