Welcome to the NSW Tourism Awards 2012

The Sun-Herald Reader's Choice Award

NSW is full of great holiday and leisure destinations and the NSW Tourism Awards recognises the best businesses that provide for visitors. The Sun-Herald Reader's Choice Award is a category that gives our visitors the chance to vote for your favourite experience in NSW! Brought to you by a partnership between The Sun-Herald, Straliaweb and the Tourism Industry Council of NSW.

The Sun-Herald and the Tourism Industry Council NSW in conjunction with TICNSW members are proud to be offering voters an opportunity to win one of the 15 prizes of offer for this year’s The Sun-Herald Readers’ Choice Award!

Voting will be open from 12pm Friday 12th October and close at Monday 12th November 5pm.

Prize Package 1 - Lilianfels Resort and Spa

Lilianfels, A Luxury Collection Resort is a renowned haven of relaxation in one of Australia's most beautiful destinations.

Luxury package includes;

*One nights accommodation for two in the Valley View room (value $595)

*Full breakfast for two in the Orange Restaurant (value $70)

*One three course dinner for two in the 1 Chef Hat Restaurant Darleys (value $250)

Value of each prize package: $915

Please click here to visit the Lilianfels Resort & Spa website.

Prize Package 2 – Sydney Opera House

Be treated like a star! Experience the ultimate evening at Sydney Opera House.

The package is for two people and includes the following:

* Performance ticket

* Sydney Opera House Tour

* 3 course pre-theatre dinner at either Guillaume at Bennelong or Aria Restaurant (beverages excluded)

* Interval drink

- Value $862

Please click here to visit the Sydney Opera House website.

Prize Package 3 – Riverside Oaks Golf Resort

Set in 587 acres of unspoilt natural bushland bordered by the Hawkesbury River and wildlife reserve, Riverside Oaks Golf Resort is the ideal location for short stay breaks.

Stay and Play package includes;

* Check in from 2pm

* 9 holes of golf with a motorised cart on arrival

* 2 night stay in a one bedroom deluxe villa

* Self cook BBQ packs both evenings

* Hot breakfast both mornings

* A round of golf with a motorised cart each day for the following 2 days

* Check out 10am

- Value $801

Please click here to visit the Riverside Oaks Golf Resort webiste.

Prize Package 4, 5, 6 & 7- Captain Cook Cruises

We invite you to experience Sydney Harbour, the world's most beautiful harbour and all it has to offer.

Prize Package 4 includes;

* 2x tickets for the Captains Club Dinner, which include full bar facilities, access to the upper deck for star gazing as well as a Contemporary a la carte dining which is sure to be a lasting memory.

- Valued at $278.

Prize Package 5 includes;

- Valued at $278.

Prize Package 6 includes;

* 2x tickets for the High tea, this experience is an ideal way to take in the million dollar views of Sydney Harbour while enjoying a superb selection of savoury & sweet treats

- Valued at $110.

Prize Package 7 includes;

* 2x tickets for the Weekend Breakfast, as Sydney shines in the morning and a Weekend Breakfast Cruise is a fantastic way to start the day for the whole family

- Valued at $110.

Please click here to visit the Captain Cook Cruises website.

Prize Package 8 - Roar and Snore – Taronga Zoo, Sydney

Camp in safari tents in the heart of Australia's most famous zoo, and wake to spectacular views of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.
Roar & Snore - Sydney’s Ultimate Sleepover includes:

* Camp in safari tents in the heart of Australia's most famous zoo, and wake to spectacular views of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.

* A sumptuous roast feast, drinks in the main tent and up-close animal encounters.

- Value $570

Please click here to visit Taronga Zoo’s website

Prize Package 9 - Australian Reptile Park

The Australian Reptile Park is less than one hour north of Sydney and South of Newcastle and is the Hands-on Zoo with loads of close up animal interaction!

This fantastic package includes;

* Family behind the scenes tour

* BBQ lunch

* Family photo with animal of choice

- Value $500

Please click here to visit Australian Reptile Park’s website.

Prize Package 10 - Featherdale Wildlife Park

Just 40 minutes from Sydney and en-route to the famous Blue Mountains Featherdale Wildlife Parkis Sydney's ultimate interactive wildlife experience.

This prize package includes;

* Entry to Featherdale Wildlife Park for two adults and two children (3-15years).

* One 45 minute guided tour by one of Featherdale’s experienced keepers with up close animal encounters.

- Value of each prize package: $296

Please click here to visit Featherdale Wildlife Park’s website.

Prize Package 11- Scenic World

Are you a friend of Scenic World? If you visit us multiple times a year, our Scenic World Family Annual Pass+ providesgreat value each and every time you visit.

This prize includes;

* Unlimited entry and rides all day, every day.

*15% of all additional ticket purchases.

*15% off all retail purchases.

*15% off all food & beverage purchases.

- Value $239

Please click here to visit Scenic World

Prize Package 12- Let's Go Surfing

Join in our daily small group surfing lessons on world famous bondi Beach!

This prize package offers;

* A Bondi surf experience for 2 people

- Value $198

Please click here to visit Lets Go Surfing

Prize Package 13- Treetop Adventure Park

Screams of excitement and joy ring out from high in the branches at TreeTop Adventure Park as people from all ages experience the daring adventures on offer.

This prize includes;

* Family pass (two adults and two children)

- Value $160

Please click here to visit Treetop Adventure Park.

Prize Package 14- Sydney Coast Walks

This half day tour is a spectacular coastal walk around South Head, starting with an iconic Harbour ferry ride to Watsons Bay and exploring pockets of bush land with stunning views of the city and surrounding headlands.