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
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.
Ministerial media release
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
New green space in Picton, a revitalised Wollongong CBD, and upgraded sports fields in Shellharbour are on the way, with Wollondilly, Wollongong and Shellharbour councils set to share more than $5 million in Minns Labor Government funding to get these projects moving.
Ministerial media release
Recreation and conservation have emerged as top priorities for the community from extensive consultation on the proposed Great Koala National Park.
Grant applications closing soon
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Recent visiting and exploring NSW publications
Form
Application for approval to open on bank close days
Notice
Notice of declared trade show - Orange Outdoor Living & Caravan Expo
Notice
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.