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NSW Tourism Awards 2023
Winners
The NSW Tourism Awards recognise over 26 categories for outstanding performance. It is our pleasure to present the winners for the 2023 awards categories.
Thank you to everyone in our amazing industry and Congratulations to the winners
The very best of luck to all our State winners of the nationally-aligned categories (1-26) who will represent NSW at the prestigious 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards to be held in Darwin on Friday 15 March 2024. Jump to Honorary Awards lower on page.
Hall of Fame 2023
Congratulations to our newest inductee
Sydney Harbour Kayaks
Sydney Harbour Kayaks, Sydney
1. Major Tourist Attraction
2. Tourist Attraction
3. Major Festivals & Events
4. Festivals & Events
5. Eco-Tourism
6. Cultural Tourism
7. Excellence - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island
8. Retail & Hire Services
9. Visitor Information Services
10. Business Event Venues
11. Major Tour & Transport Operators
12. Tour &/or Transport Ops
Major Tourist Attractions
Gold: Australian Reptile Park, Somersby
Silver: Taronga Zoo Western Plains, Dubbo
Bronze: Jambaroo Action Park, Jambaroo
Australian Reptile Park
Tourist Attractions
Gold: Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, Port Stephens
Silver: IFLY Indoor Skydiving, Penrith
Bronze: Old Dubbo Goal, Dubbo
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Major Festivals and Events
Gold: Tamworth Country Music Festival, Tamworth
Silver: Byron Bay Bluesfest 2023, Byron Bay
Tamworth Country Music Festival
Festivals and Events
Gold: Tumbafest Inc, Tumbarumba
Silver: Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail, Bathurst
Bronze: Bathurst Winter Festival, Bathurst
Tumbafest Inc
Ecotourism
Gold: Sydney by Kayak, Lavender Bay
Silver: Vision Walk - Eco Tours, Byron Bay
Bronze: Kestrel Nest EcoHut, Mt Adrah
Sydney by Kayak
Cultural Tourism
Gold: Local Sauce Tours, Redfern
Silver: Old Dubbo Gaol, Dubbo
Local Sauce Tours
Excellence in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experience
Gold: Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience, Gumbaynggirr Country, Coffs Harbour
Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience
Tourism Retail, Hire and Services
Gold: Sydney Harbour Kayaks, the Spit Bridge, Mosman
Silver: Camplify, Newcastle
Bronze: Ask Roz Blue Mountains
Visitor Information Services
Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Business Event Venues
Gold: Crown Plaza Terrigal Pacfic, Terrigal
Silver: Hyatt Regency Sydney, Sydney
Bronze: Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains by MGallery, Leura
Crown Plaza Terrigal Pacific
Major Tours & Transport Operators
Gold: Moonshadow - TQC Cruises
Moonshadow - TQC Cruises
Tour and/or Transport Operators
Gold: Vision Walks - Eco Tours, Byron Bay
Silver: Tweed Eco Cruises, Tweed Heads
Bronze: Blue Mountains Stargazing, Blue Mountains
Vision Walks - Eco Tours, Byron Bay
13. Adventure Tourism
14. Marketing & Campaigns
15. Restaurants & Catering Services
16. Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries
17. Caravan & Holiday Parks
19. Unique Accom
20. Self-Contained Accom
22. 4-4.5 Star Accom
23. 5 Star Accom
24. New Tourism Business
25. Excellence in Food
26. Excellence in Accessible
27. Local Govt. Award
30. Take 3 For The Sea Award For Visitor Litter Prevention
Adventure Tourism
Gold: Balloon Aloft, Australia
Silver: Sydney Harbour Kayaks, The Spit Bridge, Mosman
Bronze: Wajaana Yaam Gumbaynggirr Adventure Tours, Gumbaynggirr Country, Coffs Harbour
Balloon Aloft, Australia
Tourism Marketing and Campaigns
Gold: The Tweed Tourism Company
Silver: City of Newcastle, Newcastle
Bronze: Destination Wollongong: Warm up Wollongong: Sip, Savour & Stay Cosy
The Tweed Tourism Company
Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
Gold: Potager, Carool
Silver: Love Lord Howe, Lord Howe Island
Bronze: Margan Wines & Restaurant, Broke
Potager, Carool
Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries
Gold: Husk Farm Distillery, Tumbulgum
Silver: Courabyra Wines, Tumbarumba
Bronze: Cape Byron Distillery, McLeods Shoot
Husk Farm Distillery, Tumbulgum
Caravan and Holiday Parks
Gold: Tiona, Forster
Silver: Tasman Holiday Parks, Racecourse Beach
Tiona, Foster
Unique Accommodation
Gold: Diamond Waters Treehouse Retreat, The Camden Haven
Silver: Evamor Valley, Mudgee
Bronze: Wilga Station, Bathurst
Diamond Waters Treehouse Retreat, The Camden Haven
Self-Contained Accommodation
Gold: Peppertree Collection, Mudgee
Silver: The Drawing Rooms of Berry, Berry
Bronze: Cedars Mount View, Mount View
Peppertree Collection, Mudgee
4 – 4.5 Star Accommodation
Gold: Oriana Retro Hotel & Resort, Orange
Silver: The Byng Street Boutique Hotel, Orange
Bronze: Elements of Byron, Byron Bay
Oriana Retro Hotel & Resort, Orange
5 Star Accommodation
Gold: Kalinya Estate, Bargo
Silver: Mt Hay Retreat, Berry
Bronze: Elements of Byron, Byron Bay
Kalinya Estate, Bargo
New Tourism Business
Gold: Contained in Nimbin Accomodation, Nimbin
Silver: Positive Energy Adventures & Retreats, Port Macquarie
Contained in Nimbin Accommodation, Nimbin
Food I Am, Wagga Wagga
Excellence in Accessible Tourism
Gold: Cocky Guides, Sydney
Cocky Guides, Sydney
Local Government Award for Tourism
Gold: Central Coast Council - Destination Central Coast
Silver: Dubbo Regional Council, Dubbo
Central Coast Council - Destination Central Coast
Take 3 For The Sea Award For Visitor Litter Prevention
Gold: Sydney By Kayak
Silver: The Observatory Self Contained Apartments, Coffs Harbour
Bronze: Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters, Port Stephens
TOURISM STAR JUDGES' AWARD
The Tourism Star Judges awards were given to those organisations who have showed that special edge this year. They are the entries that really connect, be it because of their commitment, innovative approach and their resilience.
Crank It up Batemans Bay
Mt Hay Retreat
