Regional Tourism Activation Fund - Round 2

The $150 million Regional Tourism Activation Fund - Round 2 supports the development of high impact tourism infrastructure projects that increase visitation, expenditure and extend length of stay for visitors to regional NSW.

Round 2 of the Regional Tourism Activation Fund is focused on accelerating the development of high impact tourism and events infrastructure that will increase the international appeal of destinations in regional NSW and boost the visitor economy through increased visitation and job creation. The Fund aims to support projects that are accessible and inclusive for everyone and ensure all visitors to regional NSW have unforgettable experiences that encourage repeat visitation.

Examples of eligible project types include:

• Nature-based tourism
  • iconic walking and hiking trails
  • aquatic and coastal projects such as over-water walkways and major viewing platforms
  • adventure cycling such as mountain bike and BMX trails
  • adventure trails that cover land and water experiences.
• Arts, culture and events infrastructure
  • Aboriginal tourism experiences
  • major arts infrastructure
  • cultural experiences including history and heritage projects
  • major event and festival infrastructure
  • major conference centre facilities.