Natalie Godward

Natalie is well-known as a leader in the development and growth of regional cruise destinations and has a strong resonance with communities and the collaboration required to allow shared goals to reach a sustainable outcome.

A passionate advocate for marine tourism, Natalie’s passion is in aligning stakeholders, cruise lines, ground handlers and the tourism sector to develop plans and products for a wide range of cruise destinations and visitor experiences.

Natalie is currently the Cruise Development Manager for Port Authority of NSW, looking after Eden and other regional NSW ports. Natalie previously held a founding position on a NSW regional tourism board tasked with supporting the region’s tourism development and works with local tourism bodies to develop experiences and build the value proposition of various destinations.

In her spare time Natalie is also a mother of two teenage daughters, an active volunteer firefighter and President of Merimbula Rural Fire Brigade, involved in volunteer tourism and events groups, has owned a small business, worked in corporate roles and travelled the world, although not nearly enough if you ask her.