The winner of the Adels Grove ‘Share the Secret’ social media photo competition has today been announced with a cheeky entry by popular North West Queensland photographer Sarah Conlon taking out top honours.

A two-month competition, that saw more than one hundred entries submitted; Mrs. Conlan’s entry featuring her husbands daughter showing off dad’s swimming shorts while he takes a quick dip in the emerald green waters of Lawn Hill Creek was successful in gaining the most public votes.

A feat that sees her taking home a three-day full inclusive Discover Lawn Hill Guided Tour for two adults valued in excess of $2,200, Mrs. Conlon spoke of her fond memories of Adels Grove from childhood as a driver for her visit.

"We absolutely adore Adels Grove. I have very fond memories camping there as kid so we are very thankful to be able to create our own memories with our children” she said.

“Adels Grove is certainly a must see wonder in this part of Queensland and we can’t thank the Adels Team enough for this amazing opportunity."

Aimed at sharing people’s personal experiences and the highlights of the almost secret like location that is Adels Grove, the ‘Share the Secret’ competition saw entrants sharing their favourite images on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram along with a creative caption and the hashtag #HiddenTreasures.

With entries ranging from lizards sunning themselves overlooking the breathtaking Boodjamulla Lawn Hill Gorge, through to camp oven cooking in The Grove camping area; Adels Grove Park Manager and Co-owner Michelle Low Mow was humbled by the range of memories they have been able to create for people.

“The Share the Secret competition was initially a concept to drive interaction and traffic to our social media pages and whilst it was extremely successful in doing this with the entries alone attracting 1,861 likes, it also had us feeling extremely proud when seeing the vast range of memorable moments we have been able to create for our visitors” said Michelle.

With all entries visible on the Share the Secret album on the Adels Grove Facebook page we’re pretty sure it’s safe to say the secret that is Adels Grove just a few hours outside of Mount Isa is officially out!

A ‘hidden treasure’ nestled into vast sprawling plains, the idyllic tourism hotspot Adels Grove is inviting visitors to share the secrets that make them one of Outback Queensland’s most picturesque and popular locations via a social media photo competition. Situated just 10 kilometres away from the stunning natural beauty of Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park, 50 kilometres from the incredible archaeology of the World Heritage-listed Miyumba (Riversleigh) Fossil Fields, and a favourite of locals, interstate and overseas visitors alike; the Adels Grove camping park sits alongside the emerald green waters of Lawn Hill Creek, surrounded by lush tropical and native plant life, sprawling ranges and an abundance of wildlife. A photographer’s paradise; utilising the popular social media competition format was a “given option” said Park Manager and Co-owner Michelle Low Mow when considering new and innovative marketing formats. “Social media is such an on-trend and successful format of marketing and PR these days, so when considering new ways to share the experience that is Adels Grove a photo competition via our popular social media assets was an easy decision” she said. Aimed at sharing people’s personal experiences and the highlights of the almost secret like location that is Adels Grove, the competition will entail entrants sharing their favourite images on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram along with a caption and thehashtag #HiddenTreasures. Entries will be shared on the Adels Grove pages throughout the competition with the most ‘liked’ entry winning a 3 day Discover Lawn Hill Tour for 2 adults. “Although the entrants will of course have already experienced the hidden treasures Adels Grove has to offer who wouldn’t want to win a return visit?” said Michelle. “Valued at $2,200 the 3 day guided tour of Adels Grove includes travel to and from Adels Grove ex Mount Isa, breakfast, dinner and lunch daily, accommodation and guided tours of the Riversleigh (Miyumba) Fossil Fields and Lawn Hill (Boodjamulla) National Park… it’s the perfect prize to start a family vacation, a romantic getaway or even an amazing gift for someone special” she added. Kicking off this Friday in time for Easter holidays the ‘Adels Grove Share the Secret’ competition will run through until May 31. Entrants are encouraged to submit as many photos of their Adels Grove experience as they wish, while encouraging friends and family to like their post when it makes it to the Adels Grove pages. With more information available from the Adels Grove website be sure to start searching through your photo archives and get tagging #HiddenTreasures!