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
$130 million is being invested by the Minns Labor Government to keep NSW national parks safe, accessible and ready for record numbers of families to enjoy the great outdoors.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is backing Bellingen Shire with a $20,000 grant to support communities impacted by the closure of Waterfall Way following storms in January 2026.
Ministerial media release
Novocastrians are set to benefit from a major boost to local community assets, services and programs, with the iconic Paymasters Café among seven projects sharing $1 million through the NSW Government’s Newcastle Port Community Contributions Fund.
Ministerial media release
The NSW North Coast is taking centre stage in a three-day Trade Mission, with 13 international delegates from 11 countries visiting the region to experience its world-class industries, investment opportunities and economic potential.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is delivering $1 million delivered by the Minns Labor Government to help community organisations bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.
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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.