The diverse outback, country, alpine, coastal, island and subtropical areas of regional NSW are a huge drawcard for domestic and international tourists.
Visitor numbers will continue to grow due to investment in new tourism infrastructure that capitalises on the rich natural and cultural resources in regional NSW. Excellent business opportunities exist in accommodation, transport, experiences and tourism services.
The NSW Government is also committed to supporting tourism, jobs and economic growth across the rapidly expanding cruise industry, which draws countless domestic and international visitors to regional NSW.
NSW boasts three regional ports, at Eden in the south east, Wollongong 90 minutes south of Sydney and Newcastle just over an hour north of Sydney.
At a glance
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We lead Australia for international and domestic overnight and day-trip visitors, nights and expenditure
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Regional NSW leads regional Australia in share of all visitors
$25.7 billion
Visitor spend in NSW, 2022
$15.6 billion
Visitor spend in regional NSW, 2022
115.8 million
Visitor nights spent in NSW, 2022
304.9 million
Forecast annual visitor nights spent in NSW by 2028-29
112,825
Businesses involved in tourism in NSW, 2021
Hot opportunities
Accommodation
Transport and marine
Experiences
Hospitality
Tourism Services
Talk to us about tourism opportunities in regional NSW
Contact Mark McClean