Conservation and heritage

NSW National Parks manages over 850 protected areas within the state, including historic sites, places of Aboriginal cultural significance and habitats that protect wildlife. Join our journey to conserve these special places for the future.

National Parks Discovery Ranger. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

Conserving Aboriginal culture

A range of sites conserving Aboriginal culture in NSW have been declared historic sites, and we're working to conserve these special places.

Main road of Hill End Historic Site. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

Explore our history

Find out how we're conserving and rehabilitating sites with historic heritage values in our parks.

Tree planting at Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

Get involved

You can volunteer with us, join a tour, or make a donation to support important conservation programs.

Sunrise in Mutawinji National Park. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

Our parks

Explore our national parks, regional parks, nature reserves and find out why they're worth protecting.

Barrington Tops National Park. Photo: John Spencer

World Heritage

Discover the amazing World Heritage-listed sites of NSW, including the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.

Flock of emu, Paroo Darling National Park. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

Protecting biodiversity

Our parks and reserves help protect our biodiversity, including the habitats of rare and endangered plants and animals.