{"id":117697,"date":"2025-10-18T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/?p=117697"},"modified":"2025-10-15T18:10:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T07:10:53","slug":"northern-rivers-finalists-named-in-record-breaking-nsw-tourism-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/news\/northern-rivers-finalists-named-in-record-breaking-nsw-tourism-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern Rivers finalists named in record-breaking NSW Tourism Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE Northern Rivers has produced a strong field of finalists in the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards, with local operators recognised across attractions, events, eco-tourism, accommodation, marketing and business services.<\/p>\n<p>More than 230 nominations were received across the state, with 125 finalists announced this week \u2014 the highest number in the program&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n<p>Crystal Castle &amp; Shambhala Gardens and the Northern Rivers Rail Trail were shortlisted in the Attractions category.<\/p>\n<p>Bluesfest Byron Bay, the Lismore Lantern Parade and Savour the Tweed were named as finalists in the Events category.<\/p>\n<p>Ecoasis and Vision Walks \u2013 Eco Tours were recognised in Eco Tourism, with Vision Walks also named in Tours &amp; Activities alongside Better by Bike, Cape Byron Kayaks, the Northern Rivers Rail Trail and Soul Surf School.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117699\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117699\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117699\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/TheLismoreLanternPar_15424.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/TheLismoreLanternPar_15424.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/TheLismoreLanternPar_15424-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/TheLismoreLanternPar_15424-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/TheLismoreLanternPar_15424-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/TheLismoreLanternPar_15424-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lismore Lantern Parade: The beloved community celebration has been named a finalist at the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards. Photo: DESTINATION NSW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ballina Visitor Information Centre was named a finalist in the Visitor Information category.<\/p>\n<p>The Tweed Tourism Company was shortlisted in the Marketing category.<\/p>\n<p>Contained in Nimbin Accommodation, Tasman Holiday Parks \u2013 North Star and The Health Lodge were all recognised in the Accommodation and Event Venues category.<\/p>\n<p>Destination Research &amp; Development was named in the Tourism Business Services category.<\/p>\n<p>NSW Tourism Association CEO Natalie Godward said the results reflected the strength and commitment of the sector.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are incredibly proud to reveal this year&#8217;s finalists, representing tourism businesses and individuals from every corner of our state,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117700\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117700\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117700\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/63ba146c2b041724391f_20750.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/63ba146c2b041724391f_20750.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/63ba146c2b041724391f_20750-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/63ba146c2b041724391f_20750-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/63ba146c2b041724391f_20750-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ballina\u2019s dedicated tourism team has been shortlisted in the Visitor Information category for its local expertise and service. Photo: VISIT NSW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This year&#8217;s awards are coming off the back of a record result at the 2024 Australian Tourism Awards, where nine NSW-based operators took out a podium placement.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She said the inclusion of North Coast Regional Tourism Awards finalists, thanks to a new partnership, had helped broaden the field.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are delighted about this new partnership providing greater opportunity for North Coast operators to enter the awards which is a great result.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>NSW Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper said the record-breaking year showed the importance of tourism to the state&#8217;s economy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117701\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117701\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117701\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/1e111c832767f9af99ac_23039.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/1e111c832767f9af99ac_23039.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/1e111c832767f9af99ac_23039-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/1e111c832767f9af99ac_23039-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/10\/1e111c832767f9af99ac_23039-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Contained in Nimbin Accommodation: the boutique eco stay has been recognised in the Accommodation and Event Venues category this year. Photo: VISIT NSW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Tourism is a 50 billion dollar industry in NSW and a major driver of jobs, growth and opportunity,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The finalists represent the very best of our state, setting benchmarks of excellence and demonstrating the important role tourism plays in strengthening local communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The winners will be announced at the NSW Tourism Gala on Thursday, November 27 at Waterview in Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park.<\/p>\n<p>Destination NSW is the major sponsor of this year&#8217;s awards.<\/p>\n<p>The full list of finalists is available at <a href=\"http:\/\/nswtourismassociation.com.au\/nsw-tourism-awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nswtourismassociation.com.au\/nsw-tourism-awards<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE Northern Rivers has produced a strong field of finalists in the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards, with local operators recognised across attractions, events, eco-tourism, accommodation, marketing and business services. 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