Pomonal Estate, Mount William Station, Nook on the Hill, and Wimmera Steampunk Festival are finalists in this year’s Victorian Tourism Awards.

The awards showcase the state’s leaders in tourism excellence, recognising 28 businesses and three individual categories.

The awards gala ceremony is on November 27 at Melbourne Park, where 900 people are expected.

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Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism, GWMT, commended the dedication and innovation of tourism operators across the region as they prepare to showcase their offerings at the event. 

“We are incredibly proud of the businesses we work with across the Grampians and Wimmera Mallee,” GWMT chief executive Marc Sleeman said.

“We understand the commitment and hard work that goes into creating and delivering exceptional visitor experiences. 

“Entering the Victorian Tourism Awards is a courageous move that provides operators with a unique opportunity to present their products to a respected audience of industry peers.” 

Gold category winners at the Victorian awards will receive an entry to compete at the Australian Tourism Awards in Fremantle in early 2026. 

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