NSW Tourism Awards 2024

The NSW Tourism Awards, is a fantastic awards program that celebrates the outstanding work of the state’s tourism industry.

Open to all tourism businesses within New South Wales, categories range for tourist attractions, tour and transport, festivals and events, food, wine, accommodation and more. 

Sydney Weekender is a proud sponsor of these awards as we aim to showcase as much of this beautiful state.

4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation
GOLD: Oriana Retro Hotel & Resort, Orange

5 Star Luxury Accommodation
GOLD: Mt Hay Retreat, Berry 
SILVER: Kalinya Estate, Bargo

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experiences
GOLD: Bundyi Cultural Tours, Wagga Wagga

Adventure Tourism
HALL OF FAME & GOLD: Balloon Aloft, Hunter Valley, Camden Valley, Mudgee and Byron Bay
SILVER: Let’s Go Surfing, Sydney, Byron Bay
BRONZE: Oz Jet Boating, Sydney

Caravan & Holiday Parks
GOLD: Holiday Haven Lake Conjola 
SILVER: Tathra Beach Eco Camp
BRONZE: Tasman Holiday Parks Racecourse Beach, Bawley Point

Cultural Tourism 
GOLD: Port Macquarie Museum
SILVER: Local Sauce Tours, Sydney
BRONZE: Dubbo Regional Council – Old Dubbo Gaol

Ecotourism
GOLD: Kestrel Nest EcoHut, Mount Adrah
SILVER: Sydney By Kayak, Lavender Bay
BRONZE: Navigate Expeditions, Far South Coast

Excellence in Accessible Tourism
GOLD: Balloon Aloft Australia, Hunter Valley, Camden Valley, Mudgee and Byron Bay
SILVER: Blue Mountains Climbing School
BRONZE: Sails Holiday Park, Belmont

Excellence in Food Tourism 
GOLD: Love Lord Howe
SILVER: Food I Am, Wagga Wagga
BRONZE: Tocumwal Chocolate School

Festivals & Events 
GOLD: Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash
SILVER: Tumbafest Inc, Tumbarumba
BRONZE: Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail

Hosted Accommodation
GOLD: Black Sheep Inn, Borenore
SILVER: Amaroo Valley Springs, Kangaroo Valley

Local Government Award for Tourism 
GOLD: Bathurst Regional Council
SILVER: City of Newcastle

Major Festivals & Events 
GOLD: Bluesfest Byron Bay 
SILVER: Strawberry Fields Festival, Tocumwal

Major Tour & Transport Operators
GOLD: Captain Cook Cruises – Sydney
SILVER: Moonshadow – TQC Cruises, Nelson Bay

Major Tourist Attractions 
GOLD: Symbio Wildlife Park, Helensburgh
SILVER: 4WD Tours R Us, Anna Bay
BRONZE: The Big Banana Fun Park, Coffs Harbour

New Tourism Business 
GOLD: Beneath The Bay, Batemans Bay
SILVER: Showtime Kayaking, Lake Macquarie
BRONZE: The Brooklet, Brooklet

Self Contained Accommodation
GOLD: Cedars Mount View, Hunter Valley

Service to Tourism Industry 
GOLD: TRC Tourism
SILVER: Sparrowly Group
BRONZE: Hipscotch

Take 3 For The Sea Award For Visitor Litter Prevention 
GOLD: Sydney By Kayak, Lavender Bay
SILVER: Cruise Eden, Eden

Tour & Transport Operators 
GOLD: Blue Mountains Day Tours by Chapman Tours
SILVER: 4WD Tours R Us, Anna Bay
BRONZE: Activity Tours Australia, Sydney

Tourism Marketing & Campaigns 
GOLD: Tweed Tourism Company
SILVER: Barrington Coast: Whatever It Takes
BRONZE: City of Newcastle

Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
HALL OF FAME & GOLD: Potager, Carool 
SILVER: Pipit Restaurant, Pottsville
BRONZE: Frankie’s Restaurant and Bar, Lithgow

Tourism Retail, Hire & Services 
GOLD: Ask Roz Blue Mountains
SILVER: Hirehood, Northern Rivers
BRONZE: Outback Jess – Spotto Books

Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries
GOLD: Cupitt’s Estate, Ulladulla
SILVER: Husk Distillers, North Tumbulgum
BRONZE: Cape Byron Distillery, McLeods Shoot

Tourist Attractions 
GOLD: Northern Rivers Rail Trail
SILVER: Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
BRONZE: Barooga Sporties Group, Barooga

Unique Accommodation 
GOLD: Sierra Escape, Mudgee
SILVER: Wilga Station, Bathurst
BRONZE: Myall River Camp, Hawks Nest

Visitor Information Services 
GOLD: Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
SILVER: MidCoast Council: Barrington Coast
BRONZE: Albury Visitor Information Centre

Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
Lyndel Gray, CEO of Caravan and Camping Industry Association NSW (CCIA). 

NSW Tourism Association
@nswtourismassociation
nswtourismassociation.com.au