Millthorpe has been named a finalist for the NSW’s Top Tourism Town awards in the Tiny Town category. Voting is now open to the public to cast their vote on their favourite towns across the three categories.
The award is prestigious in that it highlights the quality of a location from a tourism standpoint. It is judged by both a public vote, as well judges who take into account a video, editorial story about the village and an itinerary which showcase the highlights of the village.
Blayney Shire Mayor Bruce Reynolds says it’s fantastic that the village of Millthorpe has been shortlisted as a finalist and I encouraged both locals and visitors to cast a vote for Millthorpe.
“The village provides an amazing visitor experience with first rate dining, high quality cellar doors, boutique shopping, cafes, a lolly shop to die for, an amazing rural museum and a variety of quality accommodation,” he said.
“There is also history all over the village with an array of old buildings from hotels, banks and houses to school buildings and an operating railway station dating back to 1886.
“With its variety of visitor experiences, Millthorpe is a prime example of a top tourism town and I hope the village receives the recognition it deserves as it is the kind of place that visitors just love coming back to.”
“We are also supporting our neighbours in Oberon in its quest for the Small Tourism Town category hoping to secure a win in the Central West.
Other finalists in the Tiny Town category, with a population under 1,500, include Broke, Bulahdelah, Darlington Point, Huskisson, Wentworth and Wollombi.
Winners of the NSW Tourism Town Awards will be announced at the end of May then go up against the other states at the Australian Top Tourism Town Awards held later in the year.
Pictured above Millthorpe – by Niina Talikka
Find the link to vote via millthorpevillage.com.au, voting closes on Sunday 4 May.
