Honouring its country charm and warmth, Trentham took home gold as a top tourism town in the Australian Top Tourism Town Awards this month, making it the first in Victoria to receive this recognition.
Announced on Wednesday, September 3, Trentham won gold in the Top Tiny Tourism Town in this year’s Australian Top Tourism Town Awards – facing off against others including Robe in South Australia, Kalbarri in Western Australia, Huskisson in New South Wales, Stanley in Tasmania, and 1770 in Queensland.
Trentham was selected following an application and promotional video – a collaboration between Destination Central Victoria and Hepburn council.
Destination Central Victoria’s Madeleine Blake said that businesses, tourism operators, and the local Trentham community all combine to make Trentham “such a wonderful place to visit”.
“The warm welcome, incredible food, shopping, and retail experiences all ensure visitors want to return time and time again,” Ms Blake said.
“I think it’s the community spirit that really shone through in the submission, and I’m sure that has contributed to Trentham being awarded the top prize,” she said.
“Trentham is well and truly in the spotlight now. Being a part of these awards provides an opportunity to highlight to the rest of Australia how amazing Trentham is, inspiring new visitors and providing those already familiar with Trentham [with] why they should visit again.”
Little Gallery Trentham member artist Rose Wilson said Trentham has that “typical old country feel with country hospitality”.
“It’s a beautiful, special place that has this warmth … people that come to the community just adore it and feel that from the community and all the retailers,” Ms Wilson said.
Local Trentham businesses were invited to celebrate the award at Hotel Trentham on Tuesday, September 9.
