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.
Conservation and heritage
NSW National Parks manages 889 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.
Explore our history
Find out how we're conserving and rehabilitating sites with historic heritage values in our parks.
Get involved
You can volunteer with us, join a tour, or make a donation to support important conservation programs.
Our parks
Explore our national parks, regional parks, nature reserves and find out why they're worth protecting.
World Heritage
Discover the amazing World Heritage-listed sites of NSW, including the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
Protecting biodiversity
Our parks and reserves help protect our biodiversity, including the habitats of rare and endangered plants and animals.
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.
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.
Fire recovery
The 2019-20 bushfire season was the most widespread and extreme that NSW has ever experienced. Learn more about NSW National Parks' response to the bushfires and our fire-recovery activities.
Native plant and animal licensing
Most activities with native animals or plants need a licence in NSW. You need a licence to keep or trade native animals, or to pick or trade some native plants.