Celebrating at last night's NSW Tourism Awards the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary won Silver in the prestigious "Tourism Attraction" category.
Director of Community Futures, Steve Peart, attended the Awards Ceremony at The Star, Darling Harbour, where he accepted the award on behalf of the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary and Port Stephens Council.
"It's an honour to accept this award on behalf of our beloved Port Stephens Koalas," Mr Peart said.
"This prestigious award recognises the relentless dedication of our passionate Koala Sanctuary staff to conservation and preservation efforts", he added.
Now in its 34th year, the NSW Tourism Awards celebrate businesses and operators that deliver exceptional visitor experiences across NSW while also highlighting the strength, pride, and passion that drive our state's vibrant tourism industry.
About the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
The Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is a partnership between Port Stephens Council, the NSW Government, and a local volunteer care group known as Port Stephens Koala Hospital. The Sanctuary's focus is on conservation and protecting the threatened species so that future generations can enjoy witnessing koalas in the wild.
A decade ago, we counted thousands of koalas in this region, but today, their population numbers are in the hundreds. Ongoing financial support is vitally important to support population growth in the species.
