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Apply for and manage licences over NSW Crown land. Licences grant you the right to occupy and use Crown land for specific purposes.

Learn how to apply for a lease to use Crown land for commercial, community or recreational purposes under the Crown Land Management Act.

Explore how to apply for consents, restrictions, and easements on Crown lands in NSW, including landowner approvals and access rights.

Access key searches to check tenure, road status and legal history of Crown land before sale, purchase or development.

Find out how to apply for permits to use Crown land for specific short-term activities. Learn about eligibility, conditions, and application steps.

Essential information about the sale purchase of Crown land and the purchase sale and transfer of Crown roads. 

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.

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

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A view of Wenonah Headland, showcasing a beach with cliffs.
16 Sep 2026

The NSW Government has completed restoration and safety works at Wenonah Headland, helping protect one of the Mid North Coast's culturally significant coastal landscapes while improving public access and environmental outcomes.

Sandbags being placed along Clarke Beach.
10 Sep 2026

Coastal protection works to address serious erosion issues at Clarkes Beach in Byron Bay have been completed as part of a $1.6 million NSW Government investment.

Manning River site restored with removal of derelict wharf.
26 Aug 2026

A culturally-significant part of the Manning River has been restored through a partnership between NSW Government agencies and the local Aboriginal community.