NSW Government
Crown Lands

Crown Lands

Crown land is land held by the NSW Government on behalf of the public. We are responsible for the administration of Crown land, including its parks, reserves, roads, assets, infrastructure, and cemeteries.

Plume of water at Kiama blowhole
Crown lands explained
Wetlands
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Aerial overlooking a vehicle driving along outback road. Credit: Destination NSW
Information about Crown roads
Shoreline and parklands outside Dolphin Watch Café, Nelsons Bay NSW
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Surf lifesavers carrying surfboards on beach at Tathra Surf Club. Credit: Destination NSW
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Norah Head lighthouse. Credit: Deborah Griffin
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Aboriginal land rights and native title in NSW

Aboriginal land rights and native title interests are key to reconciliation and achieving economic, social, cultural and environmental outcomes in NSW. Crown land 2031 provides a commitment to uphold and progress land rights and native title interests in NSW.

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Aboriginal wood carvings near the Menindee Tourist Information Centre. Credit: Destination NSW

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Aerial view sandy beach of Lake Ainsworth with caravan park in background.
24 Apr 2025
Future of Lake Ainsworth shored up by erosion and beach nourishment work

A significant erosion control project at Lake Ainsworth, a vital freshwater lake in Lennox Head, has been completed by the NSW Government and Ballina Council

Hudson Pear
15 Apr 2025
Prickly customer: Joint taskforce targets latest generation of Hudson pear

A joint taskforce has regrouped for another attack on one of NSW’s most fearsome weeds – the Hudson pear - as part of a concerted effort to eradicate the highly invasive species from Quanda Reserve in NSW’s Central West.

Koalas at Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital
Koalas at Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital.
Credit: Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital
09 Apr 2025
Major wildlife hospital opens in Wollongbar

The Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital (NRWH) has opened in Wollongbar as a world-class facility to provide much-needed life-saving treatment and care for thousands of injured native wildlife.