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
Wagga Wagga will be on show as footy fever hits the Riverina during NRLW Magic Round in August, with tickets going on sale from today.
Ministerial media release
Sydney’s Botanic Gardens have seen record numbers this summer with close to 4 million visitors across all three Gardens and The Domain and more than 10 million visits this financial year.
Ministerial media release
Families looking for cost effective activities this coming Easter long weekend and school holidays can spend hours free of charge roaming through more than 80,000 objects on display in the state’s Cultural Institutions.
Ministerial media release
Sydney Royal Easter Show visitors can hop on into the showbag pavilion this year knowing that the goodies, toys and treats on offer have been checked by NSW Fair Trading.
Ministerial media release
The new Sydney Fish Market is expected to have its biggest day of trade to date as operators prepare for more than 60,000 visitors on Good Friday.
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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.