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    Tourism in Blue Mountains, New South Wales

    New South Wales

    From the Blue Mountains escarpment to the north coast. Operators here use Launchpad to turn visitor interest into booked nights and tours.

    Get started freeGrants in NSW

    Photograph: Blue Mountains

    Tourism regions in New South Wales

    Slide through them. Each region has its own page with the places inside it, the listings and the funding that applies.

    Experiences in New South Wales

    Listings from the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse, the national catalogue Launchpad keeps in sync for operators.

    • Acacia Motor Lodge, CoonabarabranAcacia Motor LodgeAccommodation, Coonabarabran
    • BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Ballina, Skennars HeadBIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - BallinaSkennars Head
    • Brindabella Hills Winery, WallarooBrindabella Hills WineryFood And Drink, Wallaroo
    • Cowra Bridge Pylons, CowraCowra Bridge PylonsAttraction, Cowra
    • Walcha Agricultural Show, WalchaWalcha Agricultural ShowEvent, Walcha
    • All Travellers Motor Inn, CoonabarabranAll Travellers Motor InnAccommodation, Coonabarabran

    Grants that apply in New South Wales

    234 grants open now for NSW operators, across state and national programs.

    All NSW grants

    1. Australian Government Festivals Australia

      Supports high-quality arts projects that invite audiences to experience and engage with the arts at festivals across Australia.

      GenAI Deep Search, Federal

      Funding
      Amount varies
      Status
      Open now

    2. Destination NSW - various funding programs

      To support and grow the tourism industry within New South Wales, stimulate innovation, enhance visitor experiences, and drive economic benefits for the state.

      Destination NSW, State

      Funding
      $5,000 to $500,000
      Status
      Open now

    3. NSW Regional Events Fund

      The primary purpose is to stimulate regional economies through tourism generated by events. Key objectives include increasing visitor numbers, extending visitor stays in regional areas, fostering job creation within the tourism and events sectors, and showcasing the unique attractions, culture, and capabilities of…

      Destination NSW, Regional

      Funding
      $5,000 to $50,000
      Status
      Open now

    4. Regional Connectivity Program

      Funds projects that deliver improved digital connectivity in regional, rural, and remote areas.

      GenAI Deep Search, Federal

      Funding
      Amount varies
      Status
      Open now

    5. Regional Tourism Activation Fund (RTAF)

      Stimulate tourism in regional NSW by supporting projects that attract visitors, increase tourism expenditure, and create jobs.

      NSW Government, Regional

      Funding
      $50,000 to $20,000,000
      Status
      Open now

    What NSW operators run on Launchpad

    Every feature

    • Dashboard

      The desk an operator opens on Monday. Bookings, guests, revenue and the Altitude Score, with ATDW and visitation data alongside the business's own numbers.

    • Marketing hub

      A brand profile, social and blog drafts, a website audit and an SEO score, written for an operator with an hour a week rather than an agency with a retainer.

    • Grants and funding

      A live register of federal, state and regional grants, filtered to the business's state and type, with the application steps, documents and assessment criteria in one place.

    New South Wales, answered

    Which tourism regions are in New South Wales?
    New South Wales has 11 tourism regions on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse: Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Country NSW, Greater Sydney, Hunter, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, North Coast and more. Each has its own page here with the operators and listings in it.
    Are there tourism grants for New South Wales operators?
    Yes. 849 grants on the Launchpad register apply in New South Wales, including state programs and national ones open to any Australian operator. 234 are open now. The full list is on the New South Wales grants page.
    Does my region in New South Wales run a Launchpad program?
    Many regional tourism organisations and councils bring their operators onto Launchpad through funded Starter seats. Choose your tourism region on this page, or ask us and we will check whether a program is running where you operate.
    Can I use Launchpad in New South Wales without a program?
    Yes. Launchpad is available to any Australian tourism operator at $595 a year, and Pro at $2,000 a year for operators selling through trade. The Altitude Score is free to run without an account.

    The rest of the country

    Get started in New South Wales

    Tell us where you operate and we will confirm whether a region or funded program can bring you onto Launchpad at no cost.

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