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
7 April 2025
The Minns Labor Government today officially opened the first new Crown cemetery in 85 years at Varroville in Sydney’s South-West.
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.
Ministerial media release
26 March 2025
NSW has recorded its highest-ever visitor expenditure, with domestic and international travellers spending $53.2 billion across the state—up 3.6 per cent year on year—according to new data from Tourism Research Australia for the year ending December 2024.
Ministerial media release
25 March 2025
The Biennale of Sydney, one of the world’s leading international contemporary art events, will return to White Bay Power Station for its milestone 25 th edition from 14 March – 14 June 2026.
Ministerial media release
24 March 2025
Young people across regional NSW can look forward to an exciting lineup of more than 300 free activities during the upcoming autumn school holidays, thanks to the Minns Labor Government’s Holiday Break program.
