Conservation and heritage

NSW National Parks manages over 870 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.

A swamp wallaby and joey at Pretty Beach, Murramarang National Park. Photo: David Finnegan © DPIE

Native animals and plants in parks

These are just some of the diverse native animals and plants you might see when you visit a NSW national park or reserve.

A family walk a leashed dog along a beach. Phoot: John Spencer © DPIE

Domestic pets in parks

Learn about the important reasons why pets aren’t allowed in most NSW national parks and reserves. See which regional parks do permit dogs.