{"id":55384,"date":"2023-05-04T10:31:22","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T00:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/?p=55384"},"modified":"2023-05-04T10:31:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T00:31:24","slug":"central-coast-town-named-as-finalist-in-nsws-top-tourism-town-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/home\/central-coast-town-named-as-finalist-in-nsws-top-tourism-town-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Coast Town Named As Finalist In NSW\u2019s Top Tourism Town Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A Central Coast town has been named amongst the finalists in NSW\u2019s Top Tourism Awards for 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/home\/grab-your-binoculars-because-whale-migration-season-is-officially-underway-off-the-central-coast\/\">Central Coast<\/a>\u2019s hinterland town of Spencer has been recognised as an outstanding tourism destination after being selected as a finalist in the Tiny Town category in the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spencer is known for its breathtaking scenery and cultural landmarks, locally-sourced cuisine and exhilarating outdoor and water activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Central_Coast_Council_Spencer_MR_1-1024x680.png\" alt=\"A Central Coast town has been named amongst the finalists in NSW\u2019s Top Tourism Awards for 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-55394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Central_Coast_Council_Spencer_MR_1-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Central_Coast_Council_Spencer_MR_1-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Central_Coast_Council_Spencer_MR_1-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Central_Coast_Council_Spencer_MR_1-301x200.png 301w, https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Central_Coast_Council_Spencer_MR_1-36x24.png 36w, https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Central_Coast_Council_Spencer_MR_1-48x32.png 48w, https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Central_Coast_Council_Spencer_MR_1-60x40.png 60w, https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Central_Coast_Council_Spencer_MR_1.png 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spencer has been named as a finalist amongst 10 other &#8220;tiny town&#8221; across NSW (Image: Central Coast Council \/ Supplied)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Central Coast Council\u2019s Director of Community and Culture Melanie Smith said it is fantastic to see the Central Coast shining as an outstanding tourism destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe NSW Top Tourism Town Awards celebrate NSW\u2019s diverse and outstanding regional destinations,\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe Awards provide communities, business chambers, visitor centres and local governments the opportunity to showcase how their town encourages tourism development, increases visitation and drives the visitor economy for our state.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart said it was no surprise that Spencer has been nominated as a finalist in the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSpencer village features a small list of local operators who are committed to offering a range of unique experiences, including guided cultural tours,\u201d said Hart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cTourism really is part of the fabric of the community in Spencer and is well deserving of being a finalist in the Tiny Town category. It really is a hidden jewel of the Coast.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You can vote for Spencer in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnsw.com\/events\/top-tourism-town-awards-2023-nsw\">NSW Top Tourism Town Awards here<\/a>, with voting closing Friday, May 12, 2023, at 5pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Listen via the Star 104.5 Player, download it now via the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/star-104-5-central-coast\/id1068731232\"><em>App Store<\/em><\/a><em> or <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=au.com.star1045\"><em>Google Play<\/em><\/a><em> and take Star 104.5 wherever you go.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Images:\u00a0Central Coast Council <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By Bek Lougher<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Central Coast town has been named amongst the finalists in NSW\u2019s Top Tourism Awards for 2023. 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