Visiting and exploring NSW

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.

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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

More than $5 million allocated to local infrastructure projects across the Illawarra

Community infrastructure projects across the Illawarra will receive more than $5 million in funding to upgrade public spaces, sporting facilities and town centre precincts.

Ministerial media release

Bigger and better: Belmont Wharf opens, boosting safety and access to Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie boaties have a bigger, safer and more accessible way to enjoy Lake Macquarie, with a new 71-metre public wharf now open at Belmont.

Ministerial media release

Community calls for recreational opportunities and conservation in the proposed Great Koala National Park

Recreation and conservation have emerged as top priorities for the community from extensive consultation on the proposed Great Koala National Park.

Ministerial media release

Parramatta ‘Keeping Place’ to honour the experiences of Stolen Generations Survivors

The Minns Labor Government will ensure the experiences and stories of Stolen Generation Survivors will be shared and acknowledged with the construction of a ‘Keeping Place’ at Keller House in North Parramatta (Burramattagal).

Ministerial media release

Minns Government to power up regional NSW events

The Minns Labor Government is putting money where it matters, delivering more than $1.3 million to support 56 grassroots events across regional NSW through the 2026/27 Regional Event Fund.