Devonport in Tasmania took out the title of Australia’s Top Tourism Town for 2024, winning gold in the award category.
Other winners of Gold at the award ceremony, which took place at Parliament House on Tuesday, included Exmouth in Western Australia in the Small Tourism Town category, and Huskisson in New South Wales in the Tiny Tourism Town category.
Meanwhile, Adam Hinks from Aquascene Magnetic Island in Queensland was crowned as Australia’s Top Tour Guide.
“Congratulations to Devonport, Tasmania for winning the title of Australia’s Top Tourism Town for 2024,” said Erin McLeod, CEO of the Australian Tourism Industry Council.
“This award highlights Devonport’s role as a vibrant gateway to Tasmania’s northwest, making it a key regional destination and a must-visit town in Tasmania.
“Each of the winning towns are a treasure trove of unique experiences, where stunning landscapes, vibrant communities and rich heritage come together to create unforgettable journeys.”
Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards celebrate the regional towns and tour guides that help to shape the landscape of Australian tourism through offering intimate and authentic experiences for visitors.
The national finalists were those that won Gold at the state and territory Top Tourism Town Awards. The four award categories include Top Tourism Town (population over 5,000), Small Tourism Town (population under 5,000 but over 1,500), Tiny Tourism Town (population under 1,500) and Top Tour Guide.
“Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards highlights regional tourism in Australia, bringing warm and heartfelt destinations into the spotlight,” said Shaun de Bruyn, Chairman Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards.
“These awards showcase the unique charm of Australia’s regional towns, each offering its own blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and local community pride.
“These towns really demonstrate the positive impacts that tourism has on regional destinations.”
Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards 2024 – WINNERS
CATEGORY – Top Tourism Town
| AWARD | TOWN | STATE |
| GOLD | Devonport | TAS |
| SILVER | Bendigo | VIC |
| BRONZE | Roma | QLD |
CATEGORY – Small Tourism Town
| AWARD | TOWN | STATE |
| GOLD | Exmouth | WA |
| SILVER | Daylesford | VIC |
| BRONZE | Richmond | TAS |
CATEGORY – Tiny Tourism Town
| AWARD | TOWN | STATE |
| GOLD | Huskisson | NSW |
| SILVER | Stanley | TAS |
| BRONZE | Gundaroo | NSW |
CATEGORY – Top Tour Guide
| AWARD | GUIDE NAME/ TOUR COMPANY | STATE |
| GOLD | Adam Hinks, Aquascene | QLD |
