The Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary are celebrating a win at the prestigious NSW Tourism Awards 2022 in the Unique Accommodation / Tourism Attraction category.

Section Manager Kim Lathan accepted the award on behalf of the Sanctuary and Port Stephens Council at the awards ceremony at Luna Park Sydney.

“On behalf of all Koalas, and especially ours in Port Stephens, we graciously accept this award that highlights the plight facing all koalas in Australia today,” Mrs Latham said.

“Winning this prestigious award spotlights the tireless conservation and preservation work that is undertaken everyday by our passionate and loyal Sanctuary staff,” she added.

Now in its 32nd year, the NSW Tourism Awards celebrate business excellence, acknowledge business innovation and reward exceptional customer service.

With this win, the Sanctuary is automatically in the running to represent NSW at the Australian Tourism Awards in 2023.

About the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

The Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is a partnership between Port Stephens Council, the NSW Government and volunteer care group Port Stephens Koala Hospital. Its focus is on conservation and protecting the threatened species for years to come.

A decade ago we counted koalas in this region in the thousands, but today their population numbers are in the hundreds. Ongoing financial support is vitally important to support population growth in the species.

For more information about the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary visit: portstephenskoalasanctuary.com.au

The Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is open daily from 9am to 5pm (except Christmas Day).