
Wotif reveals the Top 10 Aussie destinations for 2024
Drum roll, please! We’ve crunched the numbers and the Wotif Aussie Town of the Year for 2024 is… Bendigo, Victoria! Congratulations, Bendigo! As Australia’s first UNESCO Creative City and Region of Gastronomy, rich with gold-rush history, incredible food and a vibrant local art scene, Bendigo was a clear winner.
But it’s not Australia’s only 2024 must-visit. Check out all our Aussie Town of the Year finalists below or read more on our blog.
1. Bendigo, VIC
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BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Bendigo
Bendigo
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Tea House Motor Inn
Bendigo
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Julie-Anna Inn, Bendigo
Bendigo
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Quality Hotel Lakeside
Bendigo
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Bendigo Lodges
Bendigo
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Allara Motor Lodge
Bendigo
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House 1BR-3BR, 1-6 Guests, 5 min to Bendigo CBD, Bendigo Hospital & showgrounds
Bendigo
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A-line Holiday Park
Bendigo
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BIG4 Bendigo Park Lane Holiday Park
Bendigo
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Self Contained Country Cottage - semi rural property PET and child Friendly
Bendigo
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Quest Bendigo
Bendigo
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Golden Hills Motel
Bendigo
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All Seasons Resort
Bendigo
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Golden Reef Motor Inn
Bendigo
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Large stylish home in Bendigo, perfect for families, close to sporting precinct
Bendigo
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Best Western Crystal Inn
Bendigo
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Quest Bendigo Central
Bendigo
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Cozy Holiday Home
Bendigo
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Eaglehawk Motel
Bendigo
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Bendigo Motor Inn
Bendigo
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The Heritage Bendigo
Bendigo
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Bendigo Signature Accommodation on Averys
Bendigo
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Brougham Arms Hotel
Bendigo
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Mercure Bendigo Schaller
Bendigo
2. Broken Hill, NSW
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Broken Hill Outback Resort
Broken Hill
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Charles Rasp Motor Inn & Cottages
Broken Hill
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Capon Cottage
Broken Hill
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ibis Styles Broken Hill
Broken Hill
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Imperial Fine Accommodation
Broken Hill
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Comfort Inn Crystal
Broken Hill
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Red Earth Motel
Broken Hill
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Broken Hill Tourist Park
Broken Hill
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Gateway Motor Inn
Broken Hill
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Royal Exchange Hotel
Broken Hill
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Desert Sand Motor Inn
Broken Hill
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Silver Haven Motor Inn
Broken Hill
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The Astra Hotel
Broken Hill
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Sturt Motel
Broken Hill
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Hilltop Motel
Broken Hill
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Lodge Outback Motel
Broken Hill
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Broken Hill Tourist Lodge
Broken Hill
3. Stanthorpe, QLD
4. Katherine, NT
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Katherine Motel
Katherine
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Knotts Crossing Resort
Katherine
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K - Town Hotel
Katherine
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The Stuart Hotel-Motel
Katherine
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Pine Tree Motel
Katherine
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Beagle Hotel
Katherine
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Tropical River Hotel
Katherine
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Hilton Garden Inn Darwin
Darwin
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Penthouse Pads
Darwin
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Hilton Darwin
Darwin
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The Leea Darwin
Darwin
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Palms City Resort
Darwin
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Darwin Esplanade Central
Darwin
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Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Darwin
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City Skyline Escape Office Parking
Darwin
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Rydges Darwin Central
Darwin
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Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Darwin
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DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
Darwin
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H on Mitchell Apartment Hotel
Darwin
5. Bathurst, NSW
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Rydges Mount Panorama Bathurst
Bathurst
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Littomore Hotel on Stewart, Bathurst
Bathurst
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Best Western Coachman's Inn Motel
Bathurst
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The Hallows Accommodation
Bathurst
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Panorama Bathurst
Bathurst
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Bathurst Heights B&B
Bathurst
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Comfort Inn Serenity Bathurst
Bathurst
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Heritage Inn Bathurst
Bathurst
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Littomore Bathurst
Bathurst
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Bathurst Studio Apartments
Bathurst
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Country Lodge Motor Inn
Bathurst
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Bathurst Explorers Motel
Bathurst
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Ben Chifley Motor Inn
Bathurst
6. Tanunda, SA
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Pirathon Country Estate
Tanunda
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Barossa Weintal Hotel
Tanunda
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Barossa House
Tanunda
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Miriams Cottage
Tanunda
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The Wine Vine
Tanunda
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Archery Road Estate is the perfect escape everyone!
Tanunda
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4 bedroom stone home walking distance to the best restaurants
Tanunda
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"Lochnagar Barossa" - 3 En-suites - Walking distance to wineries
Tanunda
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Apartments on Fiedler - Owners Apartment
Tanunda
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Fechner Place★Barossa Studio★ 1 Bed ★1 Bath ★Wine
Tanunda
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Valley Hotel
Tanunda
7. Griffith, NSW
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Exies Bagtown
Griffith
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The Gem Hotel
Griffith
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Quest Griffith
Griffith
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Acacia Motel Griffith
Griffith
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The Griff Motel
Griffith
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Coro Club Motel
Griffith
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The Grand Motel
Griffith
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Centrepoint Apartments
Griffith
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Hotel Victoria - Griffith
Griffith
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Citrus Motel
Griffith
8. Stanley, TAS
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Horizon Deluxe Apartments
Stanley
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Ship Inn Stanley
Stanley
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The Ark Stanley
Stanley
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Noah's
Stanley
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Stanley Seaview Inn
Stanley
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BIG4 Tassie Getaway Parks Stanley
Stanley
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Touchwood Cottages
Stanley
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Stanley Hotel & Apartments
Stanley
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Hanlon Guest House
Stanley
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On The Terrace Stanley
Stanley
9. Exmouth, WA
10. Coober Pedy, SA
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Di's Dugouts
Coober Pedy
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Breakaway Views
Coober Pedy
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BIG4 Stuart Range Outback Resort
Coober Pedy
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Desert Cave Hotel
Coober Pedy
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Desert View Apartments
Coober Pedy
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Mud Hut Motel
Coober Pedy
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The Underground Motel
Coober Pedy
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Opal Inn Hotel Motel
Coober Pedy
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