Cade Lucas
Werribee’s transformation from unfashionable outer-suburb to one of Victoria’s top destinations is almost complete, after being named one of 17 finalists for the 2023 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards.
Werribee will vie with the likes of Ballarat, Bendigo, Echuca, Frankston, Lakes Entrance, Mildura and Warrnambool in the category for towns with a population over 5000.
Public voting for the award is now open and with it worth 25 per cent of each town’s total score, Wyndham councillor and long-time Werribee resident, Heather Marcus, wants the rest of the municipality to show their support.
“I encourage everyone in Wyndham to vote for Werribee to get recognition for our amazing visitor experiences and tourist attractions,” Cr Marcus said.
“It’s absolutely fabulous that Werribee is a finalist.”
The awards presented by Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), recognise towns for the quality of their visitor experience and commitment to attracting more tourists.
While being named a finalist is recognition for the work put into developing Werribee and Wyndham’s tourism industry, Cr Marcus said winning the award would take it to a whole new level.
“The Top Tourism Town Award helps build awareness and support for Wyndham’s visitor economy, and ultimately helps raise the profile of Werribee as a tourism destination of choice,” she said.
Winners will progress to the national awards for a chance to be crowned Australia’s Top Tourism Town.”
Voting is open until June 22 and each voter goes into the draw to win a ‘one perfect Melbourne weekend’ for two.
To vote, visit: www.vtic.com.au/toptourismtown
