These awards acknowledge growth, entrepreneurship, and commend the success of tourism businesses throughout the North Coast Destination Network region.

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The Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club have been named as finalists, citing recent improvements across the facility and the hard work and diligence of staff as the reasons why.

“Set on the Nambucca River we know we are in a unique location surrounded by natural beauty, but golfers are mainly drawn here by the fantastic golfing facilities available,” said Geoff Harris, president of the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club.

“Our course is challenging but is on flat ground which makes it very popular with older golfers, particularly grey nomads.

“Combine that with the improvements made to the inside of the clubhouse, and we are drawing more and more visitors to the course all the time.”

The increasing volume of visitors to the facility has necessitated an increase in staff numbers, providing excellent job opportunities in the Nambucca Valley.

“Our newer staff are generally a younger crew and the recognition through this award has really excited them as they know it is a nod to their hard work,” Mr Harris said.

Another local business that has bubbled to the top as a finalist in the 2024 North Coast Tourism Awards is Nambucca Valley Train Carriages at Wirrimbi, operated by Diane and Dave Banks.

This facility offers two replica train carriages modelled off a tram car built in England in 1884, fitted out as very comfortable accommodation units complete with a queen bed, ensuite, wifi and kitchen and air-conditioning.

To add to the novel appeal of this accommodation, the replica carriages overlook the North Coast Railway line, adding to the unique feel of the facility.

“We are chuffed to have been selected as finalists in these awards and we put that down to the reviews we get from our guests, many of them repeat visitors, who just love the unique nature of this place and the standard of the accommodation,” Mr Banks told News Of The Area.

“Being only five minutes off the highway also makes us so accessible to travellers and everyone that comes here seems to get a kick out of our laundry facility set up in a replica 1954 NSW red phone box.”

By Mick BIRTLES