The NSW Tourism Awards Hall of Fame

Winning GOLD in 2023, 2024, 2025 in the Visitor Information Services category. 

Bathurst Visitor Information Centre is more than a place for information — it’s where adventures begin and visitors feel truly welcomed. As the accredited centre for the region, the passionate team supports travellers at every stage of their journey, from dreaming and planning to sharing lasting memories. With personalised assistance, digital tools, and genuine local knowledge, they connect visitors and locals alike to the very best the Bathurst region and surrounding areas have to offer. 

Winning GOLD in 2023, 2024, 2025 in the Tourism Marketing & Campaigns category. 

The Tweed Tourism Company drives destination marketing and tourism development for The Tweed, in partnership with Tweed Shire Council. 

The Tweed boasts sparkling seaside villages known for their exceptional food, coffee, and surf breaks, seamlessly transitioning into expansive green plains and country towns filled with art, farms, and warm hospitality. Guided by an action-focused Destination Management Plan, it provides targeted opportunities in marketing, experience development, skills training, event promotion, and visitor services.

Winning GOLD in 2023, 2024, 2025 in the Take 3 for the Sea Award for Visitor Litter Prevention category.  

Sydney By Kayak is a family-run ecotourism business that’s passionate about protecting Sydney Harbour. For 12 years, they’ve been running clean-up kayak tours where paddlers help collect litter while learning about the impact of plastic pollution. Every paddle includes rubbish collection, as well as conservation talks. They host regular community clean-ups, school and corporate paddles, and offer fun plastic recycling workshops at their Eco Hub. They are passionate about ocean health and love finding simple, hands-on ways to inspire others to look after our waterways.