West by North West (WxNW) is one of four regional tourism organisations (RTOs) across Tasmania, each funded by the Tasmanian government to work with our tourism industry at a local and regional level; and with government at all levels. Our work forms part of the state's 2030 Visitor Economy Strategy in Tasmania.
The T21 is the partnership between Tasmanian Tourism Industry and the Tasmanian Government. It sets the direction for the visitor economy through the 2030 Visitor Economy Strategy for Tasmania . T21 officially comprises the TICT and THA on behalf of industry; and several govt. agencies and departments who report to the Premier’s Visitor Economy Advisory Council (PVEAC). The 4 regional tourism organisation (RTO’s) contribute in delivering the 2030 strategy.
Government
Industry
Advocacy
Provide a voice for region’s tourism industry, publicly representing their interests and common goals within government and community.
Industry Support
Facilitate a cohesive and engaged tourism industry, through communication, support, forums + education.
Marketing Support
Drive demand through marketing + content partnership with Tourism Tasmania; and via our websites, social media and traditional media channels.
Product Development
Support and enable the development of new products and the further innovation of existing products.
RTOs
STATE
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REGIONAL
LELVEL
WxNW Vision
"Stronger communities across our region through a prosperous and sustainable tourism industry."
2030 VISITOR ECONOMY STRATEGY TASMANIA
Local Councils
LOCAL
LELVEL
Local Tourism Bodies
Marketing Groups / Events
OUR REGION
Our region spans Tasmania's West Coast, North West and King Island, comprising nine local councils:
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West Coast Council
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Circular Head Council
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King Island Council
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Waratah-Wynyard Council
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Burnie City Council
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Central Coast Council
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Devonport City Council
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Latrobe Council
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Kentish Council
UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS
We regularly host and/or facilitate forums, training, networking and other events for our region's tourism industry. Click below for details and registration.
2025 Tasmanian Tourism Conference:
Resilience & Reinvention: Tourism in a Changing World
The Tasmanian tourism industry’s major business and networking event is back for 2025.
Join operators, leaders, and innovators from across the state for two energising days of future-focused thinking, collaboration and connection at the 2025 Tasmanian Tourism Conference, themed ‘Resilience & Reinvention: Tourism in a Changing World’.
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Date: Tuesday, 1 July and Wednesday, 2 July
Location: Various locations in Launceston
Cost: From $100 - $599pp
2025 Tasmanian Tourism Showcase
Tasmanian Tourism Showcase is back for 2025, a chance to come together as an industry, share what you do, and make new connections across the sector, you might consider going with your local tourism association.
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DAY 1 - INDUSTRY AND STUDENT DAY
Date: Friday, 25 July
Time: 10am-7pm
Location: Princes Wharf 1, nipaluna / Hobart
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DAY 1 - GENERAL ADMISSION DAY
Date: Saturday, 26 July
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Princes Wharf 1, nipaluna / Hobart
Cost: FREE
WxNW Industry Drinks
Join the WxNW Directors and team for drinks as we welcome Sam Denmead, who will be stepping in during Gab’s maternity leave. Sam joins us at the end of August and will be part of the team through to early March.
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Date: Thursday, 14 August
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Southern Wild Distillery
Cost: FREE
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OUR TEAM
Gabriella Conti
Chief Executive Officer
Gabriella Conti, CEO of West by North West the regional Tourism organisation, has extensive experience in project management and executive roles, last few roles including Laureate University and the Federal Group. With a strong passion and love for the region, she is excited about the growth of the region, having a strong focus on making sure we plan to manage growth sustainably.
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0499 020 466
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Sarah Norton
Marketing & Industry Support Manager
Born on the north west coast, Sarah has vast tourism experience across the public and private sectors, with a degree in tourism marketing and entrepreneurship and a decade of rich experience working for iconic products and destinations in New Zealand.
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0499 980 482
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Meg Hely
Industry Support Coordinator
Meg joins us with over a decade of invaluable experience in hospitality and tourism. With an unwavering enthusiasm and passion for the field, she brings an infectious positivity to our team at WxNW.
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0406 210 919
OUR BOARD
Cyndia Hilliger
Chair
Co-owner of Waterfront Accommodation Wynyard
Simon McDermott
Deputy Chair
Owner of McDermott's Coaches
Georgie Gow
Director
Account Director, PaxMondo
Anthony O'Hern
Director
Owner of Cradle Mountain Canyons
John Dabner
Director
General Manager of Tall Timbers
Anne Greentree
Director
Director Visitor Economy Strategy at Tourism Tasmania
Ian Robertson
Director
General Manager of the West Coast Wilderness Railway
Shane Crawford
Director
General Manager of Burnie City Council
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
Click below to discover some useful tourism industry resources.
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West by North West
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Regional Tourism Strategy 22-25 | Just a few pages (nothing too onerous) illustrating our vision, framework, strategic pillars and key performance indicators (KPIs).
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Facebook Group | Online industry forum for sharing updates, answering questions and conducting open discussion.
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Image Library, regional | Collection of over 1000 high quality images from our region, for use by tourism operators on digital platforms (Please read the Terms of Use document in the library. For all content except King Island, please tag @wildbonde when posting).
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Newsletter | Subscribe to our database to stay up to date with regional industry news.
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ATDW (Aust. Tourism Data Warehouse) - List your business for free to appear on over 50 destination websites
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Visual Library, state - Broad collection of images for use by tourism operators, subject to a simple approvals process
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Newsletter, Tourism Talk - Subscribe here to stay up to date with Tourism Tasmania industry news
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Stats + Data - Browse the latest visitor data, using various reports and the TVS Analyser
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Tourism Industry Council Tasmania
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Tourism Accreditation - Explore the benefits of becoming an accredited tourism operator
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Grants and Funding Assistance​
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Cradle Coast Authority's Funding Finder - Comprehensive database of grant and funding opportunities available to you.
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Accessible Tourism Resources - A list of simple and easy to implement tips for a business to become more accessible.
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WxNW Social Media Terms & Conditions. - West by North West (WxNW) manages the above social media channels to promote the unique experiences of King Island, West Coast, and North West Tasmania.
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CONTACT US
29a Wilson Street
Burnie, TAS 7320
