About us
NSW state parks are managed by community trust boards on behalf of the Department of Lands www.lands.nsw.gov.au which provides funding, support and guidance to ensure residents and visitors enjoy access to some of the most beautiful and pristine locations in Australia for recreation.
State parks offer fun and affordable activities such as picnics, BBQs, camping, water sports and bush walks in serene and tranquil locations, which are maintained and cared for by the Department of Lands and the local community.
Situated less than six hours from Sydney, seven parks are located on inland water sources, with the remaining four on the coast, including two newly created state parks; Belmont Wetlands, currently being developed near Lake Macquarie and to be open to the public in 2008, and Goolawah, situated near Crescent Head on the state's north coast. See our state parks poster (PDF 531 kb) for information and ideas about our great state parks.
Our state parks provide a range of recreation facilities and visitor accommodation such as camp and caravan sites, bungalows and cabins, perfect for day trips or longer holidays.
Attractions and activities include:
- beautiful bush scenery with water views
- native birds, animals, flowers and plants
- bushwalking
- camping
- canoeing
- fishing
- nature photography
- 4W Driving
- mountain biking
- plus boating, sailing and other water sports during high water periods at the inland lakes.
Download our state parks brochure (PDF 4 mb) and our state parks 2008 calendar and planner (PDF 404 kb)
State Parks are an important part of the State Plan’s “Environment For Living” strategy of improving biodiversity and encouraging more people to use parks and public spaces. For more information, visit the Department of Lands website at www.lands.nsw.gov.au.
