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
Football fans and hospitality businesses will embrace green and gold World Cup fever Saturday morning, with the Minns Labor Government running 24-hour transport and early trading hours for the 4am Socceroos vs Egypt match.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is unlocking a new 20 hectare park to support housing growth in the heart of one of the most densely populated areas of Australia.
Ministerial media release
Gone Fishing Day is set to be bigger and better in 2026, with NSW expanding celebrations across the weekend of 17 - 18 October 2026.
Ministerial media release
This winter parents, carers, and students can explore the wonders of the world, for low or no cost, right here in Sydney. From animation workshops, free films, junior park ranger programs and adventures through some of our iconic buildings, there are activities for curious minds of all ages, that won’t break the budget.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government has cemented NSW’s position as Australia’s number one tourism destination, welcoming 129.3 million domestic and international visitors in the year ending March 2026, who spent a record $61.9 billion across the state, a 16 per cent increase year on year.
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Notice of declared trade show - Orange Outdoor Living & Caravan Expo
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Notice of declared trade show - Queanbeyan Outdoor Living & Caravan Expo
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Notice of Declared Trade Show - Albury Wodonga Outdoor Show 2026
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.