8 May 2024

MEDIA RELEASE

ridgemill estate Winery and Cabins in the Vineyard achieves top scores again in the 2024 Best of Queensland Experiences (BOQE).

ridgemill estate has cemented its position as a top winery, accommodation and experiences attraction across ‘destination Granite Belt’ after being rated perfect scores for the fourth year running, in TEQ’S ‘Best of Queensland Experiences’ Programme.

Owners Martin Cooper and Michelle Feenan are “exhilarated and proud” to know that ridgemill estate is recognised as a ‘best of the best’ Queensland experience.

They attribute achieving their high GRI and full mark score of 100/100 points, to the efforts and dedication of their talented staff. “The team love their work and interacting with our customers and this shows in these results.”

 Martin Cooper and Michelle Feenan, Owners of Ridgemill Estate:

“We are extremely humbled to know our guests see us in this light. Being awarded a ‘best of the best’ tourism experience helps us stand proud knowing we have a product and business that is recognised this way.

 We were thrilled the first year we had full scores of 100/100 for both the accommodation and cellar door categories, but to achieve this result four years running is just bliss”.

 Peter Homan CEO — Queensland Country Tourism: 

"What a fantastic achievement for ridgemill estate to be recognised as one of Queensland's top experiences for the fourth year in a row and we are incredibly excited to have a business with such a high calibre in Queensland Country.

 Achieving the Tourism & Events Queensland's Best of Queensland's Experiences Status is a milestone worth celebrating. ridgemill estate consistently go above and beyond to deliver a truly transformational experience for their guests and this award only solidifies their commitment to excellence".

More than 2,000 Queensland tourism products are celebrating their status as Best of Queensland Experiences, cementing the state’s commitment to being Australia’s number one holiday destination. 

·       The Best of Queensland Experiences Program is an innovative program that guides the Queensland tourism industry to deliver exceptional customer experiences, create positive word of mouth, help attract more visitors, grow expenditure and increase market share. 

·       The program has been developed in partnership with the state’s Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs), the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) and the Department of Tourism and Sport (DTS).

·       It identifies and recognises experiences that best bring the Queensland story to life and consistently deliver a high-quality visitor experience. 

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Media Contact: Michelle Feenan, Owner, PH: 0400 188 373 | michelle@ridgemillestate.com 

Available for Interview: Martin Cooper, Owner 0403 462 200 |martin@ridgemillestate.com