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
From engineering feats, spectacular spaces for children, cutting-edge artistic commissions and scientific stories, Powerhouse Parramatta’s opening exhibition program has something for everyone.
Ministerial media release
The home of Tamworth Country Music Festival will now see a boost to its night-time economy all year round as it launches NSW’s first regional Special Entertainment Precincts.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government continues to cement NSW as Australia’s number one destination for tourism attracting more than one in three domestic caravan and camping visitors.
Media release
Several precincts across NSW will soon be waving the Purple Flag with grants and newly accredited precincts expanding the program to even more nightlife hubs.
Ministerial media release
The NSW Government’s Hospitality and Racing Regulatory Roadshow is hitting Canterbury Bankstown today with a renewed focus to enable on-the-ground support for local venues through the Hospitality Concierge.
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Recent visiting and exploring NSW publications
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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.