The South Coast has again dominated the the NSW Top Tourism Town awards, with the Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley all landing top two finishes.
Eden were Silver winners in the Top Small Tourism Town category, with Berry the Gold winner.
Tilba in the Eurobodalla won Silver in the Top Tiny Tourism Town division with Huskisson taking Gold.
Ulladulla were also awarded Silver in the Top Tourism Town with a population over 5000 division with Newcastle taking out the top gong.
An Eden Visitor Information Centre spokesperson said they’ve always known Eden has that something special.
“We’ve always known it but now other people are starting to notice,” the spokesperson said.
“The team at Eden Tourism Inc. would like to thank all those that voted in the public vote, as well as Sapphire Coast Destination Marketing and the local businesses and organisations that assisted in putting together our submission for Eden into these awards.
“We hope our Eden community are as proud of this as we are.”
Meanwhile, Eden has had another win recently, with Acorn Project Advisory and Core Asset Development recognised for its work on Eden’s Hotel Australasia with a ‘Highly Commended’ in the Conservation–Built Heritage category at the National Trust of Australia 2023 Heritage Awards for their work on the Hotel.
An Acorn Project Advisory spokesperson said “It has been a privilege to provide project management services to this stunning and thoughtful restoration of a significant heritage building with a rich local history in the town of Eden on the Sapphire Coast.”
“Congratulations also goes to Top Class Construction, Altis Architecture, Marshman O’Neill, O’Neill & Brown Group (Plumbing, Fire & Electrical), and Planned. It has been a pleasure working alongside you all!”
“Thank you also to the National Trust of Australia (NSW) for celebrating outstanding practice, and awarding excellence in conservation of Aboriginal, build, natural and cultural heritage.”
Images: Business NSW Top Tourism Town Awards, Hotel Australasia
