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Port Macquarie and Newcastle are now even more closely connected via a 30-minute flight operated by FlyPelican. The new service, launched yesterday, will operate weekly on Thursdays with fares starting at $85 one way. The flights connecting Port Macquarie and Newcastle come after FlyPelican launched its Port Macquarie direct to Canberra service on 1 November 2020. Newcastle Airport CEO Dr Peter

The trio of chefs behind Australia's renowned Three Blue Ducks restaurants, Andy Allen, Darren Robertson and Mark Labrooy, have been road tripping across New South Wales in the name of menu research.The “Ducks” star in a new food series set to air on Channel 10 from February 13, which follows the restaurateurs as they visit some of the state's foodie hotspots meeting local producers, sampling

Destination NSW is working side by side with Tourism Australia to leverage the agency’s $5 million Holiday Here This Year domestic advertising campaign blitz. Tourism Australia launched the week-long push last weekend, encouraging Australians to book domestic holidays and give the country’s tourism industry a much-needed boost. Destination NSW has supported Tourism Australia to secure primetime

The World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island is experiencing a biodiversity boom following the successful completion of one of the world’s largest rodent eradication programs. Within the space of just 18 months, the $15.5 million program has all but wiped out an estimated 300,000 plus rodents and other feral pests. Biologists have described the change in the island as “spectacular”, with a rebound

Wollongong has become the only city in the Southern Hemisphere to receive the coveted UCI Bike City label, recognising the investment and commitment to make Wollongong ‘cycle friendly’ to all. Securing the UCI Bike City label is a legacy of hosting the 2022 Wollongong UCI Road World Championships and reinforces the region’s capacity to develop cycling among the community and get more locals and

Visitors and Sydneysiders will soon have the opportunity to marvel at more than 100 artworks created by one of the world’s leading visionary artists. The NSW Government announced yesterday it had secured Hilma af Klint: The Secret Paintings, which will be presented by the Art Gallery of New South Wales from 12 June until 19 September 2021 with the support of Destination NSW. Minister for Jobs,

Multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian joins a swag of top Australian music talent using their star power to help reboot the recovery of the New South Wales visitor economy. The new digital video in The Long Road web series explores the majestic Grand Pacific Drive on the state’s South Coast.The epic road trip stretches 140 kilometres from Sydney’s Royal National Park to Kiama and

The NSW Government has delivered its 20 Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW – Refresh this week, identifying ecotourism and domestic tourism as key drivers for regional NSW economies in coming years. Launched by Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro, the vision was first released in 2017 but has been updated in response to the changed economic landscape and opportunities

The NSW Government will provide a record $51.7 million from its Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF) to maintain and upgrade Crown reserves and community facilities across the State. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said this year’s fund has received a $40 million stimulus boost to support communities impacted by bushfires and COVID with infrastructure improvements to

Latest insights from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) reveal caravan and camping is the most popular holiday accommodation type for Australians right now.Accounting for 44 per cent of all holiday nights across Australia, the insights revealed that for the year ending September 2020 more than 1.9 million caravan and camping holidays were undertaken by Australians nationally, creating 8.4 million

Calling all lovers this Valentine's Day! Whether you're celebrating with your partner, your friends, extended family or even your pet, love is well and truly in the air in Sydney and NSW.Indulge in five-star dining on Sydney Harbour, camp under the stars on the South Coast, hot air balloon at sunrise over Mudgee's vineyards or rejuvenate in true luxury amongst the World-Heritage listed Blue

Tourism Australia will kick off its first wave of Holiday Here This Year campaign activity for 2021 next week, coinciding with the majority of Australians returning to work after the summer break. Acknowledging that many Australians' holiday plans were disrupted during December and January, Tourism Australia is confident that citizens will be eager to book a holiday soon. “Despite border closures

Qantas has confirmed a major expansion of its regional NSW network, with the addition of new services to Albury, Griffith, Merimbula, Newcastle and Wagga Wagga. QantasLink CEO John Gissing said these new routes were a great opportunity for travellers to explore the best of regional Australia. “As the national carrier, we have an important role to play in driving tourism and supporting the

Sydneysiders and visitors are invited to enjoy the Emerald City from the top of the city’s tallest building with the new Sydney Tower VIP Experience.Sydney Tower Eye and SkyFeast have joined forces to create an awe-inspiring, unforgettable experience towering above the city.The Sydney Tower VIP Experience offers participants the opportunity to take in the city from the Sydney Tower Eye

Unruly house guests, deceptive hosts and letting agents behaving badly will be subject to strict new short-term rental accommodation laws that could see them banned from participating in the sector. Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson said the new industry Code of Conduct provided clear obligations for hosts and guests centred on minimum standards of good behaviour. “If you are a house

Destination NSW invites tourism operators, industry bodies and media organisations to take advantage of its new suite of photographic and video assets celebrating the beauty of NSW, which are available in its expansive Content Library. The new content, which has been created by some of Australia’s most talented photographers and videographers, includes: A hero NSW video Social media-ready images

Lifeline Australia has offered a message of support to businesses and workers engaged in the NSW visitor economy. It would like to remind everyone about the services that are available throughout the holiday period and encourages people to check-in with others who may be struggling, and to reach out for support for themselves, if needed. Lifeline Australia’s Chairman, John Brogden, this week

The NSW Government has modified some restrictions regarding gatherings over Christmas for residents and visitors to the Northern Beaches, and has asked citizens to remain COVID-safe over the coming days.For specific details regarding movement and home gatherings in the Northern Beaches and Greater Sydney, go to NSW.gov.au.Today, Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced that, as of 1 January 2021,

Sydney-based tour operator Ultimately Sydney has launched a new type of post-pandemic experience – a city exploration game. The new phone-guided experience was created during the lockdown in partnership with Questo, the platform for city exploration games. The first-of-its-kind city-exploration game is a mix between an outdoor escape game, a treasure hunt and a safe city tour. Users of the game

The Port Macquarie Koala Hospital has joined forces with Taronga Zoo Conservation Society, Australian Museum and University of Sydney to launch the world’s first wild koala breeding program. The goal is to have up to 60 breeding koalas, which will be sourced initially from the NSW mid north coast with the aim of releasing selected offspring into specific areas within the region. The program will