Trentham has been officially named the 2025 Victoria Top Tourism Town in the Tiny Tourism Town category of the annual awards.
Warrnambool was named Victorian Top Tourism Town (population 5,000+) while Mount Beauty won the Top Small Tourism Town Award (population 1,500-5,000) and Trentham took home the Top Tiny Tourism Town Award (population <1,500).
The silver awards went to Ballarat for Top Tourism Town, Port Fairy for Small Tourism Town and Halls Gap for Tiny Tourism Town, with bronze commendations going to Echuca, Portarlington and Whitfield.
Selected from a highly competitive field of outstanding towns, the awards judges said Trentham stood out for its charm, community spirit, and visitor appeal.
As the Victorian winner in the category, Trentham will now be considered for a national award.
Hepburn Shire Mayor, Don Henderson said the recognition was a celebration of Trentham’s vibrant community and unique offerings.
“I would like to extend a big thank you to Steve Wroe and the dedicated team at Daylesford Macedon Tourism, whose outstanding work in preparing the award submission, in collaboration with Council’s Economic Development team, played a pivotal role in this success,” he said.
“The (award entry) video beautifully captures the essence of our tiny treasure, Trentham. We would also like to thank the amazing local businesses featured in the video, helping to showcase exactly what makes the town so special. And of course, to everyone who voted and supported our campaign. We invite everyone to come and experience Trentham for yourselves.”
Daylesford Macedon Tourism CEO, Steve Wroe said, “When you have such great towns in your region it gives you a head start, but thanks to the DMT team for their amazing work on the submission. And as always, a huge thank you to the team at Hepburn Shire Council. Their unwavering support and commitment to sustainably growing the visitor economy makes all the difference.”
To learn more about the Top Tourism Town Awards.
