Celebrating success in tourism

The winners were announced at a gala presentation dinner at Cassegrain Winery in Port Macquarie.

 “More than 150 tourism industry leaders are celebrating at this tourism night of nights,” said North Coast Destination Network and The Legendary Pacific Coast executive officer, Belinda Novicky at the awards.

“We’ve been enjoying a great night of regional food, wine and entertainment by Seasons Café-Restaurant and a nostalgic journey through Port Macquarie’s tourism history, thanks to a great presentation prepared by Arts Mid North Coast and the Port Macquarie Museum.

“I’d particularly like to thank our industry judges who meticulously waded through all the entries and undertook on site visits to pick the best of our region.

 “We’d also like to thank our generous sponsors.”

Gold Award Winner: Port Macquarie Museum

Gold Award Winner: Bent on Food, Wingham (Great Lakes/The Manning Valley)

Gold Award Winner: Bent on Food

Encouragement Award: The Cruise Terminal

Gold Award Winner: The Wingham Akoostik Music Festival (Great Lakes/Manning Valley)

Silver: Sea Horse Diamond Beach (Great Lakes/The Manning Valley)

Gold Award Winner: Boogie Woogie Beach House (Great Lakes/Manning Valley)

Silver:  Vacation Village (Greater Port Macquarie)

Silver:  Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail (Greater Port Macquarie)

Gold Award Winner: Sea Acres Rainforest Centre (Greater Port Macquarie)

Silver: Sea Acres Rainforest Centre

Bronze: Arts Mid North Coast (Regional Arts Board)

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