Devonport Crowned as Australia’s Top Tourism Town

Devonport was today announced as Australia’s Top Tourism Town for 2024 at a ceremony held at Parliament House in Canberra.

Chief Executive Officer of the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania, Amy Hills, said the achievement was something the entire state should be proud of.

“Our towns in Tasmania have a true sense of community and play such a crucial role in our state’s visitor economy, and for Devonport to take out Gold on the national stage just shows how well we do things in Tasmania,” Hills said.

“Nestled along Tasmania’s north west coast, where mountains meet the sea, Devonport seamlessly blends natural beauty with a refined urban charm.

“Serving as a vibrant hub of the Cradle Mountain region, Devonport is an ideal launchpad for unforgettable day trips – not to mention the new waterfront precinct and expansive parklands giving visitors plenty to do locally as well.”

Tasmania also picked up medals in the remaining two categories – Richmond was awarded Bronze in the Small Town category and Stanley took out Silver in the Tiny Town category.

“Both Richmond and Stanley are iconic towns that pack a powerful punch. The heritage, natural beauty, local culture and charm are on full display and is what makes these destinations so special and popular among tourists.

“To claim the podium in each category makes 2024 the most successful year on record for Tasmania at the National Top Tourism Town Awards, and is something which should give our regional towns a real boost going into the spring and summer seasons.”

The National Top Tourism Town Awards program was hosted by the Australia Tourism Industry Council (ATIC). The winning towns were determined by a national judging panel and incorporated consumer review scores for tourism products within each town.

Tassie’s Top Tourism Towns is an initiative run by the TICT to “give all Tasmanian towns an opportunity to showcase what makes their special part of Tassie an incredible visitor experience.”