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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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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03 Apr 2025
Power up: Solar panels help cut costs at Bendemeer preschool

Bendemeer Preschool’s viability and capacity to provide high quality early childhood education has been enhanced with savings and energy efficiencies from the installation of new solar panels funded by a grant from the NSW Government.

Field in bushland with fog covering grassy ground.
03 Apr 2025
Central Coast Wetlands - Pioneer Dairy parkrun back on track

After a three-year break, the Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy will resurrect its popular parkrun community event as the reserve prospers from the completion of a $567,000 NSW Government-funded upgrade of its 1km internal access road.

Bathurst horse racing
Bathurst horse racing.
Credit: Brett Atkins
21 Mar 2025
New $4.7m harness racing training centre officially opened in Bathurst

A new generation of harness drivers will be able to learn their craft with the official opening of a new multi-million-dollar training centre at Bathurst Harness Racing Club.