Lakes Entrance was celebrated as a finalist at the prestigious 2023 Victorian Top Tourism Town Award last Wednesday.
Ballarat was announced as the category winner at a ceremony held in Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula. Lakes Entrance was noted for its exceptional blend of nature, culture and seaside charm.
Judges, travellers and locals recognised Lakes Entrance's appeal.
The East Gippsland Shire's recent achievement of becoming the state's first certified ECO Destination by Ecotourism Australia showcases the dedication of towns such as Lakes Entrance to providing exceptional nature-based tourism experiences.
"Being a finalist in the Top Tourism Town Award is a great achievement," said East Gippsland Shire Council mayor, Cr Mark Reeves.

IMAGE: Members of East Gippsland Shire Council’s tourism team, Amanda Cassar, Andrew Davidson and Irene Skilton, pictured receiving a certificate indicating Lakes Entrance as a finalist in the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards last week. (PS)