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17 May, 2022
Vote for Timboon
LOCAL gem Timboon is about to become even more well known, with Timboon again vying for the accolade of Top Tiny Tourism Town for 2022.
LOCAL gem Timboon is about to become even more well known, with Timboon again vying for the accolade of Top Tiny Tourism Town for 2022.
Finalists for the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards have been announced, with 18 towns across the state vying for the prestigious accolade.
These awards showcase the regional towns and centres offering exceptional and unique visitor experiences across Victoria.
Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) chief executive Felicia Mariani said the awards were an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the most captivating destinations the state has to offer.
“Victorians have been charmed by their own backyard – two years of being in and out of lockdown have shown many of us we don’t have to leave Victoria for a getaway,” she said.
“It’s renewed our love for stunning regional destinations."
“The Victorian Tourism Awards capture that love, and help us honour our favourite parts of this great state as a Top Tourism Town.”
Finalists will proceed to the consumer voting element of the awards giving the public a chance to vote for their favourite Victorian destinations.
Voting will close on May 31.
Individuals who cast a vote for their favourite Victorian tourism towns will go into the draw to win a Melbourne Getaway for two.
The prize includes a two-night stay at the luxurious Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, with breakfast included, two dining vouchers to some of Melbourne’s best restaurants and tickets to the LUME.
“We’re calling on every Victorian to cast their vote and show their support for our domestic tourism industry,” Ms Mariani said.
“Every tourism business has worked so hard to survive the past two years."
“It’s the perfect time to acknowledge what regional towns and centres have done to revitalise their tourism experiences and welcome visitors back.”
The three Victorian winners will progress on to the nationals for a chance to be named Australia’s Top Tourism Towns. The Victorian finalists are:
Top Tourism Towns
• Ballarat;
• Bendigo;
• Echuca;
• Frankston;
• Lakes Entrance;
• Mildura;
• Shepparton; and
• Werribee.
Top Small Tourism Towns
• Heathcote;
• Port Fairy;
• Rochester; and
• Sorrento.
Top Tiny Tourism Towns
• Aireys Inlet;
• Fingal;
• Flinders;
• Mount Macedon;
• Noojee; and
• Timboon.
To cast your vote for your favourite part of Victoria, visit the VTIC website www.vtic.com.au.