Mount Macedon has won bronze in the top tiny tourism town category at Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards 2022.
The awards, at Parliament House in Canberra last week, recognised Mount Macedon for its nature-based experiences, including Macedon Regional Park and nearby Hanging Rock, which visitors can enjoy year-round.
Macedon Ranges Shire Council Mayor Jennifer Anderson said she was excited to see the region place at the national awards.
“This award showcases the outstanding efforts of our tourism businesses that have persevered throughout COVID lockdowns and the devastating storm damage experienced in 2021,” she said.
“The Macedon Ranges offers a range of captivating experiences where visitors can relax, play, indulge and explore only 45 minutes from the airport and less than an hour out of Melbourne.”
The Top Tourism Town Awards each year recognise and reward Australian towns that demonstrate commitment to tourism, offer an excellent visitor experience, and show strong collaboration with tourism operators, businesses and the community.
The awards include representatives from each state across three categories: top tourism town – population over 5000 people; small tourism town – below 5000 people; and top tiny tourism town – below 1500 people.
An two-day itinerary to experience the town and its surrounds, along with a promotional video, was submitted as part of the award process and can be viewed at www.visitmacedonranges.com/itineraries/mount-macedon-nature-escape.
