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13 June, 2025
Vote for Warrnambool and Port Fairy
WARRNAMBOOL needs your vote in this year’s prestigious ‘Top Tourism Towns’ awards.
Warrnambool has once again been named a finalist in the prestigious Victorian Tourism Industry Council’s Top Tourism Town Awards, building on its strong performance last year when it secured silver.
This year, Warrnambool is aiming for gold in the Top Tourism Town (population over 5,000) category, with mayor Ben Blain encouraging everyone to cast their vote and help the city achieve top honours.
“Securing silver last year was a fantastic result, but this year we’re hoping to take home the gold,” he said.
“We were just pipped at the post last year by much-larger Bendigo, and with your help, this year we want to go one better.
“The winner goes on to the Australian Tourism Industry Awards, and receives significant exposure and marketing along the way.
“So as well as being worthy recognition for the hard work of so many people across our tourism sector, this award will help more people discover what our region has to offer, and that’s good news for everybody.”
Cr Blain said Warrnambool genuinely offered diverse experiences to suit anyone looking for an enjoyable and relaxing holiday.
“As Victoria’s largest coastal city outside of Port Phillip Bay, Warrnambool has the perfect mix of nature and culture, convenience and adventure,” he said.
“Where else can you spot Southern Rights from a purpose-built whale viewing platform, then unwind in a geothermal hot spring? Or camp with a beach 100m to one side, and one of Australia’s best adventure playgrounds 100m on the other side?
“Where can you take a stroll and discover street art in laneways then set off on a walk along a ruggedly beautiful coastline?
“We all know how great a place Warrnambool is for a holiday – thousands of locals choose to camp in their hometown each year – and we need your vote to help us win the award for Victoria’s Top Tourism Town.”
In a strong showing for the region, Warrnambool is joined by fellow finalists Camperdown and Port Fairy (population 1,500 to 5,000 category) and Dunkeld (population under 1,500 category).
Voting closes at 5pm on June 27.
Everyone who votes can choose to enter a draw to win a Melbourne getaway.
For more information and to vote visit www.vtic.com.au/toptourismtown.
