Accreditations and Awards

Tourism Australia developed the Signature Experiences Program in 2012 to showcase the best holiday experiences in Australia to the world.

Murray River Walk became a member of Signature Experiences Great Walks of Australia in the year that it was launched (2016) and Murray River Safari became a member of Signature Experiences Australian Wildlife Journeys, also in the year it was launched (2020).

Murray River Trails is also a member of:

  • Australian Tourism Export Council
  • Tourism Industry Council of South Australia
  • Destination Riverland, and
  • Boating Industry Association/Houseboat Hirers Association

Murray River Trails holds the following accreditations:

  • Advanced Ecotourism Certification with Ecotourism Australia
  • Sustainable Tourism - Quality Tourism Accredited Business
  • COVID Clean Practicing Business

In raising the profile of the Murray River, we are delighted to have won the Ecotourism category at the South Australian Tourism Awards over 5 consecutive years, and to have been inducted into the South Australian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame twice. In 2022 we were awarded the Premier's Award for Service Excellence — a wonderful recognition of our team and the experiences we provide.

  • 2022 South Australian Tourism Award - Premier’s Award for Service Excellence

  • 2022 Hall of Fame & Winner South Australian Tourism Award - Ecotourism

  • 2021 Silver Australian Tourism Award - Ecotourism

  • 2021 Winner South Australian Tourism Award - Ecotourism

  • 2019 Hall of Fame & Winner South Australian Tourism Award - Ecotourism

  • 2018 Winner South Australian Tourism Award - Ecotourism

  • 2017 Silver Australian Tourism Award - Ecotourism

  • 2017 Winner South Australian Tourism Award - Ecotourism

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