Destination Southern NSW

Southern Yarns | Gundaroo
2025-08-28 16:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Gundaroo Inn, 23 Cork Street, Gundaroo, NSW, 2582, Australia
Calling all tourism and hospitality operators, industry association members, local council representatives and anyone wanting to venture into the tourism industry space.
Please join the Destination Southern NSW board and team for our next Southern Yarns event, which will be held at the Gundaroo Inn, Gundaroo. These popular drop-in networking events provide a great opportunity for operators to share their industry challenges and discuss potential opportunities. During the evening, we will also share updates on key projects, along with industry news and data. We welcome everyone who has an interest in growing the visitor economy. We are keen to meet anyone thinking about venturing into tourism.
Read more about our Southern Yarns events, including challenges raised and opportunities explored via the Southern Yarns webpage.
Event Details
Thursday, 28th August 2025 | Drop in anytime between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm
Gundaroo Inn | 23 Cork Street, Gundaroo.
Join us for this free event and get to know our board and team over some light refreshments. There is no need to RSVP.
Please share this invitation with your tourism and hospitality friends.
For more information, dietary requirements, or questions, please contact:
Destination Southern NSW | info@dsnsw.com.au

Safe AI for Small Business Webinar
2025-09-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Cyber Wardens’ Safe AI for Small Business is a course designed to help you safely embrace AI technology while protecting your personal and business information.

This course will guide you on how artificial intelligence can help your business and how to protect yourself from AI-powered cybersecurity threats.
The webinar covers 3 key topics:

How AI can help save time and make your business stronger
How cyber criminals use AI to steal information and money
The risks for specific industries and practical ways to protect your business.

The webinar also includes a live Q&A where you can ask Cyber Wardens educators your most pressing AI questions.
You’ll walk away with a Cyber Wardens certificate and critical knowledge to protect your business. Scammers are already using AI, so it’s time to level the playing field.
Register Here.
This webinar is tailored for the Destination Southern NSW community to help protect their small business with free and simple cybersecurity training.

Social Impact of Tourism | Queanbeyan
2025-10-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Queanbeyan, TBC
Destination Southern NSW is participating in a pilot project, the Social Impact of Tourism, to co-design a community-informed, human-centred framework for measuring the social impact of tourism. Delivered in partnership with Nourish Group and Australian Regional Tourism (ART), the project will explore how tourism contributes to the wellbeing of communities across Southern NSW, both positively and negatively, alongside traditional economic indicators.

As part of the project, we invite tourism industry stakeholders to join a half-day workshop to measure community sentiment on tourism and social impact. This workshop will explore how residents view tourism in their local area, its benefits, challenges, and its role in shaping their sense of place, pride, and wellbeing. The session will investigate topics such as social and cultural connections, employment opportunities, participation in local activities, and community resilience, while also addressing concerns like crowding and environmental pressures. Insights will help develop strategies that align tourism growth with local values.
Social Impact of Tourism Workshop | Queanbeyan: Venue TBC | 8 October: 9 am – 1 pm
By trialling a place-based Social Impact Reporting model, this initiative aims to create a replicable and meaningful benchmark that tourism operators, councils, and decision-makers can use to improve community alignment, guide investment, and build confidence in the visitor economy’s broader value.
To register your interest, please email Jessica Bryden – Industry Development Manager, Southern Tablelands, via jessica.bryden@dsnsw.com.au

Social Impact of Mountain Bike Tourism | Jindabyne
2025-10-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Jindabyne, TBC
Destination Southern NSW is participating in a pilot project, the Social Impact of Tourism, to co-design a community-informed, human-centred framework for measuring the social impact of tourism. Delivered in partnership with Nourish Group and Australian Regional Tourism (ART), the project will explore how tourism contributes to the wellbeing of communities across Southern NSW, both positively and negatively, alongside traditional economic indicators.
As part of the project, we invite tourism industry stakeholders to join a half-day workshop to measure the social impact of mountain bike trail infrastructure. This workshop will explore how trail networks promote community engagement with outdoor spaces, enhance local wellbeing, and generate value beyond just economic gains. Key aspects include employment opportunities, tourism participation, and connections between infrastructure and community identity.
Social Impact of Mountain Bike Tourism Workshop| Jindabyne: Venue TBC | 9 October: 9 am – 1 pm
By trialling a place-based Social Impact Reporting model, this initiative aims to create a replicable and meaningful benchmark that tourism operators, councils, and decision-makers can use to improve community alignment, guide investment, and build confidence in the visitor economy’s broader value.
To register your interest, please email Jenny Robb – Industry Development Manager, South Coast and Snowies, via Jenny.Robb@dsnsw.com.au

Southern Yarns | Goulburn | 30 October 2025
2025-10-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Tattersalls Hotel, 76 Auburn Street, Goulburn, NSW, 2580, Australia
Calling all tourism and hospitality operators, industry association members, local council representatives and anyone wanting to venture into the tourism industry space.
Please join the Destination Southern NSW board and team for our next Southern Yarns event, which will be held at the Tattersalls Hotel, Goulburn. These popular drop-in networking events provide a great opportunity for operators to share the industry challenges they are experiencing and discuss opportunities. During the evening, we will also share updates on key projects, along with industry news and data. We welcome everyone who has an interest in growing the visitor economy and keen to meet anyone thinking about venturing into tourism.
Event Details
Thursday, 30 October 2025 | Drop in anytime between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm
Tattersalls Hotel, 76 Auburn Street, Goulburn
Join us for this free event and get to know our board and team over some light refreshments. There is no need to RSVP. Please share this invitation with your tourism and hospitality friends.
For more information, dietary requirements, or questions, please contact:
Jessica Bryden | Industry Development Manager – Southern Tablelands | Destination Southern NSW | jessica.bryden@dsnsw.com.au

Southern NSW & ACT Tourism Roundtable
2025-11-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Old Parliament House, Canberra, ACT
Housing shortages, workforce gaps, transport issues and climate pressures are reshaping the future of tourism across Southern NSW & ACT. To respond, the Southern NSW & ACT Tourism Roundtable will bring together leading tourism organisations and stakeholders to align efforts, share insights and uncover practical, actionable solutions that support sustainable growth.
Convened by Regional Development Australia Southern NSW & ACT (RDASNA), as part of their role to attract jobs, investment and innovation to the region, the Roundtable will harness the expertise of tourism representatives with deep knowledge of the visitor economy, ensuring discussions are grounded in sector priorities and real-world experience.
Come along and join the conversation for your opportunity to:

Have your voice heard by decision-makers
Shape real solutions through facilitated sessions
Network with tourism operators, industry leaders and subject matter experts
Gain insights from a keynote tourism leader and an expert panel
Receive the Outcomes Report to help integrate strategies into your business and community

Event Details
Old Parliament House, Canberra
Wednesday, 19 November 2025 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$120pp (includes catering, speakers & outcomes report)
Find out more and secure your tickets here.

Southern Yarns | Bungendore | 11 December 2025
2025-12-11 16:30 - 18:30 | NSW
Calling all tourism and hospitality operators, industry association members, local council representatives and anyone wanting to venture into the tourism industry space.
Please join the Destination Southern NSW board and team for our next Southern Yarns event, which will be held at The Royal Hotel, Bungendore. These popular drop-in networking events provide a great opportunity for operators to share the industry challenges they are experiencing and discuss opportunities. During the evening, we will also share updates on key projects, along with industry news and data. We welcome everyone who has an interest in growing the visitor economy and keen to meet anyone thinking about venturing into tourism.
Event Details
Thursday, 11 December 2025 | Drop in anytime between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm
The Royal Hotel, 34 Gibraltar Street, Bungendore, NSW
Join us for this free event and get to know our board and team over some light refreshments. There is no need to RSVP. Please share this invitation with your tourism and hospitality friends.
For more information, dietary requirements, or questions, please contact:
Jessica Bryden | Industry Development Manager – Southern Tablelands | Destination Southern NSW | jessica.bryden@dsnsw.com.au
