RED Hill South and Sorrento have won silver and gold medals in their respective categories at this year’s Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards.
The Victoria Tourism Industry Council awards highlight tourism businesses and the value they bring to their towns and communities in regional destinations across Victoria.
Thursday (27 July) night’s wins confirms that Sorrento and Red Hill are popular for such things as their natural beauty, dining and accommodation, outdoor activities and art.
Sorrento will now represent Victoria in the Top Small Tourism Town category at the national awards.
Red Hill South’s entry in the Top Tiny Tourism Town was submitted by Mornington Peninsula Shire, while Sorrento’s entry in the Small Tourism Town category was submitted by Sorrento Beachside Tourism.
The mayor Cr Steve Holland said awards were a huge accolade for the Red Hill South and Sorrento communities and “reveals what locals have known all along – that the peninsula offers unique visitor experiences at any time of the year”.
“[The peninsula] truly is an amazing holiday destination with something for everyone and we hope people come to experience it for themselves,” he said.
First published in the Mornington News – 1st August 2023
