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    Tourism in Greater Sydney, New South Wales

    Greater Sydney

    Inner Sydney, Sydney City, Sydney East and 3 more. A tourism region in New South Wales.

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    Places in Greater Sydney

    Each place has its own page with the stays, tours and attractions listed there.

    About Greater Sydney

    Think iconic sails shimmering on the harbour, and breathtaking views after conquering the BridgeClimb. Greater Sydney offers unforgettable moments alongside world-class dining and hidden coastal gems.

    Grants for Greater Sydney operators

    234 open now across state and national programs that apply in New South Wales.

    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

    Greater Sydney, answered

    Where is Greater Sydney?
    Greater Sydney is a tourism region in New South Wales, Australia, as defined by the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse. It takes in Inner Sydney, Sydney City, Sydney East, Sydney North, Sydney South and Sydney West. Think iconic sails shimmering on the harbour, and breathtaking views after conquering the BridgeClimb. Greater Sydney offers unforgettable moments alongside world-class dining and hidden coastal gems.
    What is there to do in Greater Sydney?
    The Australian Tourism Data Warehouse lists the experiences, stays and attractions in Greater Sydney. Each place in the region has its own page here.
    Are there tourism grants for Greater Sydney operators?
    Yes. 234 grants are open now for tourism businesses in New South Wales, including Greater Sydney, across state and national programs. The full list is on the New South Wales grants page, and the application detail is in Launchpad.
    How do operators in Greater Sydney get onto Launchpad?
    Through a regional tourism organisation or council program on a free Starter seat, or directly at $595 a year. The Altitude Score is free to run without an account. Tell us where you operate and we will check whether a program is running in Greater Sydney.

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    Get started in Greater Sydney

    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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