The West Coast Wilderness Railway was honoured to be named the leading tourism attraction for the second consecutive year in the region at the recent WIN Network Cradle Coast Tourism Awards.
We are honoured to have received the award against some outstanding fellow entrants. Congratulations to all entrants at the award ceremony held in late July in Ulverstone.
The 2016 WIN TV Regional Tourism Award winners are as follows:
Accommodation – Caravan & Holiday Parks
WINNER: Strahan Beach Tourist Park
Deluxe Accommodation 4.5 stars plus
WINNER: Coastal Pods, The Waterfront Wynyard
Standard Accommodation 4 stars and below – Hotel Style
WINNER: Tall Timbers
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Quality Gateway Hotel
Standard Accommodation 4 stars and below – B&B
JOINT WINNERS
WINNER: Alexandria Bed and Breakfast (Winner)
WINNER: The Rustic Hut Bush Retreat (Winner)
Festivals and Events
WINNER: Bloomin’ Tulips Festival (Waratah Wynyard Council)
Tour Operators
WINNER: Cradle Mountain Helicopters
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cradle Mountain Canyons
Tourism Attractions/Experiences
WINNER: West Coast Wilderness Railway
Tourism Restaurants – Hotels/Motels
WINNER: Quality Gateway Hotel
Tourism Restaurants
WINNER: Pier01 Restaurant & Café
Unique and Innovative
WINNER: The Rustic Hut Bush Retreat
Visitor Services
WINNER: Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition and Visitor Information Centre
Tourism Volunteer of the Year
WINNER: Mrs. Diane Davis, Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre.
Roger Jaensch Scholarship
WINNER: Johanna Robertson, Marketing & Events Officer at Devonport City Council
Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
WINNER: Simon Currant, Tourism Developer