Oakvale Farm Takes Gold At NSW Tourism Awards Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 9, 2022 The Oakvale koalas are a part of a breeding program which is protecting the species from extinction. Photo: Marian Sampson. IT’S not often that a business located at an intersection between two tiny peninsulas takes out a major tourism gong, but that is just what Oakvale Farm has done. This year the family operated business has won gold at the NSW Tourism Awards for Tourists Attractions. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au A spokesperson for Oakvale Farm said, ”We would like to thank our amazing team and wonderful customers for helping Oakvale Wildlife Park grow and develop into the beautiful wildlife park it is today.” Kent Samson of Oakvale Wildlife Park said the Government’s Dine and Discover program has been great to reignite tourism in the region.” Kent and Leanne Samson operate the wildlife park, which has been family owned and run for 40 years. “Oakvale is elated to see recognition from Tourism NSW. “We won Gold on Friday night. It is such a good result not only for the park but for our staff and for morale for the community. “We have been through a very rough time for the last couple of years with Covid and it is just wonderful to get that recognition, but also for people to start to be able to get out and enjoy nature and the outdoors again.” Minister for the Environment Susan Ley congratulated Oakvale Wildlife Park on the Tourism Award. By Marian SAMPSON You can enjoy an interactive session with Oakvale Parks Meerkats. Photo: Marian Sampson. You can watch the dingoes at Oakvale Wildlife Park. Photo: Marian Sampson.
