The Murray Strikes Gold at Victorian Tourism Awards
The Murray region’s tourism industry is celebrating with an outstanding three businesses winning awards at the 2019 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday 28 November 2019.
The Murray region was very well represented with eight entrants, winning a hall of fame, two gold and one bronze award.
The RACV Victorian Tourism Awards recognise tourism businesses that demonstrate excellence, innovation, industry professionalism and collaboration.
As gold award winners, Riverboats Music Festival and Murray Offroad Adventures will represent Victoria at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards to be held in Canberra in March 2020.
| Business Name | Town | Category | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverboats Music Festival | Echuca | Festivals and Events | Gold Hall of Fame |
| Murray Offroad Adventures | Mildura | Tour and Transport Operators | Gold |
| Cactus Country | Strathmerton | Tourist Attractions | Bronze |
| Billabong Ranch Adventure Park | Echuca | Tourist Attractions | Entrant |
| Lake Boga Air Show | Lake Boga | Festivals and Events | Entrant |
| Pacdon Park | Echuca | Excellence in Food Tourism | Entrant |
| Posh Plonk Cellar Door Experience | Bethanga | New Tourism Business | Entrant |
| Swan Hill Region Information Centre | Swan Hill | Visitor Information Services | Entrant |