Geraldton claims silver for fourth year in a row at 2025 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Awards, pipped by Fremantle

Chasing gold continues to be just out of reach for the City of Greater Geraldton in its hunt for tourism glory — but there is a pretty spectacular silver lining.

Geraldton won silver for the fourth straight year at the 2025 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Awards on Wednesday night, pipped at the post by Fremantle, while Collie claimed bronze.

Fremantle was the only metropolitan finalist among the three categories.

Kalbarri achieved back-to-back gold, taking out the tiny tourism town category for the second year running, beating Pemberton and Denham.

Exmouth claimed gold for the fourth consecutive year in the small tourism town category, with Bridgetown and York coming in second and third.

City of Greater Geraldton mayor Jerry Clune said: “We are extremely proud to secure another silver award and appreciate everyone who voted for us as well as all the businesses and individuals who continue to offer a warm welcome and fantastic experience to those who visit our town.

“Geraldton has had a huge 12 months tourism-wise, highlighted by the success of the recent Shore Leave Festival and the future looks bright, with the cruise ships scheduled to start returning next year.”

Mr Clune congratulated Fremantle and gave a “huge shout out to fellow Australia’s Coral Coast localities” Kalbarri, Exmouth and Denham for their awards.

The winners were announced at the 2025 Perth Airport WA Tourism Conference dinner in Fremantle and will now progress to the national awards being held later this year.

More than 8000 people voted in this year’s WA awards, which have been running for 36 years.

The City of Greater Geraldton recently launched its latest tourism campaign, Stay and Play.

“With it, (we) will continue to promote our slice of seaside paradise to visitors,” Mr Clune said.

To enter the Stay and Play photo competition, go to the city’s website.