Western NSW wins top tourism honors, spotlighting its growing appeal across diverse travel experiences.

Western NSW has won top honors at the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards, recognizing its rising status as a premier travel destination. Key winners include the Taronga Western Plains Zoo and Old Dubbo Gaol, Orange’s Oriana Orange Retro Hotel & Resort and Printhie Wines, the Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash, Sierra Escape in Mudgee, Bathurst’s Visitor Information Centre, Wilga Station, Orange360, and Outback Jess – Spotto Books. These accolades highlight the region’s diverse offerings in adventure, luxury, history, wine, and community-based tourism, prompting officials to urge travelers to book early as demand is expected to surge.