March 2025 Newsletter

Pittwater Getaway Wrap-up

On a glorious day last Friday (28 March 2025), fifteen adventurous representatives of YTNSW member organisations took a ferry to the pristine paradise of Pittwater Eco YHA. From Halls Wharf, they hiked and wheelbarrowed provisions uphill for 15 minutes, greeted along the way by wallabies, to reach amazing views from the YHA over Morning Bay. Quick smart it was time to trek back down the hill to get out on the water kayaking, exploring hidden coves and bays. Upon their return, a well-deserved BBQ beckoned, accompanied by a world-first new cocktail, Pittwater Punch’! After a night of music, mirth and merriment, it was off to bed (for some that meant sleeping al fresco in a hammock!). Next day, with newly-forged industry friendships going strong, the crew headed back to shore, to return rejuvenated to the big smoke. An unforgettable experience that’s sure to became an annual fixture on the YTNSW events calendar! Check the pics here.

Little Drifter Canberra Sneak Peak

How would you like to be one of the first to see the Drifter brand in Australia? The Leisure Accommodation Collective (LA Co) have been busy renovating their Canberra property and are offering an industry hard had tour behind the scenes ahead of the official opening.
Date: 2 April 2025
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: 7 Akuna Street, Canberra
RSVP here

Members & sponsors spotlight

Welcome to our latest member, wetravel – the operating system for multi-day travel businesses to create beautiful itineraries, collect payments, manage bookings and pay suppliers. Check out their website www.wetravel.com or reach out to their Sales Manager for APAC (Josh Mayer at josh.mayer@wetravel.com – he’s also a YTNSW Committee member in case you want to have a yarn about your industry association!)

To get further information on anything to do with YTNSW, don’t hesitate to get in touch – contact@youthtourismnsw.org.au

Thanks for your support and contribution to growing the youth tourism industry in New South Wales & the ACT. We would also like to give a special thanks to Allsopp Bunting Insurance for their ongoing support of YTNSW and the industry.