General News
13 July, 2026
Caravan park makes final in regional tourism award
AWARD nominations are flowing for Boort Lakes Holiday Park.
AWARD nominations are flowing for Boort Lakes Holiday Park.
The park owned by Wendy and Tim James has made the final five in the 2026 Bendigo Business Excellence Awards for hospitality, tourism and experience.
“We were a bit surprised to be nominated. At first we thought, Boort is not Bendigo but then discovered eligibility had been expanded to operators in Loddon Shire following the creation of Destination Greater Bendigo Loddon,” Wendy said.
“Last week we were told the park has made the final five and that’s a great achievement for our town.
It’s wonderful for the park to be up with some of the wider region’s leading tourism and hospitality businesses in Bendigo.”
Also on the shortlist in the category are
Crooked Kitchen, Noble Bootleggers Distilling Co, Tea House Motor Inn and The Woodhouse Bar and Grill. The top regional tourism business will be announced at a gala dinner next month with will all section winners in the running to be named business of the year.
Meanwhile, Boort Lakes Holiday Park has been nominated in three sections for the annual Caravan and Recreation Parks Victoria award.
Boort is in the running for the overall award and also in the best innovation category for its introduction of number plate recognition and best environmental award for its hosting of Victoria’s container deposit scheme depot in the town.
The park is a popular destination throughout the year with cabins, caravans and camp sites.
An association study has found that its member parks support more than 17,000 jobs and generate more than $1.1 billion in flow on economic benefits for other businesses.
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