Woodend wins bronze at Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards 2023

Last updated on 27 July 2023

Woodend has taken out bronze in the Top Small Tourism Town category at the 2023 TAC Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards.

The Top Small Tourism Town category celebrates townships with a population from 1,500 to 5,000 that demonstrate a strong commitment to tourism, offer an excellent visitor experience, and show strong collaboration with tourism operators, local businesses and the community.

Winners were revealed at a presentation night on Wednesday 26 July, with Sorrento winning gold and Heathcote taking silver.

The award comes a year after Mount Macedon won gold in the Victorian Top Tiny Tourism Town category for 2022, followed by bronze at the national awards.

Quotes attributable to Mayor Annette Death, Macedon Ranges Shire Council:

“It is fantastic to see the township of Woodend in the spotlight once again through this award, but not surprising given it ticks all of the category’s boxes.”

“Combine everything the town has to offer from a tourism perspective with award-winning wineries, eateries, boutique shops and convenient transport options, and Woodend really does have so much to offer visitors and residents alike.”

“Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for Woodend in the awards.”

Pictured above(L-R): Matt McDonald (Chair VTIC), Tracey Slatter (CEO TAC), Andrew Towner (Tourism Macedon Ranges), Rebecca Pedretti (Coordinator Visitor Economy - Macedon Ranges Shire Council), Nicole Pietruschka (Events and Filming Officer - Macedon Ranges Shire Council), Stephen Pykett (Manager Economic Development and Visitor Economy - Macedon Ranges Shire Council), Felicia Mariani (CEO VTIC).