The Whitsundays are proudly represented across all categories in the 2025 Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards, with three local towns named as finalists, showcasing the region’s unique appeal from the sparkling coastline to its charming country heart.
Public voting opened at 10am on Saturday 10th May and closes on Friday, May 17, giving locals, Queenslanders, and visitors the chance to support their favourite Whitsundays destinations via the QTIC Top Tourism Town Awards website.
The finalists are:
• Bowen: Top Tourism Town (population over 5,000)
• Airlie Beach: Top Small Tourism Town (population 1,500 – 5,000)
• Collinsville: Top Tiny Tourism Town (population under 1,500)
Airlie Beach enters the competition as the reigning 2024 Top Small Tourism Town, having proudly secured the title for a third time last year. Bowen also scored bronze in their category last year.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Brisbane on Monday, June 16, with state champions progressing to the national Top Tourism Town Awards later in the year.
Tourism Whitsundays CEO Tim Booth says the nominations are a powerful vote of confidence in the region’s tourism offering.
“With Airlie Beach defending its crown and both Bowen and Collinsville also in the mix, we have an exciting opportunity to shine a light on the diversity and depth of what The Whitsundays offers,” he said.
“Being a finalist in all three categories is a remarkable achievement and a celebration of the people and places that make this region so special.”
Mayor Ry Collins said he’s proud to see Airlie Beach, Bowen and Collinsville in the running across different categories in this year’s Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards.
“It’s great to see our towns being recognised for what they each bring to the tourism experience,” Mayor Collins said.
“From reef access and adventure in Airlie Beach, to Bowen’s long, sandy beaches and Collinsville’s warm country vibe - each town has something unique to offer visitors.
“I encourage everyone to get behind the Whitsundays, cast your votes and help showcase what makes the Whitsundays such a special place to visit.”
Airlie Beach won Top Small Tourism Town for the past three years in a row
Scan this QR code to vote for the Whitsundays in the awards.
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