Peter Gutwein,Premier and Minister for Tourism A big congratulations to Stanley and New Norfolk, both of which will represent Tasmania in the inaugural.
Rockhampton and Yeppoon are in the running to be named Queensland’s Top Tourism Town.
It is one of two awards being presented by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council to recognise the state’s outstanding destinations.
Central Queensland is well represented, with Mount Morgan, Longreach and Winton finalists in the Small Tourism Town category.
There are 37 finalists from across the state in two categories - 15 in the Top Tourism Town Award (for a town/city with a population over 5000) and 22 in the Small Tourism Town Award (for a town with a population below 5000).
QTIC chief executive Daniel Gschwind said the awards showcased the great and diverse destinations in Queensland.