Archived Media Releases

NSW celebrated in Russell Crowe’s latest music video

24 July 2017

Destination NSW has partnered with Russell Crowe’s musical project The Indoor Garden Party for the band’s new music video for the single Out of Range, which features an array of spectacular New South Wales vision.

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Hawkesbury to host first world 24-hour obstable course racing championship

20 July 2017

In a global-first, the world championship for 24-hour obstacle course racing will be held in the Hawkesbury next year, Member for Hawkesbury Dominic Perrottet announced today.

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Lismore to host Barbarians Rugby tour match

19 July 2017

Lismore will host an exclusive Barbarians Rugby match when the famous international team tours NSW in October, Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall and Member for Lismore Thomas George announced today.

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Destination NSW appoints Business Development Manager for Shanghai

17 July 2017

Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Sandra Chipchase today announced the appointment of Ms Celine Dong, as the new Business Development Manager for Shanghai.

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Sydney voted number one city by Travel + Leisure

12 July 2017

Sydney’s iconic landmarks, stunning beaches and vibrant food and wine scene have continued to resonate with travellers with the city once again voted the number one city in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific at the 22nd annual Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.

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Arsenal FC touch down in Sydney

11 July 2017

Capacity crowds will pack ANZ Stadium this week, as English Premier League giants Arsenal FC take on Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers in two blockbuster matches.

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NSW popular for walking holidays

11 July 2017

More than 4.3 million domestic and international overnight visitors last year choose to hike in NSW as part of a holiday experience, up 5.2 per cent on the previous year*.

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NSW number one for Aboriginal tourism

5 July 2017

NSW has overtaken Queensland as the most popular State in Australia for international travellers to experience Aboriginal tourism, with the sector growing by 62 per cent in visitor participation in the year ended March 2017.

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Sunny Winter Escapes- Ten new Winter experiences in Sydney and Regional NSW

3 July 2017

Sydney shines in the latest time-lapse video, from renowned videographer Rob Whitworth, which showcases Sydney’s stunning winter weather.

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Destination NSW appoints first Business Development Manager for Guangzhou

3 July 2017

Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Sandra Chipchase today announced the appointment of Ms Christine Tang, the first Business Development Manager for the newly opened Guangzhou office in Southern China.

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