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
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Explore ancient landscapes, historic towns, beaches, snowfields, wilderness and rainforests. Find regional festivals, events and accommodation to suit all budgets.
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Explore Sydney's heritage, beaches and natural wonders using an extensive network of public trains, buses, ferries and light rail.
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Latest visiting and exploring NSW updates
Media release
21 May 2025
Create NSW is strengthening the backbone of the NSW creative ecosystem, with a major multi-year injection through the state’s flagship Arts and Cultural Funding Program.
News
19 May 2025
The Thunghutti community will be well prepared to respond to natural disasters after receiving a decommissioned fire truck to support the community’s emergency management and cultural land care.
Ministerial media release
19 May 2025
Festival-goers to soak up the bright lights longer as Sydney venues get a late pass for Vivid Sydney
Hospitality venues across inner Sydney can keep the good times rolling later into the night during Vivid Sydney, with the NSW Government extending trading hours for three Sunday nights during the festival.
Ministerial media release
18 May 2025
With less than a week to go until the lights switch on to Australia’s biggest event, the Minns Labor Government is partnering with more than 400 businesses as part of the 2025 Vivid Sydney Local Business Program, enriching the global cultural festival that draws millions to Sydney and boosts the state’s visitor and night-time economies.
Ministerial media release
14 May 2025
The Minns Labor Government will be reopening the Newcastle Steelworkers Memorial at Mayfield to the community following work to secure the site for safe public access and create an area for visitors.