Sport and recreation information
Recreational fishing
When fishing in NSW waters, both freshwater and saltwater, you are required by law to pay the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee and carry a receipt showing the payment of the fee.
Safety and rules on NSW waterways
Being safe on the water is a responsibility we all share. Understand the key rules to keep you and others safe.
National parks and protected areas
Learn about the NSW national parks system, how parks are managed, fire management in parks and licences for commercial activities in parks and reserves.
Latest sport and recreation updates
Ministerial media release
9 December 2024
Young people across regional NSW can look forward to an exciting lineup of activities during the upcoming school holidays, thanks to the NSW Government’s Holiday Break program.
Ministerial media release
7 December 2024
Back and better than its first season, Penrith Beach is opening today for another summer of fun for Western Sydney.
Ministerial media release
5 December 2024
As part of the Minns Labor Government’s election commitment to make fishing available and welcoming for people living with disabilities, the Government will be hosting community events across the state to celebrate International Day of People With Disability .
Ministerial media release
3 December 2024
The future of hockey in Coffs Harbour is secure after the Minns Labor Government announced it would provide $800,000 to Coffs Coast Hockey Association to upgrade Coffs Coast Hockey Centre.
Ministerial media release
29 November 2024
The NSW Government welcomes the Federal Government’s ban on social media for children under 16.
Recent sport and recreation publications
Guide
NSW Fair Trading | 20 June 2022
Use this community gaming rules template to help you create rules for your gaming activity or trade promotion.
Form
NSW Fair Trading | 20 June 2022
Use this form to make notify NSW Fair Trading of changes being made to a community gaming or trade promotion activity.
Form
NSW Fair Trading | 3 September 2020
Apply for an authority to conduct a community gaming activity in NSW.
Form
NSW Fair Trading | 13 August 2020
You must notify NSW Fair Trading at least 10 days before your gaming activity is due to start.