Sport and recreation information
Recreational fishing
When fishing in NSW waters, both freshwater and saltwater, you are required by law to pay the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee and carry a receipt showing the payment of the fee.
Safety and rules on NSW waterways
Being safe on the water is a responsibility we all share. Understand the key rules to keep you and others safe.
National parks and protected areas
Learn about the NSW national parks system, how parks are managed, fire management in parks and licences for commercial activities in parks and reserves.
Latest sport and recreation updates
Ministerial media release
24 March 2025
Some of NSW‘s greatest sporting heroes and events have been recognised as part of 16 new blue plaques, spotlighting remarkable stories that have shaped our state’s rich history.
Ministerial media release
23 March 2025
The Minns Labor Government and the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) are today announcing that the 2025 NRL and NRLW Grand Finals will be held on Sunday 5 October at Accor Stadium in Sydney.
Ministerial media release
21 March 2025
A new generation of harness drivers will be able to learn their craft with the official opening of a new multi-million-dollar training centre at Bathurst Harness Racing Club.
Ministerial media release
20 March 2025
Shooting organisations across NSW have shared in almost $800,000 in funding after grants were awarded under the NSW Government’s Safe Shooting Program.
Ministerial media release
20 March 2025
The Minns Labor Government and Surfing Australia are today announcing the return of the world’s largest surfing event for women, ‘Seas The Day’, to be held at Kingscliff Beach from 21-22 June 2025.
