Great Places in NSW to Visit | NSW Government

We’re so fortunate to have such a diversity of wonderful public spaces to visit in NSW, it’s hard to know where to start!

To help you on your way, this selection of great places exemplify all the experiences and adventures of being out and about in public space.

Think beyond the places you already know well and use the Walks Near Me map to find something new: this might be the libraries that take you on adventures of the mind, the cultural or historical precincts where you’ll feel like you’re in another world or time, the cheeky laneways that add colour to town centres, or the delightful ocean pools that line the coast.

Great places

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Armidale’s centre for Aboriginal culture, Armidale

Celebrate and learn about Aboriginal culture.

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Berry Island Reserve, Sydney

Aboriginal heritage on the harbour.

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Coalcliff Ocean Pools, Wollongong

Jewels of the NSW coastline.

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Leagues Club Park, Gosford

Play with water and connect with Aboriginal culture and history.

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Market Street walk, Newcastle

Regenerating the rail corridor to Newcastle's great public space.

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Marrickville Library, Sydney

Much more than books at this award-winning public facility.

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The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, Mount Annan

Connect with nature and improve your health.

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Olympic Park’s nature trails, Western Sydney

Experience wetlands and woodlands at Sydney Olympic Park.

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Orange Heritage Trail and Museum, Orange

Walk the historic streets of Orange.

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Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, Armidale

Get back to the great outdoors.

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Riverside: Wagga Beach, Wagga Wagga

A riverside beach on the Murrumbidgee.

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The Quad, Lismore

A cultural precinct for the community.

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The Rocks laneways, Sydney

Learn the colourful history of The Rocks.

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Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo

Experience the heart of culture in the Central West.

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Western Sydney Parklands, Western Sydney

A place for adventure, play and connection.

Enhance your experience

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