Thinkstock Australian Traveller magazine's 2013 Readers' Choice AwardsMelbourne has taken the crown from Sydney in Australian Traveller magazine's 2013 Readers' Choice Awards.
Gallery: Australian Traveller magazine's Readers' Choice Awards winners
It's been voted the country's best city, as well as the best winter holiday destination and the most romantic city.
More than 1100 Aussie travellers were surveyed for the annual awards, which were announced at a lunch at Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel in Sydney on Wednesday.
Although Sydney lost its 2012 `best city' status, it did win the best bar category for Opera Bar and best restaurant for Quay.
"Considering that Melbourne has always been our culinary capital, that's a big shift," Australian Traveller editor Georgia Rickard said in a statement.
Melbourne's Flinders Street Station. Photo: Getty images
Another big winner was The Kimberley in remote WA. It was voted the ultimate dream destination, best adventure holiday destination and best cruise experience.
The award for best town went to Daylesford in Victoria, which Rickard said was a surprise given the tradition for travellers to vote for a beachside destination.
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"It says a lot about our changing tastes and how much we're interested in food tourism these days," Rickard told guests at the lunch.
The classic Queensland beach holiday was voted Australia's best overall travel experience.
WINNERS OF AUSTRALIAN TRAVELLER'S 2013 READERS' CHOICE AWARDS
Best Travel Experience - Queensland beach holiday
Best City - Melbourne
Best Town - Daylesford
Best Summer Holiday - Noosa
Best Winter Holiday - Melbourne
Most Romantic City - Melbourne
Ultimate Dream Destination - The Kimberley
Best Luxe Hotel - Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania
Best Resort - Qualia, Hamilton Island
Best Adventure Holiday Destination - The Kimberley
Best Affordable Hotel Brand - Mantra Group
Best B&B - Margaret River Guest House
Best Guided Tour Experience - 4WDing on Fraser Island
Best Bar - Opera Bar, Sydney
Best Restaurant - Quay Restaurant, Sydney
Best Airline - Qantas
Best Regional Airline - Regional Express
Best Campsite - Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort
Best Train Journey - The Ghan
Best Cruise Experience - The Kimberley
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