Noosa vs Eumundi: Your chance to vote on where’s best to stay and play

Popular destinations on the Sunshine Coast will battle against nearby tourism rivals to be crowned the best small town in the state for visitors.

Noosa's natural beauty helps is its claims as best small tourism town in Queensland.

Noosa will go head-to-head with the hinterland township many see as its kindred community for a Queensland Tourism Industry Council's Top Tourism Town award.

Eumundi, home of Australia's best loved markets and chosen retreat for many creatives, is vying along with popular northern coastal getaway Rainbow Beach, as the best small tourism town in the state.

Locals and visitors are being asked by Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson to help give Noosa the edge by voting online.

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"Tourism is an intrinsic part of Noosa and we are proud to showcase why Noosa is a top tourism town," Ms Anderson said.

The Noosa Everglades is just about unmatched in the world for its mirror image beauty.

"Our submission highlights why Noosa is one of Australia's favourite holiday destinations, where coastal, river and hinterland villages welcome visitors with superb beaches, pristine waterways, outdoor adventure, fresh cuisine and a community passionate about protecting this natural wonderland.

"It is also exciting to see our neighbours of Eumundi and Rainbow Beach are also finalists in the Small Tourism Towns Awards."

Ms Anderson said the QTIC awards aimed to recognise and reward towns that offer amazing visitor experiences, where tourism operators, businesses and the local community work together to make their town the best destination.

Ms Anderson said Noosa's other selling points included its status as a World Surfing Reserve and it being one of only two everglades systems on Earth.

"Noosa's natural beauty is at the heart of it all - it's why our region is globally recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve," Ms Anderson said.

"A two minute video showcases this and I encourage everyone who loves Noosa to vote."

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said Noosa taking the top prize would be a fitting reward for locals.

"We have such a strong commitment to tourism and to delivering outstanding visitor experiences, whether it be at one of our superb beaches, in the picturesque hinterland or on our waterways," Ms Stewart said.

"I encourage everyone to take the time to make their vote count."

Montville and Woodford were also listed as finalists.

The awards featured 37 finalists and the public are invited to vote for their favourite until April 26. Votes have the chance to win a $2000 Apollo Motorhome travel package just by voting.

Click here to vote for Noosa in.

Originally published as Noosa vs Eumundi: Your chance to vote on where’s best to stay and play