Visiting NSW waterways
Stay water safe, wherever you are in NSW. Learn how to protect yourself and others at the beach, national parks, inland waterways, and pools.
Visiting and exploring NSW information
Visit regional NSW
Explore ancient landscapes, historic towns, beaches, snowfields, wilderness and rainforests. Find regional festivals, events and accommodation to suit all budgets.
Visit Sydney
Explore Sydney's heritage, beaches and natural wonders using an extensive network of public trains, buses, ferries and light rail.
Visit a national park
Search for a national park or nature reserve. Check park safety alerts. Find campgrounds and caravan parks. Volunteer to help the environment.
Latest visiting and exploring NSW updates
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government has unlocked the latest eco-tourism holiday offering with a new $1.9 million campground at Belmont Wetlands in the Lake Macquarie region, giving visitors the option to stay overnight at this iconic destination.
Ministerial media release
Western Sydney can get ready to slip, slop, slap and swim with their newest swim spot Penrith Beach, otherwise known as Pondi, set to open again on Saturday 6 December.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is inviting the aviation industry to apply for grants under the NSW Take Off Fund – a $12.5 million program designed to attract new airline services and boost aviation capacity across the state.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is unveiling its largest Christmas celebrations yet with the Harbour city set to launch the 2025 Festive Season and a range of new and expanded events, cementing Sydney as the ultimate Summer Christmas and New Year’s destination.
Ministerial media release
Ghost Festival is back and spookier than ever transforming Sydney’s historic Rocks and Circular Quay precinct for four nights of spine-tingling fun, immersive experiences, and a Halloween street festival.
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Strategy
The NSW Government has launched the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2035, which has a clear target to generate $91 billion in annual visitor expenditure, 40,000 hotel rooms, 8.5 million new airline seats and an additional 150,000 jobs by 2035.