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.

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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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Members of the Calarie Recreation Reserve Land Manager posing for a photo.
02 Jul 2025
Nominate now for Crown land management awards

Nominations are now open for two statewide awards to recognise the incredible efforts of volunteer Crown land manager boards and local councils who manage thousands of public reserves across NSW.

Views across the city of Broken Hill to the Line of Lode Miners Memorial.
Credit: Destination NSW
01 Jul 2025
Line of Lode café-restaurant to open with new operators

One of Broken Hill’s key tourism sites, the Line of Lode Reserve, will restore hospitality operations with the opening of a new café-restaurant, following an innovative agreement between the NSW Government, Foundation Broken Hill, and Broken Hill Mines.

Aerial view of a dark body of water next to a large green open area.
27 Jun 2025
$11 million in grants for NSW Crown reserves

The Minns Labor Government will provide more than $11 million in community grants to maintain and improve Crown land reserves for local communities.