Protected areas of New South Wales
The Protected areas of New South Wales include both terrestrial and marine protected areas. As of June 2020 there are 225 national parks in New South Wales.[1]
As of 30 June 2010 there were 776[needs update] separate terrestrial protected areas with a total land area of 6,641,256 hectares (16,410,900 acres) (8.29% of the state's area). At that time there were 18 aquatic protected areas with a total area of 347,087 hectares (857,670 acres).[2]
History[]
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New conservation area[]
In June 2020 the Government of New South Wales acquired 153,415 ha (379,100 acres),[3] or 1,534 km2 (592 sq mi)[4] of private land for a new national park, when it purchased Narriearra station in the state's far north-west.[3] It is the largest ever purchase of private land for conservation in the state,[4] and provides 90 percent of the habitat of the endangered grey grasswren. The Dingo Fence on the border with Queensland forms the northern boundary of the property.[5]
Terrestrial protected areas[]
National Parks[]
National parks are managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, an agency of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment of New South Wales.
Central NSW[]
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Cocoparra National Park
- Conimbla National Park
- Coolah Tops National Park
- Garrawilla National Park
- Goobang National Park
- Goulburn River National Park
- Mount Kaputar National Park
- Nangar National Park
- Oolambeyan National Park
- Turon National Park
- Warrumbungle National Park
- Weddin Mountains National Park
Hunter & Mid North Coast[]
- Bago Bluff National Park
- Barakee National Park
- Barrington Tops National Park
- Bellinger River National Park
- Ben Halls Gap National Park
- Bindarri National Park
- Biriwal Bulga National Park
- Bongil Bongil National Park
- Booti Booti National Park
- Cascade National Park
- Coorabakh National Park
- Crowdy Bay National Park
- Dooragan National Park
- Dorrigo National Park
- Dunggir National Park
- Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park
- Hat Head National Park
- Junuy Juluum National Park
- Kumbatine National Park
- Limeburners Creek National Park
- Maria National Park
- Middle Brother National Park
- Mount Royal National Park
- Myall Lakes National Park
- Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Sea Acres National Park
- Tapin Tops National Park
- Tomaree National Park
- Towarri National Park
- Ulidarra National Park
- Wallingat National Park
- Watagans National Park
- Willi Willi National Park
- Woko National Park
- Yarriabini National Park
Northern Tablelands[]
- Bald Rock National Park
- Barool National Park
- Basket Swamp National Park
- Boonoo Boonoo National Park
- Butterleaf National Park
- Capoompeta National Park
- Carrai National Park
- Cathedral Rock National Park
- Chaelundi National Park
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park
- Cunnawarra National Park
- Gibraltar Range National Park
- Guy Fawkes River National Park
- Indwarra National Park
- Kings Plains National Park
- Kwiambal National Park
- Mummel Gulf National Park
- New England National Park
- Nowendoc National Park
- Nymboida National Park
- Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
- Single National Park
- Warra National Park
- Warrabah National Park
- Washpool National Park
- Werrikimbe National Park
Northern Rivers[]
- Arakwal National Park
- Border Ranges National Park
- Broadwater National Park
- Bundjalung National Park
- Bungawalbin National Park
- Fortis Creek National Park
- Goonengerry National Park
- Koreelah National Park
- Mallanganee National Park
- Maryland National Park
- Mebbin National Park
- Mooball National Park
- Mount Clunie National Park
- Mount Jerusalem National Park
- Mount Nothofagus National Park
- Mount Pikapene National Park
- Mount Warning National Park
- Nightcap National Park
- Ramornie National Park
- Richmond Range National Park
- Tooloom National Park
- Toonumbar National Park
- Wollumbin National Park
- Yabbra National Park
- Yuraygir National Park
Outback NSW[]
- Culgoa National Park
- Gundabooka National Park
- Kinchega National Park
- Mallee Cliffs National Park
- Mungo National Park
- Mutawintji National Park
- Narran Lake Nature Reserve
- Paroo-Darling National Park
- Sturt National Park
- Toorale National Park
- Willandra National Park
- Yanga National Park
South Coast & Highlands[]
- Bangadilly National Park
- Ben Boyd National Park
- Biamanga National Park
- Bimberamala National Park
- Bournda National Park
- Brindabella National Park
- Budawang National Park
- Budderoo National Park
- Clyde River National Park
- Conjola National Park
- Deua National Park
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Gulaga National Park
- Jervis Bay National Park
- Kosciuszko National Park
- Livingstone National Park
- Mares Forest National Park
- Macquarie Pass National Park
- Meroo National Park
- Mimosa Rocks National Park
- Monga National Park
- Morton National Park
- Mount Imlay National Park
- Murramarang National Park
- Seven Mile Beach National Park
- South East Forests National Park
- Tallaganda National Park
- Tarlo River National Park
- Wadbilliga National Park
- Woomargama National Park
Sydney & Surrounds[]
- Berowra Valley National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Bouddi National Park
- Brisbane Water National Park
- Cattai National Park
- Dharawal National Park
- Dharug National Park
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Garigal National Park
- Georges River National Park
- Heathcote National Park
- Kamay Botany Bay National Park
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
- Lane Cove National Park
- Marramarra National Park
- Nattai National Park
- Popran National Park
- Royal National Park
- Scheyville National Park
- Sydney Harbour National Park
- Thirlmere Lakes National Park
- Werakata National Park
- Wollemi National Park
- Wyrrabalong National Park
- Yengo National Park
Nature Reserves[]
Nature Reserves are managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, an agency of the Department of Environment and Climate Change of New South Wales.
Central NSW[]
- Gamilaroi Nature Reserve
- Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve
- Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve
- Narran Lake Nature Reserve
- Weetalibah Nature Reserve
Hunter & Mid North Coast[]
- Bird Island Nature Reserve
- Boondelbah Nature Reserve
- Boorganna Nature Reserve
- Bretti Nature Reserve
- Coocumbac Island Nature Reserve
- Coramba Nature Reserve
- John Gould Nature Reserve
- Kattang Nature Reserve
- Killabakh Nature Reserve
- Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve
- Ngambaa Nature Reserve
- Pulbah Island Nature Reserve
- The Glen Nature Reserve
- Wingham Brush Nature Reserve
New England Tablelands[]
- Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve
- Mann River Nature Reserve
- Mount Hyland Nature Reserve
- Mount Yarrowyck Nature Reserve
Northern Rivers[]
- Andrew Johnston Big Scrub Nature Reserve
- Broken Head Nature Reserve
- Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve
- Bungawalbin Nature Reserve
- Cook Island Nature Reserve
- Couchy Creek Nature Reserve
- Davis Scrub Nature Reserve
- Hayters Hill Nature Reserve
- Iluka Nature Reserve
- Julian Rocks Nature Reserve
- Limpinwood Nature Reserve
- Moore Park Nature Reserve
- Numinbah Nature Reserve
- Sherwood Nature Reserve
- Stotts Island Nature Reserve
- Susan Island Nature Reserve
- Ukerebagh Nature Reserve
- Victoria Park Nature Reserve
Outback NSW[]
- Big Bush Nature Reserve
- Boginderra Hills Nature Reserve
- Ingalba Nature Reserve
- Lake Urana Nature Reserve
- Nocoleche Nature Reserve
- Nombinnie Nature Reserve
- Pucawan Nature Reserve
- Round Hill Nature Reserve
- Charcoal Tank Nature Reserve
- Yathong Nature Reserve
South Coast & Highlands[]
- Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
- Barrengarry Nature Reserve
- Bimberi Nature Reserve
- Black Andrew Nature Reserve
- Broulee Island Nature Reserve
- Brush Island Nature Reserve
- Burrinjuck Nature Reserve
- Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve
- Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve
- Eagles Claw Nature Reserve
- Five Islands Nature Reserve
- Kangaroo River Nature Reserve
- Montague Island Nature Reserve
- Nadgee Nature Reserve
- Oak Creek Nature Reserve
- Queanbeyan Nature Reserve
- Robertson Nature Reserve
- Scabby Range Nature Reserve
- Strike-a-Light Nature Reserve
- Ulandra Nature Reserve
- Wee Jasper Nature Reserve
- Yatteyattah Nature Reserve
Sydney & Surrounds[]
- Castlereagh Nature Reserve
- Central Gardens Nature Reserve
- Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve
- Lion Island Nature Reserve
- Muogamarra Nature Reserve
- Prospect Nature Reserve
- Towra Point Nature Reserve
- Wallumatta Nature Reserve
- Windsor Downs Nature Reserve
State Conservation Areas[]
State Conservation Areas, formerly referred to as State Recreation Areas, are managed by the Department of Environment and Climate Change.
Central NSW[]
Hunter & Mid North Coast[]
- Barrington Tops State Conservation Area
- Black Bulga State Conservation Area
- Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
- Glenrock State Conservation Area
- Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
New England Tablelands[]
Northern Rivers[]
Outback NSW[]
South Coast & Highlands[]
Sydney & Surrounds[]
- Bents Basin State Conservation Area
- Garawarra State Conservation Area
- Jilliby State Conservation Area
- Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area
- Munmorah State Conservation Area
Regional Parks[]
Regional Parks are managed by the Department of Environment and Climate Change.
Hunter & Mid North Coast[]
South Coast & Highlands[]
Sydney & Surrounds[]
- Berowra Valley Regional Park
- Leacock Regional Park
- Western Sydney Parklands
- Wolli Creek Regional Park
- Yellomundee Regional Park
Aboriginal Areas[]
Aboriginal Areas are managed by local Aboriginal communities and the Department of Environment and Climate Change.
Hunter & Mid North Coast[]
New England Tablelands[]
Northern Rivers[]
Outback NSW[]
South Coast & Highlands[]
Sydney & Surrounds[]
Historic Sites[]
A number of Historic Sites are managed by the Department of Environment and Climate Change. Other historic sites in the state are managed by the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales.
Central NSW[]
Hunter & Mid North Coast[]
Northern Rivers[]
Outback NSW[]
South Coast & Highlands[]
Sydney & Surrounds[]
- Cadmans Cottage Historic Site
- Bantry Bay, New South Wales
State Parks[]
State Parks are managed by the Land and Property Management Authority.
- Belmont State Park
- Coffs Coast State Park
- Burrinjuck Waters State Park
- Copeton Waters State Park
- Grabine Lakeside State Park
- Killalea State Park
- Lake Burrendong State Park
- Lake Glenbawn State Park
- Lake Keepit State Park
- Wyangala Waters State Park
Karst Conservation Reserves[]
Four Karst Conservation Reserves are managed by the Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust.
- Abercrombie Caves
- Borenore Caves
- Jenolan Caves
- Wombeyan Caves
Marine protected areas[]
Marine Parks[]
Marine Parks are managed by the .[6]
- Batemans Marine Park
- Cape Byron Marine Park
- Jervis Bay Marine Park
- Lord Howe Island Marine Park
- Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park
- Solitary Islands Marine Park
Aquatic reserves[]
Aquatic reserves are managed by the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries.[7]
- Cook Island Aquatic Reserve, Tweed Heads
- , Hawkesbury River
- , Manly
- , Sydney
- , La Perouse
- , Kurnell
- , Botany Bay
- , Port Hacking
- , Shell Harbour
See also[]
- List of national parks of Australia
- Protected areas of Australia
References[]
- ^ "Home". NSW National Parks. 25 December 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ "Department of Environment Climate Change and Water Annual Report 2009-10". Annual Report. Department of Environment Climate Change and Water: 283. November 2010. ISSN 1838-5958.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Redfearn, Graham (27 June 2020). "NSW makes record land purchase for new national park". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "New Australia national park for rare species". BBC News. 27 June 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ Mabin, Saskia (27 June 2020). "NSW buys outback station in state's largest single property purchase for a national park". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ "Marine parks". Marine protected areas. NSW Department of Industry. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ^ "Aquatic reserves". Marine Protected Areas. NSW Department of Industry. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
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