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
9 April 2025
The Minns Labor Government has announced a $250,000 funding boost for NSW school students that aims to increase the number of Australian Para-athletes in the lead up to Brisbane 2032 and challenge stereotypes about people living with disability.
Ministerial media release
8 April 2025
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs may be flying high but they’re not resting on their laurels, with a new Centre of Excellence approved at the Belmore Sports Ground by the Minns Labor Government.
Ministerial media release
5 April 2025
NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs have received a $5.4 million funding boost after the Minns Labor Government announced recipients in the 2024/25 Surf Club Facility Program.
Ministerial media release
3 April 2025
After a three-year break, the Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy will resurrect its popular parkrun community event as the reserve prospers from the completion of a $567,000 NSW Government-funded upgrade of its 1km internal access road.
Ministerial media release
2 April 2025
The countdown has begun for the inaugural NRLW Magic Round with the Hunter hosting the first event thanks to a three-year partnership between the NSW Government and the NRL.
