Be a tourist in your own town

What do you know about your local area, the hidden gems or stories?

Rather than travel, stay local and find out what’s on offer in your own backyard.

Great public spaces are closer than you think. There’s a diversity of interesting public spaces across NSW, from your local main street, or nearby park to the neighbourhood library and community gallery.

Or travel a little further afield. You might just find an abundance of things to see, learn and enjoy for free around almost every corner.

Make a day of it

Like you do when you’re a tourist, take the time to plan your activities to really get a feel for a place. If you want to make a day of it closer to home, use the map to plan a journey in your local area.

“Walks Near Me is a great tool to assist locals with rediscovering their own backyard. This is a great way to get to know your local community, nearby public spaces and all that they have to offer”.

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Look back in time

Take the time to learn about your area’s history to feel more connected to where you live. Visit your local library or museum, check out historic buildings or memorials, learn about Aboriginal heritage, and build your connection to Country where you live, work, learn and play.

Reimagine your local area

Public spaces are never stagnant; they can change with the seasons or the introduction of new facilities or ideas. Even if you’ve visited a place many times before, rediscover it with fresh eyes and curiosity. Use the map to take a different walking route, check out a new park, or find new activities and meet others in your community.

Find somewhere new

The Visit NSW website offers road trip itineraries for spectacular places and spaces in NSW.

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