New South Wales is Australia's oldest and most populous state. It hosts thousands of events every year, from local, small-scale activities, and business, trade and scientific conferences, to large-scale events such as the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival, the Royal Easter Show and numerous sporting events.

Sydney's impressive venues

The legacy of the highly successful Sydney 2000 Olympic Games is an impressive list of venues and improved facilities, capabilities and services for event organisers.

These include Telstra Stadium, with seating for 80 000 spectators, Sydney SuperDome, one of the world's premier indoor arenas, and the extensive Sydney Showgrounds. The venues are well-serviced by public transport, parking facilities and accommodation.

The Sydney Cricket Ground, Aussie Stadium and the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre head a list of the quality facilities established before the Games.

And, of course, there are Sydney's natural assets, including 36 surfing beaches and a stunning harbour, that provide a fantastic backdrop for major sporting events such as marathons and triathlons as well as the world's largest fun run, the famous City to Surf.

The people of Sydney embrace the staging of events and have an enviable level of organisational and event management skills.

The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau has details on why Sydney is the ideal location for any event.

Right across the state, there are places big and small to suit event requirements, be it for a cultural festival, food fair, sport event or agricultural exhibition. With a broad range of accommodation and transport options, events in regional New South Wales are accessible to everyone.

The New South Wales Convention Bureau has details of what is available in the different regions of the state. Click the above link or phone 61 2 9331 4045.