Six Shoalhaven towns including Berry, Culburra Beach, Huskisson, Kangaroo Valley, Sussex Inlet and Ulladulla have been shortlisted for the second ever NSW 2022 Top Tourism Town Awards.
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Shoalhaven towns will be running alongside a total of 30 ambitious towns across the state to take out the prestigious award of ‘top tourism town’ in three categories based on population size, including a new Tiny Tourism Town category.
The NSW Top Town Awards powered by Business NSW will showcase the value of tourism and the visitor economy to towns across the state by shining a light on the towns, people, attractions and experiences that make NSW a ‘must visit’ destination.
With only two weeks to vote which will make up 25 percent of the overall submission, locals and visitors alike are encouraged to jump online and have their say. Voting is restricted to one town per category here, with Huskisson and Kangaroo Valley in the under 1,500 category; Berry, Culburra Beach and Sussex Inlet in the population under 5,000 category; and Ulladulla in the population over 5,000.
Voting closes on April 27 with one top town winner from each category announced at the LGNSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference, Orange on the 19th of May during the morning plenary session.
Winners in each category will go on to represent NSW at Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards and battle it out amongst the states to be held later in the year.
Coralie Bell, Tourism and Economic Development Manager, Shoalhaven City Council says: “We are thrilled to have six of Shoalhaven’s many incredible towns and villages represented amongst the 30 finalists from across NSW. Being recongised as finalists shows how passionate our business operators are about visitors and is a great achievement after what has been a tough year for the industry. Rally behind the towns you love and let’s bring the win home to Shoalhaven!”
Voting open until 5PM, 27 April here: www.businessnsw.com/media-centre/top-tourism-town-awards-2022-nsw
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Vote for the town you love hereQuotes from Town Business Chambers and CommunityLouise Hallum, Member of Berry Chamber of Commerce and Tourism said: “Berry's is thrilled to be nominated for the NSW Top Tourism Town Award. It is recognises the passion with which our Berry locals share their love of what they do. Berry is blessed with truly stunning bucolic scenery and oodles of village charm. But it is the unique events, fantastic accommodation, specialist shopping, exceptional dining and other experiences that are all delivered with the legendary Berry hospitality and genuine welcome that ultimately makes it such a special, truly memorable place to visit and be.”
Brian Muller, President of Culburra Beach and Districts Chamber of Commerce, said: The Culburra Beach and Districts Chamber of Commerce is very excited to have Culburra Beach nominated as a finalist in the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. The updated and much improved accessibility to Sydney is making Culburra Beach an extremely popular destination for holiday makers. The stunning natural beauty of the area is supported by great cafes, restaurants, amazing beaches and countless things to enjoy.”
Danny Payne, President of Huskisson Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, said: “On behalf of all the incredible businesses in Huskisson, we are incredibly proud to have been nominated as a finalist for this very special award.”
Natalie Harker, Member of Kangaroo Valley Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, said: "Kangaroo Valley is a magical landscape. We are a small community with big hearts and hard-working local businesses. It is great to see their efforts being rewarded and our beautiful valley having a chance to shine."
Sandra Gray, President of Sussex Inlet Chamber of Commerce, said: “The Sussex Inlet Chamber of Commerce is excited that our town and its amazing range of activities and beautiful location has been recognised for the Top Town awards and its recognition of the amazing businesses in our town who work so hard to give tourists the best possible experience.”
Libby Cupitt, Customer Experience Manager, Cupitt’s Estate, said: “We are thrilled to see our wonderful town make the list of finalists for the 2022 NSW Top Tourism Town 2021! In the past year, our region has been a safe haven for visitors around the state to escape and enjoy the natural beauty and incredible food and wine experiences. The resilience and innovation of the operators in Ulladulla and surrounding towns have ensured that visitors have a memorable trip and will want to return again and again. Go Ulladulla!”
Erin Blair, Co-Owner, The Ruse Ulladulla, said: "We love our town, and we are so proud that Ulladulla has been nominated as a finalist in the NSW Top Tourism Towns for 2022. With such a beautiful coastline, spectacular scenery, delicious food & drink, and so many fun things to do - it’s no wonder the area attracts so many visitors, and keeps drawing them back!”
New South Wales Finalists
Tiny Tourism Town less than 1500 residents
- Bowraville, North Coast
- Broke, The Hunter
- Carcoar, Country NSW
- Huskisson, South Coast
- Kangaroo Valley, Southern Highlands
- Karuah, North Coast
- Khancoban, The Riverina
- Milparinka, Outback NSW
- Moulamein, The Murray
Small Tourism Town less than 5000 residents
- Barham, The Murray
- Berry, South Coast
- Cabarita Beach, North Coast
- Culburra Beach, South Coast
- Molong, Country NSW
- Narooma, South Coast
- South West Rocks, North Coast
- Sussex Inlet, South Coast
Top Tourism Town greater than 5000 residents
- Ballina, North Coast
- Bathurst, Country NSW
- Dubbo, Country NSW
- Forster-Tuncurry, North Coast
- Grafton, North Coast
- Griffith, The Riverina
- Kingscliff, North Coast
- Lithgow, Blue Mountains
- Moama, The Murray
- Mudgee, Country NSW
- Newcastle, North Coast
- Orange, Country NSW
- Pokolbin, The Hunter
- Tamworth, Country NSW
- Terrigal, Central Coast
- Ulladulla, South Coast
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