Australia's best schnitty, potato scallop/cake and bowlo named for 2020
In a year where we haven’t really been able to go anywhere, the winners’ list sure makes for great road trip inspiration for your next COVID safe adventure.Australian travel site Wotif.com has announced the winners of their annual Uniquely Aussie Awards, touted as the guide to Australia’s most underrated gems.
With international travel off the cards thanks to COVID-19, Aussies have opted for local destinations to get their immediate travel fix. What better way to support your local region, state and wider country than holidaying at home and finding some local gems.
New research from Wotif and YouGov revealed 70% of Aussies plan to take a road trip this year, with practically all people surveyed (92%) believing it’s the best way to discover local businesses and communities. From the capital cities to regional centres, it’s the underrated gems that 86% of Aussies agree make a local trip so great, with 40% loving Australia’s true-blue hospitality and a further 34% fond of the unique quirks you discover when holidaying at home.
Wotif Managing Director, Daniel Finch says while the big overseas destinations are off the cards for now, finding the local and uniquely Aussies attractions and destinations are worthy of any trip.
"Whether it's visiting one of Australia’s 150+ oversized roadside attractions or discovering a local market, the thousands of votes received this year made clear that every Aussie knows a local gem worthy of the spotlight. With the Australian sense of community at an all-time high, this year Wotif is encouraging Aussies to fuel this pride by taking the time to discover and support as many businesses as possible on their next Aussie adventure."
Now for the 2020 winners…
2020 Best Schnitty
Winner: Schnithouse Rundle St, Adelaide, SA
“With a dish called ‘Schnit Faced’ and over 20 varieties on the menu, you know these guys are serious about their schnitty, with gluten-free options also available.”
2. Mrs Parma’s, Melbourne, VIC
3. Shamrock Hotel, Alexandra, VIC
4. Una’s, Darlinghurst, NSW
5. Seaview Tavern, Woolgoolga, NSW
6. North Wollongong Hotel, Wollongong, NSW
7. Tingalpa Hotel, Tingalpa, QLD
8. Settlers Inn, Port Macquarie, NSW
9. Palais Hotel, Semaphore, SA
10. OG Hotel, Klemzig, SA
2020 Best Potato Scallop/cake
Winner: Blue Lips Fish & Chips, Exmouth, WA
“We’re talking serious potato business here – homemade with mashed potato, leek and cream, Blue Lips don’t mess around.”
2. Morgan’s Seafood Market & Takeaway, Scarborough, QLD
3. Heathcote Fish & Chips, Heathcote, NSW
4. Coffs Harbour Fishermen’s Co-op, Coffs Harbour, NSW
5. Sea Salt Fish & Chips, Sawtell, NSW
6. Banana Coast Seafood, Coffs Harbour, NSW
7. Ballina Fishermen’s Co-op, Ballina, NSW
8. Hunky Dory, South Melbourne, VIC
9. Cadell Street Fish & Chips, Goolwa, SA
10. Wellington Point Takeaway, Wellington Point, QLD
2020 Best Bowls Club
Winner: Merthyr Bowls Club, New Farm, QLD
“Said to have the best view in Brisbane, this Bowls Club isn't your run of the mill bowlo, with a delicious menu to boot.”
2. Chermside Bowls Club, Chermside, QLD
3. Clovelly Bowls Club, Clovelly, NSW
4. Broadbeach Bowls Club, Broadbeach, QLD
5. Moama Bowling Club, Moama, NSW
6. The Greens North Sydney, North Sydney, NSW
7. Mooloolaba Bowls Club, Mooloolaba, QLD
8. Burleigh Heads Bowls Club, Burleigh Heads, QLD
9. Torquay Bowls Club, Torquay, VIC
10. Club Kawana, Wurtulla, QLD
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