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Mandurah, WA, wins national Top Tourism Town Awards at Parliament House today

Mandurah in Western Australia has won the major national award of Top Tourism Town for the first time ever at Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards 2023 , with the ceremony held today at Parliament House in Canberra.

The awards are presented by the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) , the national representative body for tourism which provides leadership and representation through a national voice for tourism,  and are sponsored by Tourism Australia and Qantas . Winners are determined by a state and national level voting process combining people’s choice votes and an industry judging panel.

“The town of Mandurah in Western Australia has won the top award for the first time ever, and we congratulate them in taking out the top prize in 2023,” said Shaun de Bruyn, Chairman Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards.  

“Mandurah, a small city on the south west coast of Western Australia, is known for its stunning waterways and coastline, internationally significant wetlands, and The Estuary and Peel Inlet are some of Australia’s most spectacular playgrounds for boating, fishing and wildlife watching. It offers a relaxed atmosphere making it the perfect holiday destination,” Mr de Bruyn continued.

“Queenstown in Tasmania, won Gold in the Small Tourism Town category. This remote West Coast town is home to a vibrant arts precinct, century-old steam train and breathtaking mountain views.

“The Tiny Tourism Town category has seen Dwellingup in Western Australia, a small town an hour and a half south from Perth, the Gold winner. Dwellingup is a nature playground where mountain bike and hiking trails gently wind through the Darling Scarp,” Mr de Bruyn continued.

“Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards 2023 are part of the Australian Tourism Awards series, with a focus on promoting regional tourism in Australia - this is the chance for our regions to really claim the spotlight. They promote not only the individual towns themselves, but also the positive impact tourism has on regional communities.

“Competition has been fierce this year, and we’ve had strong representation across all categories from each state and territory.  Our awards form part of the Quality Tourism Framework which combines multiple tourism accreditations, business development and awards programs into a single, user-friendly online tool to develop tourism businesses of all sizes all over Australia to grow their market,” Mr de Bruyn continued.

Today’s award ceremony also revealed Australia’s Top Tour Guide , with Rosanna Angus from WAITOC taking home the Gold.

As part of the awards formalities, all state and territory finalists and their guests were treated to a lunch time ceremony at Canberra’s Parliament House, with addresses by Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, and Executive General Manager of Corporate Affairs for Tourism Australia, Bede Fennell.

Mr Fennell said Tourism Australia congratulates all of the award finalists and winners for their hard work and ongoing commitment to Australia’s tourism industry.

“Tourism is the lifeblood of so many communities around the country and the Top Tourism Town Awards are a chance to acknowledge the contribution they have made to our visitor economy,” Mr Fennell said.

“Tourism towns have helped to make Australia the welcoming and desirable destination it is today, and we thank these communities for all of their hard work and resilience over the past few years,” he concluded.

See full list of category finalists and winners below, along with main award winner bios. For more information on the Top Tourism Town Awards 2023 visit www.toptourismtowns.com.au

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For more information on the Top Tourism Awards by ATIC visit www.toptourismtowns.com.au

GOLD WINNER BIOS

Top Tourism Town GOLD winner – Mandurah, WA Mandurah has stunning waterways and coastline, internationally significant wetlands and is intrinsically connected to its natural environment which is a strong visitor drawcard. It is one of Australia’s most spectacular playgrounds for boating, fishing and wildlife watching. The Estuary and Peel Inlet provide endless water-based activities including riding jet skis, BBQ boats, houseboating and more. No trip to Mandurah is complete without a boat cruise through the canals or trip to see world renowned artist Thomas Dambo’s Giants of Mandurah outdoor exhibition. Mandurah is known for its beautiful waterways and relaxed holiday atmosphere making it the perfect family holiday destination.

Small Tourism Town GOLD winner – Queenstown, TAS Queenstown, a remote West Coast town in Tasmania, offers an unforgettable experience for adventurous travellers. Once one of the richest mining towns in the world, Queenstown is now home to a vibrant arts precinct, century-old steam train, and breathtaking mountain views. Visitors can explore the town's history through murals, museums, and art galleries, while thrill-seekers discover mountain bike tracks, bouldering fields and access to many of Tasmania’s unique rainforest hikes. The town's biennial Unconformity Festival showcases all genres of artists, performers, and storytellers. While the journey to Queenstown may be challenging, it's worth the wait to experience this Tasmanian gem.

Tiny Tourism Town GOLD winner – Dwellingup, WA Dwellingup is an ancient place where trails meet and dreamtime stories still echo along the Murray River and through the old-growth forest. It’s a nature playground, where mountain bike and hiking trails gently wind and trace the curves of the Darling Scarp. A place where you can truly retreat, adventure and explore. Indulge in local produce, admire celebrated artisans and experience cultural and eco experiences. Sleep under the blanket of a billion stars, discover isolated swimming holes amongst towering trees and completely disconnect, immersed in the sounds of nature. Dwellingup is truly a place, for those that are Wild@Heart.

Top Tour Guide GOLD winner – Rosanna Angus, WAITOC Rosanna Angus is a proud Jawi woman whose family lived on Sunday Island - on the Dampier Peninsula coast, north of Broome. She shares stories of Aboriginal life on the island before the mission closed in 1962, and why the culture is still so strong today. Her tourism journey began when she was a child - growing up in a family who were all Bardi Jawi Saltwater People, with a strong aspiration to share their history and culture with the rest of the world.

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Mandurah was named the winner of the 2022 GWN7 Top Tourism Town Award at the 2022 Perth Airport WA Tourism Conference Dinner on 22nd June. Mandurah claimed the Gold Medal in the Top Tourism Town category, with Geraldton claiming Silver and Esperance taking out Bronze.

Mandurah has been crowned Western Australia’s Top Tourism Town at today’s 2022 GWN7 Top Tourism Town Awards.

Mayor Rhys Williams said Mandurah has always been a significant place in WA and is delighted to see it get the recognition it deserves.

“We are so proud to see Mandurah awarded Top Tourism Town for 2022,” said Mr Williams.

“Woven by waterways, Mandurah is a city with a village heart. Blessed with endless stretches of pristine coastline, tree lined walkways, plenty of attractions and safe swimming beaches; Mandurah is the perfect family holiday destination and it’s truly wonderful to see it recognised as such.”

The GWN7 Top Tourism Town Awards recognise and reward towns in Western Australia that demonstrate a strong commitment to encouraging tourism and increasing visitation to the destination. Mandurah competed against Collie, Esperance, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Karratha and Kununurra for the top spot.

Visit Mandurah General Manager, Anita Kane, said the recognition came at the perfect time.

“Over the last few years, Western Australians have explored their State and Mandurah has fast become a much-loved tourism destination,” said Ms Kane.

“Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, long-running tourism operators have launched new products and news attractions have opened their doors. As such, Mandurah has become a major competitor in the tourism industry and this award acknowledges this,” said Ms Kane.

With an estuary twice the size of Sydney Harbour, Mandurah is one of Australia’s most spectacular playgrounds for boating, fishing and wildlife watching. The Mandurah Estuary and Peel Inlet provide endless water-based activities including riding waterbikes, floating on BBQ boats, SUP Yoga, houseboating and many more.

This is the second time Mandurah has been awarded Top Tourism Town. In 2017, Mandurah competed against Kalgoorlie-Boulder and Albany.

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Collie, Geraldton, and Mandurah named finalists in 2023 WA Top Tourism Town Awards

West Australians can now have their say on whether Collie, Geraldton, or Mandurah will be crowned the State’s top tourism town for 2023.

Voting has opened for the 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Awards, with thirteen WA holiday spots named finalists across three categories.

Finalists include Exmouth, Leonora, Tom Price, and York in the Small Tourism Town Award category.

Coolgardie, Dwellingup, Gascoyne Junction, New Norcia, Northcliffe, and Pemberton are fighting for the Tiny Tourism Town Award.

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Tourism Council WA chief executive Evan Hall encouraged the public to get behind their favourite holiday destination.

“It could be a town you’ve only just discovered but where you felt incredibly welcomed in your time there or it could be the place you visit year in, year out because you always have a fantastic experience. This is your chance to have your say,” he said.

The winner of the Top Tourism Town Award will receive a $20,000 airtime package to promote their town on regional television, with the winner of the Small Tourism Town Award picking up a $10,000 airtime package and the Tiny Tourism Town winner receiving a $5,000 package.

The winning destinations will go into a national competition for the chance to be named Australia’s Top Tourism Town, Small Tourism Town or Tiny Tourism Town.

By voting, you can go into the draw to win a $5000 holiday in WA or a $500 voucher to spend at any RAC park.

Visit here to vote. Voting closes 5pm, April 26.

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Mandurah wins GOLD at national Top Tourism Town awards

Mandurah has been named Australia’s Top Tourism Town at the national awards announced in Canberra today.

This achievement comes on the heels of a series of tourism triumphs for Mandurah, including winning back-to-back gold in the WA Top Tourism Town awards in 2022 and 2023.

The awards recognise and reward towns across the country that demonstrate a strong commitment to encouraging tourism and increasing visitation to the destination.

After winning the WA Top Tourism town two years running, Mandurah has today been announced as the National Top Tourism Town and I could not be more proud.

“Tourism isn’t just about welcoming visitors to share in our unique offerings; it’s about growing our businesses, employing our local people in meaningful jobs, and celebrating our natural assets. Our partnership between City of Mandurah and Visit Mandurah to reform our approach to tourism is having some real success, and it is something that I’m grateful to the teams for.

“Our local hospitality and tourism operators have done some incredible work to further enhance our tourism experiences, propelling us from strength to strength. Special thanks go to FORM and Thomas Dambo for the incredible addition of the Giants of Mandurah to our tourism offering.

“Today is a momentous occasion for our community, a cause for celebration that we can all join in." - Mayor Rhys Williams

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This city was just crowned the 'top tourism town' in Australia for 2023

By Kristine Tarbert | 8 months ago

Mandurah in Western Australia has been crowned the Top Tourism Town in Australia for the first time ever at Australia's Top Tourism Town Awards 2023

The small city on the south west coast of Western Australia, about an hour's drive from Perth, is known for its stunning waterways and coastline, internationally significant wetlands.

The Estuary and Peel Inlet are also considered some of Australia's most spectacular playgrounds for boating, fishing and wildlife watching.

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"It offers a relaxed atmosphere making it the perfect holiday destination," Shaun de Bruyn, Chairman Australia's Top Tourism Town Awards, said after the ceremony held at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday.

"Australia's Top Tourism Town Awards 2023 are part of the Australian Tourism Awards series, with a focus on promoting regional tourism in Australia – this is the chance for our regions to really claim the spotlight.

"They promote not only the individual towns themselves, but also the positive impact tourism has on regional communities."

Winners are determined by a state and national level voting process combining people's choice votes and an industry judging panel.

Coming in second place with a silver award for top tourism town was Ballarat, Victoria, with Caloundra in Queensland taking out the bronze.

All up, there were three categories awarded, with winners also crowned for top Small Tourism Town and top Tiny Tourism Town.

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Queenstown in Tasmania, won Gold in the Small Tourism Town category. This remote West Coast town is home to a vibrant arts precinct, century-old steam train and breathtaking mountain views. 

Airlie Beach, Queensland won silver and Sorrento, Victoria took out the bronze.

Meanwhile, the Tiny Tourism Town category was won by Dwellingup in Western Australia, a small town an hour and a half south from Perth. Dwellingup is considered a nature playground where mountain bike and hiking trails gently wind through the Darling Scarp.

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Aireys Inlet in Victoria won the silver award in the tiny town category, with NSW's only podium finish thanks to Huskisson winning bronze.

Tourism Australia congratulated all of the award finalists and winners for their hard work and ongoing commitment to Australia's tourism industry. 

"Tourism is the lifeblood of so many communities around the country and the Top Tourism Town Awards are a chance to acknowledge the contribution they have made to our visitor economy,"   Executive General Manager of Corporate Affairs for Tourism Australia, Bede Fennell said.

"Tourism towns have helped to make Australia the welcoming and desirable destination it is today, and we thank these communities for all of their hard work and resilience over the past few years," he concluded. 

Earlier this year the top towns in NSW were announced with the South Coast dominating across all categories.

Berry and Huskisson both won gold in the Tiny and Small Town categories of the NSW Top Town Awards.

Meanwhile, Kangaroo Valley took Bronze in the Tiny Town category, and Ulladulla Silver in the Top Town category.

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Mandurah, WA: Australia’s Newest Top Tourism Town

Posted by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Sep 18, 2023 | Accolades | 0 |

The awards are presented by the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) , the national representative body for tourism which provides leadership and representation through a national voice for tourism,  and are sponsored by Tourism Australia and Qantas. Winners are determined by a state and national level voting process combining people’s choice votes and an industry judging panel.

“The town of Mandurah in Western Australia has won the top award for the first time ever, and we congratulate them in taking out the top prize in 2023,” said Shaun de Bruyn, Chairman Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards.

“Mandurah, a small city on the south west coast of Western Australia, is known for its stunning waterways and coastline, internationally significant wetlands, and The Estuary and Peel Inlet are some of Australia’s most spectacular playgrounds for boating, fishing and wildlife watching. It offers a relaxed atmosphere making it the perfect holiday destination,” Mr de Bruyn continued.

“Queenstown in Tasmania, won Gold in the Small Tourism Town category. This remote West Coast town is home to a vibrant arts precinct, century-old steam train and breathtaking mountain views.

“The Tiny Tourism Town category has seen Dwellingup in Western Australia, a small town an hour and a half south from Perth, the Gold winner. Dwellingup is a nature playground where mountain bike and hiking trails gently wind through the Darling Scarp,” Mr de Bruyn continued.

“Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards 2023 are part of the Australian Tourism Awards series, with a focus on promoting regional tourism in Australia – this is the chance for our regions to really claim the spotlight. They promote not only the individual towns themselves, but also the positive impact tourism has on regional communities.

“Competition has been fierce this year, and we’ve had strong representation across all categories from each state and territory.  Our awards form part of the Quality Tourism Framework which combines multiple tourism accreditations, business development and awards programs into a single, user-friendly online tool to develop tourism businesses of all sizes all over Australia to grow their market,” Mr de Bruyn continued.

Today’s award ceremony also revealed Australia’s Top Tour Guide , with Rosanna Angus from WAITOC taking home the Gold.

As part of the awards formalities, all state and territory finalists and their guests were treated to a lunch time ceremony at Canberra’s Parliament House, with addresses by Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, and Executive General Manager of Corporate Affairs for Tourism Australia, Bede Fennell.

Mr Fennell said Tourism Australia congratulates all of the award finalists and winners for their hard work and ongoing commitment to Australia’s tourism industry.

“Tourism is the lifeblood of so many communities around the country and the Top Tourism Town Awards are a chance to acknowledge the contribution they have made to our visitor economy,” Mr Fennell said.

“Tourism towns have helped to make Australia the welcoming and desirable destination it is today, and we thank these communities for all of their hard work and resilience over the past few years,” he concluded.

See full list of category finalists and winners below, along with main award winner bios. For more information on the Top Tourism Town Awards 2023 visit www.toptourismtowns.com.au

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Celebrate the regions.

The awards are the chance for the regions to claim the spotlight and showcase their communities and all they have to offer tourism.

Each category is measured by population size along with attractions, amenities, and the infrastructure designed to host guests. Every town has something wonderful to offer - why not get your community involved and tell us what’s yours...

Winners can enjoy state recognition, increased visitation, free publicity and the pride of living in one of Australia’s best towns!

You must first enter your state/territory Top Tourism Town Awards, win Gold in your category (determined by population) and then you will automatically be put forward to the National Awards in September at Parliament House. Winners are determined by a state and national level voting process combining review scores and an industry judging panel.

It's not just the town but the people we want to celebrate too. We also have a category for Top Tour Guide to recognise the most charismatic and entertaining guides in the industry. You can put your choice forward and tell us who you think deserves to be the best Guide in the business.

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You must first enter your state/territory Top Tourism Town Awards, win Gold in your category and then you will automatically be put forward to the National Awards in September at Parliament House. Winners are determined by a state and national level voting process combining review scores and an industry judging panel.

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