Millthorpe has been recognised on the state stage, receiving both the Bronze award and the coveted People’s Choice title in the Tiny Tourism Town category at the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. The winners were announced on Tuesday 27 May at the LGNSW Destination & Visitor Economy Conference, held in Tweed Heads.
The awards celebrate excellence in tourism across New South Wales, recognising towns and tour guides who offer outstanding visitor experiences. In the Tiny Tourism Town category (for towns with populations under 1,500), Gold was awarded to Huskisson, Silver to Broke, and Bronze to Millthorpe.
The Central West village also won the People’s Choice Award, which is determined by public vote. Megan Rodd, Blayney Shire Council’s Tourism Manager, attended the conference and accepted the award on behalf of Millthorpe.
Blayney Shire Council Mayor Bruce Reynolds said, “This is such a fantastic achievement for the Millthorpe community, particularly the People’s Choice award because that’s voted on by the public across the State.”
“Given the stiff competition in the Tiny Tourism Town category, this is a fantastic result for the region”.
Mayor Reynolds
The Millthorpe Village Association celebrated the announcement, stating, “Well what a day! Millthorpe Village takes out the People’s Choice Award and Bronze in the Tiny Towns Category. Thanks to the NSW Tourism Association, The NRMA, all the visitors, voters and contributors to our sensational win.”
The NSW Top Tourism Town and Top Tour Guide Awards are coordinated by the NSW Tourism Association. The program shines a spotlight on the diversity and strength of regional tourism, recognising locations and individuals that contribute significantly to the visitor economy.
To enter, local councils and accredited visitor information centres nominate their town and provide a submission, which includes a detailed itinerary, promotional video and website featuring bookable tourism products.
With its heritage streetscape, strong arts and food culture, and vibrant calendar of events, Millthorpe has continued to grow as a destination for visitors to the Central West. This latest recognition confirms what locals and returning visitors have long known—Millthorpe offers an authentic, welcoming and memorable tourism experience.
The awards celebrate more than just good hospitality; they showcase towns that demonstrate a shared commitment to telling their story and supporting tourism-led growth. Millthorpe’s double win highlights the strength of its tourism offering and the passion of the people who live and work in the village.
Plan your next visit to Millthorpe and experience the delightful independent businesses, restaurants & club, the towns Heritage Walk, amazing art gallery and stores as well as the Golden Memories Millthorpe Museum!
Go to millthorpevillage.com.au/ for more information.
