Silos, stars and utes put Riverina and beyond in tourism spotlight

Key points

• Six businesses, events and visitor services from the Riverina, South West Slopes, Snowy Valleys and Murray region have reached the finals of the 2026 NSW Tourism Awards. Winners will be announced at ICC Sydney on Monday 9 November.
• The finalists include a converted grain silo near Junee, an off-grid retreat near Tumut, a former railway station visitor centre in Young, an egg-themed shop in Holbrook, a ute festival in Deniliquin and a holiday park near Mathoura.
• The awards drew 210 nominations across 30 categories and were judged by a panel of 50, with visitor reviews also counted.