Revealed: Best Aussie town of the year

Which coastal gem has been crowned the best Aussie town in Wotif’s 2025 annual awards? This video includes ACM-produced voiceover powered by AI.

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00:00Port Stephens has officially been crowned the best Aussie town for 2025.

00:06I just think it's so beautiful. I mean, I'm new to Port Stephens.

00:09It's a bit like so much of Australia. There is so much of Port Stephens.

00:13It's a massive bay, probably bigger than Sydney Harbour or something like that.

00:17I bet it is.

00:18The stunning coastal gem, just over two hours from Sydney,

00:22took out the top spot in WADDUF's Aussie Town of the Year Awards,

00:26created by the Travel Reservation Company.

00:29Famous for its pristine beaches, vast sand dunes and incredible sea life,

00:34tourism in Port Stephens has surged,

00:37with a 75% rise in accommodation interest.

00:41Cairns, a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, secured second place,

00:45while Mandurah, known for its estuary and outdoor art, took third.

00:50The top towns are chosen based on WADDUF's customer data

00:53for trending popularity, affordability, quality and traveller satisfaction.