Outdoors NSW & ACT

The NSW and ACT outdoor industry will come together on Thursday 16 July 2026 for the Outdoor Industry Awards, a celebration recognising excellence, professionalism, leadership and contribution across outdoor recreation, outdoor education, adventure tourism and outdoor therapy. Held as part of the 2026 Outdoor Industry events program in Jervis Bay, the Awards will recognise the o...

The outdoor sectors are moving fast. New research, shifting funding landscapes, evolving policy, leadership challenges, and emerging best practice — if you're not keeping up, you're playing catch-up. And in an industry built on safety, professional development, and community, that's a gap that matters. That's why each month, Outdoors NSW & ACT publishes the ONSWACT Monthly N...

Trail bike riding is more than a weekend activity. Across NSW and the ACT, trail bike riders are travelling, staying, spending, connecting with friends, supporting local businesses and contributing to regional communities. They buy fuel. They stop for food and coffee. They book accommodation. They camp. They purchase equipment. They visit towns that may otherwise not be on the t...

On 11 June 2026, or the week of 8-12 June, workplaces across the world are being encouraged to rethink where work happens — and more importantly, how work supports the health, creativity and wellbeing of the people who do it. Outdoor Office Day is a timely reminder that nature is not something we should only squeeze into the edges of our day. It is not just for weekends, holiday...