2023 NSW Tourism Awards winners announced

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 NSW Tourism Awards, running for more than three decades and recognising those in the travel industry that continually outdo themselves in excellence, innovation and exceptional customer service. Signature Media is a proud sponsor of the NSW Tourism Awards, powered by Business NSW and the NSW Tourism Industry Council, in partnership with Destination NSW and Tourism Australia. Winners in the designated national award categories will represent

NSW at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Darwin on 15 March 2024.

GOLD AWARD WINNERS

• Australian Reptile Park, Somersby

• Balloon Aloft Australia, Hunter Valley, Camden Valley, Mudgee and Byron Bay

• Bathurst Visitor Information Centre

• Central Coast Council – DCC

• Cocky Guides, Sydney

• Contained In Nimbin Accommodation

• Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific

• Diamond Waters Treehouse

Retreat, The Camden Haven

• Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience, Gumbaynggirr Country, Coffs Harbour

• Husk Farm Distillery, Tumbulgum

• Kalinya Estate, Bargo

• Local Sauce Tours, Sydney

• Love Lord Howe, Lord Howe Island

• Moonshadow – TQC Cruises

• Oriana Retro Hotel & Resort, Orange

• Peppertree Collection, Mudgee

• Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

• Potager, Carool

• Sydney By Kayak, Lavender Bay

• Sydney Harbour Kayaks, Mosman

• Tamworth Country Music Festival

• The Tweed Tourism Company

• Tiona, Forster

• Tumbafest Inc, Tumbarumba

• Vision Walks – Eco Tours, Byron Bay

This year’s awards also included:

Dean Gorddard Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual

Lori Modde

Tourism Star Judges’ Award

Crank It Up Festival, Batemans Bay Tourism Star Judges’ Award for Sustainability

Mt Hay Retreat, Berry

Hall of Fame Award

Sydney Harbour Kayaks