TAKE A DISCOUNT NSW BUSH BREAK WITH QANTAS

Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo

Sydneysiders are encouraged to book a NSW Bush Break in the next six months, with Qantas launching a sale on airfares to regional NSW until next Wednesday 6 November.

Discounted fares are now available from Sydney to the regional centres of Dubbo, Albury, Armidale, Moree, Tamworth and Wagga Wagga for travel periods between December 2019 and mid-2020, to drive increased visitation to western NSW to deliver much needed economic stimulus during the devastating drought.

Destination NSW, the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, partnered with Qantas on the initiative and will be supporting the campaign through related marketing activity.

Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said there was no better time for Sydneysiders to take a break in the bush with Qantas sale fares from $119 one-way.

“There’s no doubt that this persistent drought is tough for families, businesses and communities in regional NSW, so every bit helps when spending and supporting local,” Minister Ayres said.

“Tourism is the lifeblood of many regional NSW centres, and that’s why this kind of promotion and leadership from Qantas is so important.

“Regional NSW accounts for more than half of the State’s tourism jobs and generates $19.1 billion in tourism related expenditure for the State which continues to grow.”

Another way to support regional communities in drought-hit areas is to Buy Regional this festive season.

Buy Regional gathers a host of regional makers, producers, growers and retailers in one place, making it easy for metro dwellers to buy from the regions and support these communities.