SOME of the best tourism operators in NSW have gathered to honour their own at the 2016 NSW Regional Tourism Awards in Echuca Moama.
The dedication and commitment of these operators is what makes our country towns and regions such great places to visit.
The Senior was a sponsor of the awards, which recognise the unique tourism experiences, attractions and events across the Riverina, Murray, Central NSW and Inland NSW.
Actor John Waters, who starred in the1983 hit television series All the rivers run (which was set in Echuca) entertained guests at the gala awards dinner at Moama Bowling Club.
A winners' breakfast, sponsored by The Senior, was held at Radcliffe's in Echuca the following morning.
The winners are:
- Rich River Golf Club, Moama
- Parkes Elvis Festival
- Boggabri Drover's Campfire Event
- Tri-State Safaris, Broken Hill (two awards)
- Port of Echuca Discovery Centre
- Outback Astronomy, Broken Hill
- Echuca Moama Visitor Information Centre
- Murray River Paddle Steamers, Echuca
- Re-set your senses in Mudgee Region
- The River Deck, Albury
- Sunraysia Cellar Door, Mildura
- Echuca Holiday Park
- Eldee Station, Broken Hill
- Mildura Houseboats
- Lakeview Luxury Cabins, Orange
- Moama on Murray Resort
- Pericoota Vines Retreat, Moama
- Food I Am, Wagga Wagga
- Nundle Woollen Mill
- Fairview Artspace in Mudgee was admitted into the Hall of Fame.