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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Latest news

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Multi-purpose sporting field and stand
27 Oct 2025
New $1 million multi-purpose sporting facility for Laurieton

A brand new, accessible multi-purpose sports grandstand has been completed at Laurieton on the Mid North Coast thanks to a partnership between Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, the NSW Government and Australian Government.

A boat on a river with man gardening on the riverside
09 Oct 2025
Remediation of dilapidated wharf site at Bulahdelah

The NSW Government has completed a major remediation project to clean-up a dilapidated site on the Myall River at Bulahdelah to protect the environment and restore a Crown reserve.

Aboriginal identity artwork
Kyara’s work tells the story of the enduring relationships between community, and the lands and waters that have sustained us for generations.
Credit: Arist Kyara Fernando Dunghutti (Dhanggati)
08 Oct 2025
Land returned to Worimi Aboriginal Community at Anna Bay

More than 12 hectares of Crown land at Anna Bay will be returned to Worimi ownership following successful Aboriginal land claims.