Outdoors NSW & ACT

Outdoors NSW & ACT We are the peak body representing everything 'outdoors' in New South Wales & the Australian Capital
https://www.hopp.bio/outdoors-nsw-act

Welcome to the Experience the Outdoors in NSW & ACT family South Coast Adventure Guides Officially our newest member who...
24/02/2026

Welcome to the Experience the Outdoors in NSW & ACT family South Coast Adventure Guides
Officially our newest member who will reap the benefits of being part of their peak body in the Outdoor Industry.

24/02/2026

The Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) has received strong and constructive feedback regarding the current review of the Australian Adventure Activity Standard (AAAS) and associated Good Practice Guides (GPGs).Given the recent discussions across the Steering Committee, Core GPG Committee and the var...

🚴‍♂️ Member Spotlight: Mulga Bicycle Tours Our fabulous member Mulga Bicycle Tours is offering their final scheduled 12-...
20/02/2026

🚴‍♂️ Member Spotlight: Mulga Bicycle Tours

Our fabulous member Mulga Bicycle Tours is offering their final scheduled 12-day Spirit of Eyre Peninsula Cycling Tour, departing 9 April 2026.

The 12-Day Spirit of Eyre Peninsula Cycling Tour, departing 9 April 2026, still has places available. This tour offers a relaxed, small-group ride through one of South Australia’s most varied and rewarding cycling regions.

The Eyre Peninsula combines rugged coastal cliffs, pristine beaches, and quiet inland roads, and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s standout destinations for multi-day cycling.

At a glance:
- Departing Ceduna: 9 April 2026
- 12 days / 13 nights (9 riding days, 2 rest days, plus a cycle-free day tour to Coffin Bay)
- Approximately 660 km, fully supported
- Carefully selected accommodation, using the best available options in each location
- Most meals included
- Riding level: Relaxed to Moderate

👉 View full tour details
https://www.mulgabicycletours.com.au/cycling-tours/australia/south-australia/12-day-spirit-of-eyre-peninsula-cycling-tour

👉 Book your place here.
https://www.mulgabicycletours.com.au/tour/book/12-day-spirit-of-eyre-peninsula-cycling-tour/2026-04-09

🌿✨ The 2026 Outdoor Learning Conference is back… and it’s bigger than ever! ✨🌿And its your chance to join the Outdoor Le...
19/02/2026

🌿✨ The 2026 Outdoor Learning Conference is back… and it’s bigger than ever! ✨🌿
And its your chance to join the Outdoor Learning Conference as a speaker.

We couldn’t be more excited to have this years event in the beautiful Jervis Bay.
📅 Friday 17 & Saturday 18 July 2026
📍 Trinity Grammar School – Woolamia Campus, Jervis Bay

If you’re an educator, outdoor practitioner, or someone passionate about getting young people learning outdoors — this is your space.

And don’t forget — the Outdoor Industry Awards will be held the evening before (16 July), making it a fantastic few days of connection and celebration for the broader Outdoor Industry.

🎤 Have something to share?
Expressions of Interest to present are now open — we’re looking for interactive, practical sessions that inspire and empower.

👉 Read more and submit your EOI here:
https://www.outdoorsnswact.org/post/2026-outdoor-learning-conference-it-s-back-and-it-s-bigger-than-ever

We can’t wait to see you at Woolamia in July! 🌊🌿

What began as a bold idea from the Outdoor Learning Committee has well and truly come of age.After several successful years as the Outdoor Learning Mini Conference, we’ve been hearing the same feedback: “It’s not so mini anymore!”.So in 2026, our 3rd year, we are proud to officially announce...

🎒 Calling All NSW Tour Guides & Towns!The NSW Top Tourism Town & Top Tour Guide Awards 2026 are now open! Celebrate the ...
16/02/2026

🎒 Calling All NSW Tour Guides & Towns!

The NSW Top Tourism Town & Top Tour Guide Awards 2026 are now open! Celebrate the people and places that make NSW unforgettable.

💡 Why enter?
- Gain prestige & recognition
- Pathway to Australian Top Tourism Town & Top Tour Guide Awards
- Boost bookings, exposure, and community pride

🗓️ Important Dates:
- Nominations close: 26 February 2026
- Submissions close: 25 March 2026
- Public voting: 1–3 April 2026

📩 Nominate now: https://nswtourismassociation.com.au/top-tourism-town-2026

Time to get your activity photos out and submit to win!
16/02/2026

Time to get your activity photos out and submit to win!

We love the outdoors - and we need to protect the people enjoying it ☀️
OCA is supporting the Sun Safe Outdoors Photo Competition, led by Cancer Council NSW.

Share photos that show outdoor activities done safely and responsibly, with visible sun protection. Win a share of $950 in prizes, and your photo could help spread important sun safe messages across the community.
📸 Enter by 30 April
🎁 Prizes up to $500



https://www.outdoorcouncilaustralia.com/post/sun-safe-outdoors-show-us-how-you-protect-your-people-outside-and-win

We are excited to support and share one of our members’ amazing opportunities — the Mid-North and North Coast Child Safe...
10/02/2026

We are excited to support and share one of our members’ amazing opportunities — the Mid-North and North Coast Child Safe Sport Roadshows this March! 🏟️

Workshops will cover:
• Child Safe Sport
• De-escalation in Sport
• Member Protection Information Officer training

For more information and specific dates, read more here: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/events/sportintegritytraining

If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities, these Roadshows are a great way to get involved and support your local community.

For more information, please contact:
Mark Roach, Project Officer at Office of Sport - North Coast
Email: mark.roach@sport.nsw.gov.au

A thriving outdoor industry starts with the people behind it. We want to help promote job opportunities so everyone feel...
10/02/2026

A thriving outdoor industry starts with the people behind it.
We want to help promote job opportunities so everyone feels supported and the industry can continue to grow. If you have a current job opening, message memberships@outdoorsnswact.com.au. ONSWACT members receive a free job listing on the Outdoor Industry NSW job board, and non-members can promote roles for a small fee. We can’t wait to see the people, roles, and opportunities that help the outdoor industry continue to grow!

What a great opportunity to start something new for your benefit… well done Bushwalking NSW & Women NSW
08/02/2026

What a great opportunity to start something new for your benefit… well done Bushwalking NSW & Women NSW

Ever thought “I’d love to try bushwalking, but I don’t know how”?
Bushwalking NSW Women’s Week (2–8 March) is all about confidence, connection and community - with local walks designed especially for women who want to give it a go.
🌿 Walk locally
🌿 Meet others
🌿 Learn where to walk next
🔗 https://www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au/womens-week-walk/

Supported by Women NSW & Outdoors NSW & ACT

After a whirlwind few days in the ACT, our CEO was able to connect with these amazing people and have some great convers...
04/02/2026

After a whirlwind few days in the ACT, our CEO was able to connect with these amazing people and have some great conversations about what’s happening on the ground in the industry, and its various sectors.

Thanks for coming along Cycle Canberra Adventure Guides Australia Blue Gum Community School, Birrigai, safe network, Olivia, Rochelle,
Adam, Brad, Andrea, Rohan, Jack, Peter, and Jon.
(Some had to leave before the photo was taken).

Connect & Share | Friday Forums – 6 February 🌿This Friday, we’re bringing the Outdoor Industry together for another Conn...
02/02/2026

Connect & Share | Friday Forums – 6 February 🌿

This Friday, we’re bringing the Outdoor Industry together for another Connect & Share Friday Forum.

Open to Outdoors NSW & ACT members and Forum subscribers, these sessions are designed for anyone working, learning, or volunteering in the outdoor industry. Each week we dive into topics that support the growth, development, and sustainability of our sector.

✨ Members: Do not forget you have your own separate checkout link
✨ New year, new connections! Make sure you’re registered via the homepage (scroll down to the checkout link)
🔗 outdoorsnswact.org

🎧 Can’t make it live?
Catch up anytime via Connect & Share Recordings in your member portal, or listen on Spotify.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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