Aussie Town of the Year crowned for 2022
With Australia being such a huge country, knowing where the best places are can make it easier to plan an unforgettable trip.
To help prospective travellers, Wotif has announced the country’s top places to visit - and Launceston in Tasmania has taken the top prize as the 2022 Aussie Town of the Year.
“Launceston’s fresh produce, renowned sparkling wine and commitment to great food is world-famous,” said Daniel Finch, the managing director of Wotif.
Launceston has been crowned the best Aussie town for 2022. Image: Supplied
“With some of Tasmania’s most spectacular natural landmarks just a short drive away, including the Tamar Valley, Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park and the Bay of Fire, it’s no surprise that demand for the city has grown by over 125 percent on Wotif.com.”
Although international borders have begun to reopen, Wotif found that a third of Aussies plan to stay within Australia, while 24 percent plan to visit somewhere new.
Though Tasmania took the top spot, the top ten featured entries from each of the six states.
Victoria’s Yarra Valley, Bright and Halls Gap made the list, making it the state with the most prized destinations.
Caloundra and Hervey Bay made the list on behalf of Queensland, while Tamworth and Batemans Bay represented New South Wales.
Wotif’s 2022 Aussie Town of the Year Award winners
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Launceston, TAS
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Caloundra, QLD
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Tamworth, NSW
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Yarra Valley, VIC
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Adelaide Hills, SA
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Bright, VIC
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Hervey Bay, QLD
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Halls Gap, VIC
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Batemans Bay, NSW
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Busselton, WA
Image: Supplied