This category recognises the outstanding delivery of specialised tourism services, that enhance visitors experiences, and promote integration with other tourism products.
The South Coast Nannies team is being recognised for excellence in the Tourism Industry.
South Coast Nannies is committed to the tourism industry in the South Coast region, providing high quality, dependable and flexible services to suit the individual and diverse needs of families visiting and living in the area.
Our Babysitting Services allow parents to take worry-free time out for themselves. To relax, knowing the children are safe and cared for.
Our Weddings and Event Services give the wedding couple and parents, peace of mind to thoroughly enjoy the celebrations. Their children are supervised, playing, and having fun with the Wedding Nannies.
Congratulations to all the other Finalists which are an exceptional selection of tourism operators from across NSW. We wish everyone the very best of luck.
Thank you to all of our exceptional and professional Nannies who have made this achievement possible.
Winners will be announced at the NSW Tourism Awards Presentation Night on Thursday 22 November at Luna Park, Sydney.
Follow the link to see the full list of finalists:
2018 Finalists
Major Tourist Attractions
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney (Sydney Metro)
Featherdale Wildlife Park (Sydney Metro)
Proudly sponsored by Sydney Weekender
Tourist Attractions
Club Catalina Country Club (Southern NSW)
Forestry Corporation of NSW – Sealy Lookout, Orara East State Forest (North Coast)
Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail (North Coast)
Mayfield Garden (Country & Outback)
Oakvale Wildlife Park (Sydney Surrounds North)
Outback Astronomy (Country & Outback)
Rich River Golf Club (Riverina Murray)
Siding Spring Observatory (Country & Outback)
Proudly sponsored by Destination NSW
Major Festivals and Events
Destination NSW — Vivid Sydney (Sydney Metro)
Splendour in the Grass 2017 (North Coast)
Tamworth Regional Council – Tamworth Country Music Festival (Country & Outback)
Proudly sponsored by Sydney Airport
Australian Celtic Festival (Country & Outback)
Canowindra International Balloon Challenge (Country & Outback)
Deni Play on the Plains Festival – Deni Ute Muster (Riverina Murray)
Lismore City Council – Eat the Street Lismore (North Coast)
Parkes Shire Council – 2018 Parkes Elvis Festival (Country & Outback)
Woolgoolga and Northern Beaches Chamber of Commerce – Woolgoolga Curryfest (North Coast)
Proudly sponsored by The NRMA
Ecotourism
Byron Bay Eco Cruises & Kayaks (North Coast)
Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay (North Coast)
Jetty Dive Centre (North Coast)
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital (North Coast)
Tweed Eco Cruises (North Coast)
Wolgan Valley Eco Tours (Country & Outback)
Proudly sponsored by Forestry Corporation of NSW
Cultural Tourism
Bunker Cartoon Gallery (North Coast)
Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail (North Coast)
Nundle Woollen Mill (Country & Outback)
Old Dubbo Gaol (Country & Outback)
Port Macquarie Museum (North Coast)
Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park Manly (Sydney Surrounds North)
Tribal Warrior (Sydney Metro)
Proudly sponsored by Sydney Airport
Qantas Award for Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism
The Giingan Experience by Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation (North Coast)
Bundyi Cultural Tours (Riverina Murray)
Sand Dune Adventures (Sydney Surrounds North)
Tribal Warrior (Sydney Metro)
Wajaana Yaam Gumbaynggirr Adventure Tours (North Coast)
Proudly sponsored by Qantas Airways
Specialised Tourism Services
Arts Mid North Coast – Mid North Coast…the Creative Coast (North Coast)
Ask Roz (Sydney Surrounds North)
Birkenhead Point Brand Outlet (Sydney Metro)
NSW Tourism Awards South Coast Nannies (Sydney Surrounds South)
The Age of Fishes Museum (Country & Outback)
Proudly sponsored by Sydney Weekender
Visitor Information Services
Albury Visitor Information Centre (Riverina Murray)
Bathurst Regional Council – Bathurst Visitor Information Centre (Country & Outback)
Dubbo Regional Council – Dubbo Visitor Information Centre (Country & Outback)
Mudgee Region Tourism – Mudgee Region Visitor Information Services (Country & Outback)
Orange Visitor Information Centre (Country & Outback)
Parkes Visitor Information Centre (Country & Outback)
Yass Valley Council – Yass Valley Information Centre (Southern NSW)
Proudly sponsored by Destination NSW
Business Event Venues
Elements of Byron (North Coast)
Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains, MGallery by Sofitel (Sydney Surrounds North)
Hyatt Regency Sydney (Sydney Metro)
Luna Park Sydney — Luna Park Venues (Sydney Metro)
Spirit Fleet Boat Charters (Sydney Metro)
Proudly sponsored by Rawson Print Co.
Major Tour and/or Transport Operators
Moonshadow – TQC Cruises (Sydney Surrounds North)
Proudly sponsored by Qantas Airways
Tour and/or Transport Operators
Beyond Ballooning (Sydney Surrounds North)
Dave’s Travel & Events Group (Sydney Metro)
Port Stephens 4WD Tours (Sydney Surrounds North)
Spirit Fleet Boat Charters (Sydney Metro)
Proudly sponsored by Qantas Airways
Adventure Tourism
Beyond Ballooning (Sydney Surrounds North)
Let’s Go Surfing Australia (Sydney Metro)
Oz Jet Boating (Sydney Metro)
Sand Dune Adventures (Sydney Surrounds North)
TreeTops Sydney – The Hills (Sydney Metro)
WATSSUP Watsons Bay Stand Up Paddling (Sydney Metro)
Proudly sponsored by Forestry Corporation of NSW
Destination Marketing
Clarence Valley Council – My Clarence Valley (North Coast)
Edward River Council – Visit Deni Destination Campaign (Riverina Murray)
Coffs Harbour City Council – Destination Coffs Coast (North Coast)
Mudgee Region Tourism – Let’s Skip Town Together Mid-Week (Country & Outback)
Parkes Shire Council – Parkes, Be Out There Campaign (Country & Outback)
Shoalhaven City Council – 100 Beach Challenge Campaign (Sydney Surrounds South)
Proudly sponsored by Tourism Australia
Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services
Bannisters by the Sea — Rick Stein at Bannisters (Sydney Surrounds South)
Bent On Food (North Coast)
Cupitt’s Kitchen (Sydney Surrounds South)
Margan Winery & Restaurant (Sydney Surrounds North)
Potager – A Kitchen Garden (North Coast)
The River Deck (Riverina Murray)
Proudly sponsored by Rawson Print Co.
Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries
Cupitt’s Winery and Brewery (Sydney Surrounds South)
Heifer Station Wines – Heifer Station Cellar Door (Country & Outback)
Tumut River Brewing Co (Riverina Murray)
Urban Winery Sydney (Sydney Metro)
Proudly sponsored by Destination NSW
Caravan and Holiday Parks
BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park (North Coast)
BIG4 Great Lakes at Forster-Tuncurry (North Coast)
DC on the Lake (Riverina Murray)
Great Aussie Holiday Park (Riverina Murray)
NRMA Port Macquarie Breakwall Holiday Park (North Coast)
Reflections Holiday Parks Seal Rocks (North Coast)
Tweed Coast Holiday Parks Kingscliff Beach (North Coast)
Proudly sponsored by Caravan and Camping Industry Association
Hosted Accommodation
Blueberry Hills on Comleroy (Sydney Surrounds North)
Eldee Station (Country & Outback)
Mountain Whispers The MW Collection (Sydney Surrounds North)
Noonaweena (Sydney Surrounds North)
Proudly sponsored by Star Ratings Australia
Unique Accommodation
Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park Manly (Sydney Surrounds North)
Sierra Escape (Country & Outback)
The Residences Centennial Park (Sydney Metro)
Proudly sponsored by Star Ratings Australia
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Self Contained Accommodation
Kirsten Serviced Accommodation (Country & Outback)
Lakeview Luxury Retreat (Country & Outback)
Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel (North Coast)
Morvern Valley Farm Stay (Southern NSW)
Riverside Holiday Resort Urunga (North Coast)
Proudly sponsored by Star Ratings Australia
Standard Accommodation
Heritage Hotel Motel Dorrigo (North Coast)
Lodge Outback Motel (Country & Outback)
Manera Heights Apartments (Country & Outback)
Shearing Shed Motor Inn (Country & Outback)
Proudly sponsored by Star Ratings Australia
Deluxe Accommodation
Bannisters by the Sea, Mollymook (Sydney Surrounds South)
Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains, MGallery by Sofitel (Sydney Surrounds North)
Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa (Southern NSW)
Quest Griffith (Riverina Murray)
Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges (North Coast)
The Parkview Hotel Mudgee (Country & Outback)
Proudly sponsored by Star Ratings Australia
Luxury Accommodation
CIRCA 1936 (Riverina Murray)
Elements of Byron (North Coast)
Mt Hay Retreat (Sydney Surrounds South)
Proudly sponsored by Star Ratings Australia
New Tourism Business
Blue Ginger Picnics (North Coast)
Open Air Picnics (North Coast)
Excellence in Food Tourism
Bent On Food (North Coast)
Cupitt’s Winery, Brewery, Fromagerie and Kitchen (Sydney Surrounds South)
Food I Am (Riverina Murray)
Margan Winery & Restaurant (Sydney Surrounds North)
Orange Ex-Services’ Club – The Greenhouse of Orange (Country & Outback)
Sydney Fish Market (Sydney Metro)
Tasting Plate Tours (North Coast)
The Cheesemaking Workshop & Deli (North Coast)
Tourism Education and Training*
TEACH at TAFE NSW Wollongbar (North Coast)
Western Sydney University – Bachelor of Tourism Management (Sydney Metro)
Proudly sponsored by Sydney Airport