For NSW residents planning a local getaway, it’s a major boost. As part of the $250 million investment for the expanded Stay & Rediscover scheme, all NSW adults will score a $50 voucher to redeem at accommodation premises across the state. NSW residents aged 18 and over will be able to apply for $50 voucher to use towards the cost of accommodation bookings. ​

The tourism program is being piloted, with the NSW Government confirming that while vouchers are not currently available, NSW residents aged 18 and over can apply from March 2022.

Importantly, the new NSW Stay and Rediscover vouchers will be valid to redeem at accommodation premises across the state. Eligible accommodation providers with a physical location in the City of Sydney local government area can register for Stay & Rediscover now, while wider areas will be able to register early in 2022. Treasurer Matt Kean also revealed $10 million for a Recovery Marketing Campaign including an extension of the successful roadtrips campaign launched in 2020.

The tourism program is being piloted and will roll out statewide in March, with the vouchers available in the Service NSW app, similar to the previous ‘Dine and Discover’ incentives.