New South Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is a state in the east of Australia. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales surrounds the whole of the Australian Capital Territory.
New South Wales' capital city is Sydney, which is also the state's most populous city.
As of December 2016, the estimated population of NSW was 7,797, 800, making it Australia's most populous state. Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen.
New South Wales' capital city is Sydney, which is also the state's most populous city.
As of December 2016, the estimated population of NSW was 7,797, 800, making it Australia's most populous state. Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen.
New South Wales Fauna emblem
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New South Wales Flora emblem
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New South Wales state flag
New South Wales Coat of Arms.
New South Wales National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS)
The New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) manages over 800 parks in the state of New South Wales. NPWS is part of the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) New South Wales and was established in 1967 when the Fauna Protection Panel and Reserves Branch of the Lands Department were amalgamated.
Under the National Parks and Wildlife Act, the Director-General of the NPWS is responsible for the care, control and management of all national parks, historic sites, nature reserves, reserves, Aboriginal areas and state game reserves. State conservation areas, karst conservation reserves and regional parks are also administered under the Act.
New South Wales has a total of 940 protected areas (from 2016 CAPD data). They protect landscapes from rainforests and rugged bush to marine wonderlands and outback deserts.
Under the National Parks and Wildlife Act, the Director-General of the NPWS is responsible for the care, control and management of all national parks, historic sites, nature reserves, reserves, Aboriginal areas and state game reserves. State conservation areas, karst conservation reserves and regional parks are also administered under the Act.
New South Wales has a total of 940 protected areas (from 2016 CAPD data). They protect landscapes from rainforests and rugged bush to marine wonderlands and outback deserts.
The NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service has split the State of New South Wales into 7 separate regions…..
- Outback NSW
- Country NSW
- Murray-Riverina
- North Coast
- South Coast
- Sydney and surrounds
- Snowy Mountains
Types of Protected areas in NSW
Includes:
- Aboriginal Area
- Aboriginal areas allow for use of these areas by Aboriginal people for cultural purposes. They’re intended to promote public understanding and appreciation of their natural and cultural values and significance to Aboriginal people. Aboriginal areas also provide opportunities for appropriate research in accordance with Aboriginal cultural values.
- Botanic Gardens (Commonwealth)
- Community Conservation Areas Zone 1 - reserved as National Parks
- "Community conservation areas are multiple-use protected areas that are widely used throughout the world to allow for improved conservation outcomes while providing for the sustainable use of natural resources."
- Community Conservation Areas Zone 3 - reserved as State Conservation Areas
- Conservation Reserve
- Flora Reserve (IUCN Category IA)
- Historic Site
- Indigenous Protected Area
- Karst Conservation Reserve
- Karst conservation reserves are outstanding cave areas that offer unique experiences, with their spectacular beauty and stunning surroundings. These areas provide important evidence of past life, such as relics and fossils, as well as evidence of atmospheric, hydrological and biological processes.
- Karst conservation reserves are outstanding cave areas that offer unique experiences, with their spectacular beauty and stunning surroundings. These areas provide important evidence of past life, such as relics and fossils, as well as evidence of atmospheric, hydrological and biological processes.
- National Park (IUCN Categories II, V, IA, IB)
- "National Parks are areas of land protected for their unspoiled landscapes, outstanding or representative ecosystems, Australian native plants and animals, and places of natural or cultural significance. In addition to their role in conservation, national parks provide opportunities for public nature appreciation, well-being, enjoyment, and as valuable scientific research."
- National Park (Commonwealth)
- Nature Reserve
- "Nature Reserves are areas of land in predominantly untouched, natural condition, with hign conservation value. Their primary purpose is to protect and conserve their outstanding, unique or representative ecosystems and Australian native plants and animals."
- Permanent Park Preserve
- Regional Park
- 'Regional parks are lands reserved to protect and conserve areas in natural or modified landscapes. They're also suitable for sustainable public recreation and enjoyment. Regional parks offer open spaces for cultural and recreation activities (including dog walking in some parks) which may not be permitted in national parks, state conservation areas or nature reserves."
- State Conservation Area (IUCN Category II)
- "State conservation areas are lands reserved to protect and conserve significant or representative ecosystems, landforms, natural phenomena or places of cultural significance. They provide opportunities for sustainable visitation, public enjoyment, and research."
There are also State Forests in NSW which come under the control of the Forestry Corporation.
Qualifying parks in New South Wales.
There are currently (as of 21st August 2017) a total of 554 qualifying parks in the state of New South Wales.
All 239 gazetted NSW National Parks qualify for the WWFF program, along with 142 State Conservation Areas, 6 Marine Parks, 14 Regional Parks, 150 Nature Reserves, and Lord Howe Island.
The list of parks was compiled from CAPAD 2016 data, the NSW NPWS website, and the NSW NPWS Estate Register dated 31 March 2017 (copy below).
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Qualifying parks are…..
- Abercrombie River National Park, VKFF-0001
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area, VKFF-1266
- Adelyne State Conservation Area, VKFF-1267
- Agnes Banks Nature Reserve VKFF-1881
- Arakoon National Park, VKFF-0578
- Arakwal National Park, VKFF-0004
- Avondale State Conservation Area, VKFF-1268
- Awabakal Nature Reserve VKFF-1882
- Bago Bluff National Park, VKFF-0010
- Bald Rock National Park VKFF-0011
- Ballina Nature Reserve VKFF-1883
- Balowra State Conservation Area, VKFF-1269
- Bangadilly National Park, VKFF-0012
- Bango Nature Reserve VKFF-1884
- Banyabba State Conservation Area, VKFF-1270
- Barakee National Park, VKFF-0013
- Barayamal National Park VKFF-1160
- Bargo State Conservation Area, VKFF-1271
- Bargo River State Conservation Area, VKFF-1272
- Barool National Park VKFF-0015
- Barrakee State Conservation Area, VKFF-1273
- Barrington Tops National Park, VKFF-0017
- Barrington Tops State Conservation Area, VKFF-1274
- Barren Grounds Nature Reserve VKFF-1885
- Barrengarry Nature Reserve VKFF-1886
- Barwon State Conservation Area, VKFF-1275
- Basket Swamp National Park VKFF-0019
- Batemans Marine Park, VKFF-1406
- Bedooba State Conservation Area, VKFF-1276
- Belford National Park, VKFF-0023
- Bellinger River National Park, VKFF-0024
- Bell Bird Creek Nature Reserve VKFF-1887
- Ben Boyd National Park VKFF-0026
- Ben Halls Gap Nature Park VKFF-0027
- Benambra National Park, VKFF-0029
- Bendick-Murrell National Park VKFF-1161
- Beni State Conservation Area, VKFF-1277
- Bents Basin State Conservation Area, VKFF-1278
- Berkeley Nature Reserve VKFF-1888
- Berlang State Conservation Area, VKFF-1279
- Berowra Valley National Park VKFF-1162
- Berowra Valley Regional Park VKFF-1777
- Biamanga National Park VKFF-0031
- Biddon State Conservation Area, VKFF-1280
- Billinudgel Nature Reserve VKFF-1889
- Bimberamala National Park VKFF-0032
- Bimberi Nature Reserve VKFF-1890
- Bindarri National Park VKFF-0033
- Bindarri State Conservation Area, VKFF-1281
- Bingara State Conservation Area, VKFF-1282
- Binjura Nature Reserve VKFF-1891
- Binnaway Nature Reserve VKFF-1892
- Biriwal Bulga National Park, VKFF-0034
- Black Andrew Nature Reserve VKFF-1893
- Black Bulga State Conservation Area, VKFF-1283
- Blue Gum Hills Regional Park VKFF-1778
- Blue Mountains National Park, VKFF-0041
- Bobbiwaa State Conservation Area, VKFF-1284
- Boginderra Hills Nature Reserve VKFF-1894
- Bomaderry Creek Regional Park VKFF-1779
- Bongil Bongil National Park VKFF-0042
- Booderee National Park, VKFF-0043
- Boonanghi State Conservation Area, VKFF-1285
- Boonoo Boonoo National Park VKFF-0044
- Boorganna Nature Reserve VKFF-1895
- Booti Booti National Park, VKFF-0046
- Border Ranges National Park, VKFF-0047
- Bouddi National Park, VKFF-0049
- Bournda National Park, VKFF-0050
- Bourna Nature Reserve VKFF-1896
- Breelong National Park, VKFF-0579
- Brigalow State Conservation Area, VKFF-1286
- Brimbin Nature Reserve VKFF-1897
- Brindabella National Park, VKFF-0054
- Brisbane Water National Park, VKFF-0056
- Broadwater National Park, VKFF-0058
- Broken Head Nature Reserve VKFF-1898
- Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve VKFF1899
- Budawang National Park, VKFF-0061
- Budderoo National Park, VKFF-0062
- Bugong National Park, VKFF-0063
- Bulahdelah State Conservation Area, VKFF-1287
- Bullala National Park, VKFF-0580
- Bullawa Creek State Conservation Area, VKFF-1288
- Bundjalung National Park, VKFF-0065
- Bundjalung State Conservation Area, VKFF-1289
- Bungawalbin National Park, VKFF-0066
- Bungawalbin State Conservation Area, VKFF-1290
- Bungonia National Park VKFF-1163
- Bungonia State Conservation Area, VKFF-1291
- Burning Mountain Nature Reserve VKFF-1900
- Burnt School Nature Reserve VKFF-1901
- Burragorang State Conervation Area, VKFF-1292
- Burra Creek Nature Reserve VKFF-1902
- Burral Yurrul National Park VKFF-1164
- Butterleaf National Park, VKFF-0071
- Butterleaf State Conservation Area, VKFF-1293
- Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve VKFF-1903
- Camerons Gorge State Conservation Park, VKFF-1294
- Cape Byron State Conservation Area, VKFF-1295
- Cape Byron Marine Park, VKFF-1407
- Capertee National Park VKFF-1165
- Capoompeta National Park, VKFF-0083
- Captains Creek Nature Reserve VKFF-1904
- Carrai National Park, VKFF-0087
- Carrai State Conservation Area, VKFF-1296
- Cascade National Park, VKFF-0088
- Cascade State Conservation Area, VKFF-1297
- Castlereagh Nature Reserve VKFF-1905
- Cataract National Park, VKFF-0090
- Cataract State Conservation Area, VKFF-1298
- Cathedral Rock National Park, VKFF-0091
- Cattai National Park, VKFF-0092
- Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve VKFF-1906
- Chaelundi National Park, VKFF-0094
- Chaelundi State Conservation Area, VKFF-1299
- Chambigne State Conservation Park, VKFF-1300
- Chatsworth Hill State Conservation Area, VKFF-1301
- Clyde River National Park, VKFF-0102
- Cobaki Nature Reserve VKFF-1907
- Cobbora State Conservation Area, VKFF-1302
- Cockle Bay Nature Reserve VKFF-1908
- Cocoparra National Park, VKFF-0104
- Cocoparra Nature Reserve VKFF-1909
- Coffs Coast Regional Park VKFF-1780
- Colongra Swamp Nature Reserve VKFF-1910
- Columbey National Park VKFF-0581
- Columbey State Conservation Area, VKFF-1303
- Colymea State Conservation Area, VKFF-1304
- Combaning State Conservation Area, VKFF-1305
- Coneac State Conservation Area, VKFF-1306
- Conimbla National Park, VKFF-0107
- Conjola National Park, VKFF-0108
- Cookbundoon Nature Reserve VKFF-1911
- Coolah Tops National Park, VKFF-0111
- Coolbaggie Nature Reserve VKFF-1912
- Cooleburba State Conservation Area, VKFF-1307
- Coolongolook Nature Reserve VKFF-1913
- Coonartha Nature Reserve VKFF-1914
- Coorabakh National Park, VKFF-0114
- Copeland Tops State Conservation Area, VKFF-1308
- Coramba Nature Reserve VKFF-1915
- Corramy Regional Park VKFF-1781
- Corymbia State Conservation Area, VKFF-1309
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park, VKFF-0116
- Cottan-Bimbang State Conservation Area, VKFF-1310
- Couradda National Park, VKFF-0582
- Crawney Pass National Park, VKFF-0583
- Crooked Creek National Park VKFF-1166
- Crowdy Bay National Park, VKFF-0120
- Cudgen Nature Reserve VKFF-1916
- Cudgera Creek Nature Reserve VKFF-1917
- Culgoa National Park VKFF-0124
- Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve VKFF-1918
- Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve VKFF-1919
- Cunnawarra National Park, VKFF-0126
- Curracabundi National Park, VKFF-0584
- Curracabundi State Conservation Area, VKFF-1311
- Currys Gap State Conservation Area, VKFF-1312
- Cuumbeun Nature Reserve VKFF-1920
- Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve VKFF-1921
- Dananbilla Nature Reserve VKFF-1922
- Darawank Nature Reserve VKFF-1923
- Deua National Park VKFF-0138
- Dharawal National Park VKFF-1167
- Dharawal Nature Reserve VKFF-1924
- Dharug National Park, VKFF-0139
- Dharwal State Conservation Area, VKFF-1313
- Doodle Corner Swamp Nature Reserve VKFF-1925
- Dooragan National Park, VKFF-0143
- Dorrigo National Park, VKFF-0144
- Dowe National Park, VKFF-0585
- Drillwarrina National Park, VKFF-0586
- Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park, VKFF-0587
- Dunggir National Park, VKFF-0151
- Dural Nature Reserve VKFF-1926
- Durridgere State Conservation Area, VKFF-1314
- Duval Nature Reserve VKFF-1927
- Egan Peaks Nature Reserve VKFF-1928
- Eurobodalla National Park, VKFF-0164
- Eusdale Nature Reserve VKFF-1929
- Euston Regional Park VKFF-1782
- Everlasting Swamp National Park VKFF-1168
- Everlasting Swamp State Conservation Area, VKFF-1315
- Fishermans Bend Nature Reserve VKFF-1930
- Fortis Creek National Park, VKFF-0180
- Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park VKFF-1169
- Gandangara State Conservation Area, VKFF-1316
- Garawarra State Conservation Area, VKFF-1317
- Garby Nature Reserve VKFF-1931
- Gardens of Stone National Park, VKFF-0190
- Garigal National Park, VKFF-0191
- Garrawilla National Park, VKFF-0588
- Georges River National Park, VKFF-0195
- Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park, VKFF-0196
- Gibraltar Range National Park, VKFF-0197
- Gir-um-bit National Park, VKFF-0589
- Gir-um-bit State Conservation Area, VKFF-1318
- Glenrock State Conservation Area, VKFF-1319
- Goobang National Park VKFF-0204
- Goodiman State Conservation Area, VKFF-1320
- Goolawah National Park VKFF-1170
- Goolawah Regional Park VKFF-1783
- Goonengerry National Park VKFF-0208
- Goonoo National Park, VKFF-0590
- Goonoo State Conservation Area, VKFF-1321
- Goonoowigal State Conservation Area, VKFF-1322
- Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve VKFF-1932
- Goulburn River National Park, VKFF-0211
- Gourock National Park, VKFF-0212
- Gulaga National Park, VKFF-0221
- Gulguer Nature Reserve VKFF-1933
- Gumbaynggirr National Park, VKFF-0591
- Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area, VKFF-1323
- Gundabooka National Park, VKFF-0222
- Gundabooka State Conservation Area, VKFF-1324
- Gunyerwarildi National Park, VKFF-0592
- Gurranang State Conservation Area, VKFF-1325
- Guy Fawkes Nature Reserve VKFF-1934
- Guy Fawkes River National Park, VKFF-0224
- Guy Fawkes River State Conservation Area, VKFF-1326
- Gwydir River National Park, VKFF-0593
- Gwydir River State Conservation Area, VKFF-1327
- Gwydir Wetlands Conservation Area, VKFF-1328
- Hat Head National Park, VKFF-0230
- Hattons Corner Nature Reserve VKFF-1935
- Hayters Hill Nature Reserve VKFF-1936
- Heathcote National Park, VKFF-0232
- Hobden Hill National Park VKFF-1171
- Horton Falls National Park, VKFF-0594
- Hunter Wetlands National Park, VKFF-0595
- Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area, VKFF-1329
- Illawong Nature Reserve VKFF-1937
- Iluka Nature Reserve VKFF-1938
- Imbota Nature Reserve VKFF-1939
- Indwarra National Park, VKFF-0242
- Ingalba Nature Reserve VKFF-1940
- Jackywalbin State Conservation Area, VKFF-1330
- Jagun Nature Reserve VKFF-1941
- Jeriderie Nature Reserve VKFF-1942
- Jerrawangala National Park, VKFF-0248
- Jervis Bay Marine Park, VKFF-1408
- Jervis Bay National Park, VKFF-0249
- Jilliby State Conservation Area, VKFF-1331
- Jimberoo National Park VKFF-1172
- Jinangong Nature Reserve VKFF-1943
- Jindalee National Park VKFF-1173
- Joadja Nature Reserve VKFF-1944
- Junuy Juluum National Park, VKFF-0251
- Kalyarr National Park VKFF-1858
- Kamay Botany Bay National Park, VKFF-0048
- Kananga-Boyd National Park, VKFF-0256
- Kangaroo River Nature Reserve VKFF-1945
- Karuah National Park, VKFF-0596
- Karuah Nature Reserve VKFF-1946
- Karuah State Conservation Area, VKFF-1332
- Kattang Nature Reserve VKFF-1947
- Kemendok National Park VKFF-1174
- Kemendok Nature Reserve VKFF-1948
- Kemps Creek Nature Reserve VKFF-1949
- Kerrawary Nature Reserve VKFF-1950
- Keverstone National Park VKFF-1175
- Keverstone State Conservation Area, VKFF-1333
- Khappinghat National Park VKFF-1776
- Khappinghat Nature Reserve VKFF-1951
- Kilarney State Conservation Area, VKFF-1334
- Kinchega National Park, VKFF-0263
- Kings Plains National Park, VKFF-0265
- Kirramingly Nature Reserve VKFF-1952
- Kooraban National Park, VKFF-0267
- Koorawatha Nature Reserve VKFF-1953
- Kooyong State Conservation Area, VKFF-1335
- Koreelah National Park, VKFF-0268
- Kosciuszko National Park, VKFF-0269
- Kuma Nature Reserve VKFF-1954
- Kumbatine National Park ,VKFF-0271
- Kumbatine State Conservation Area, VKFF-1336
- Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, VKFF-0272
- Kwiambal National Park VKFF-0274
- Kybeyan State Conservation Park, VKFF-1337
- Lachlan Valley National Park, VKFF-0255
- Lachlan Valley Regional Park VKFF-1784
- Lachlan Valley State Conservation Area, VKFF-1338
- Lake Innes Nature Reserve VKFF-1955
- Lake Innes State Conservation Area, VKFF-1339
- Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area, VKFF-1340
- Lake Urana Nature Reserve VKFF-1956
- Lane Cove National Park, VKFF-0281
- Lawrence Road State Conservation Area, VKFF-1341
- Leard State Conservation Area, VKFF-1342
- Limeburners Creek National Park, VKFF-0597
- Little Liangothlin Nature Reserve VKFF-1957
- Livingstone National Park, VKFF-0292
- Livingstone State Conservation Area, VKFF-1343
- Lord Howe Island, VKFF-0295
- Lord Howe Island Marine Park, VKFF-1409
- Macanally State Conservation Area, VKFF-1344
- Macquarie Nature Reserve VKFF-1958
- Macquarie Pass National Park, VKFF-0298
- Macquarie Pass State Conservation Area, VKFF-1345
- Majors Creek State Conservation Area, VKFF-1346
- Malabar Headland National Park VKFF-1176
- Mallanganee National Park, VKFF-0301
- Mallee Cliffs National Park, VKFF-0302 (currently NO access to this park)
- Mann River Nature Reserve VKFF-1959
- Manobalai Nature Reserve VKFF-1960
- Mares Forest National Park VKFF-1177
- Maria National Park, VKFF-0304
- Maroomba State Conservation Area, VKFF-1347
- Maroota Ridge State Conservation Area, VKFF-1348
- Marramarra National Park, VKFF-0307
- Marrangaroo National Park VKFF-0598
- Marshalls Creek Nature Reserve VKFF-1961
- Maryland National Park, VKFF-0309
- Mebbin National Park VKFF-0311
- Medowie Nature Reserve VKFF-1962
- Medowie State Conservation Area, VKFF-1349
- Meroo National Park, VKFF-0312
- Merriwindi State Conservation Area, VKFF-1350
- Middle Brother National Park, VKFF-0314
- Midkin Nature Reserve VKFF-1963
- Mimosa Rocks National Park, VKFF-0317
- Minimbah Nature Reserve VKFF-1964
- Minjary National Park, VKFF-0319
- Moema National Park, VKFF-0599
- Moffats Swamp Nature Reserve VKFF-1965
- Mogriguy National Park, VKFF-0600
- Monga National Park, VKFF-0324
- Monga State Conservation Area, VKFF-1351
- Mooball National Park, VKFF-0325
- Moonee Beach Nature Reserve VKFF-1966
- Moore Park Nature Reserve VKFF-1967
- Morton National Park, VKFF-0334
- Morton State Conservation Area, VKFF-1352
- Mother od Ducks Lagoon Nature Reserve VKFF-1968
- Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area, VKFF-1353
- Mount Clunie National Park, VKFF-0341
- Mount Hyland Nature Reserve VKFF-1969
- Mount Hyland State Conservation Area, VKFF-1354
- Mount Imlay National Park, VKFF-0350
- Mount Jerusalem National Park, VKFF-0351
- Mount Kaputar National Park, VKFF-0353
- Mount Nothofagus National Park, VKFF-0355
- Mount Pikapene National Park, VKFF-0358
- Mount Pikapene State Conservation Area, VKFF-1355
- Mount Royal National Park, VKFF-0362
- Mugii Murrum-ban State Conservation Area, VKFF-1356
- Mulgoa Nature Reserve VKFF-1970
- Mullengandra State Conservation Area, VKFF-1357
- Mullion Range State Conservation Area, VKFF-1358
- Mummel Gulf National Park, VKFF-0368
- Mummel Gulf State Conservation Area, VKFF-1359
- Mundoonen Nature Reserve VKFF-1971
- Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve VKFF-1972
- Mungo National Park, VKFF-0370
- Mungo State Conservation Park, VKFF-1360
- Munmorah State Conservation Area, VKFF-1361
- Muogamarra Nature Reserve VKFF-1973
- Murramarang National Park, VKFF-0371
- Murray Valley National Park VKFF-1178
- Murray Valley Regional Park VKFF-1785
- Murrumbidgee Valley Nature Reserve VKFF-1974
- Murrumbidgee Valley National Park, VKFF-0554
- Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park VKFF-1786
- Murrumbidgee Valley State Conservation Area, VKFF-1362
- Murrurundi Pass National Park, VKFF-0601
- Mutawingtiji Nature Reserve VKFF-1975
- Mutawintji National Park, VKFF-0374
- Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve VKFF-1976
- Myall Lakes National Park, VKFF-0375
- Nadgee Nature Reserve VKFF-1977
- Nangar National Park, VKFF-0379
- Narrangarril Nature Reserve VKFF-1978
- Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve VKFF-1979
- Nattai National Park, VKFF-0383
- Nattai State Conservation Area, VKFF-1363
- New England National Park, VKFF-0385
- Newington Nature Reserve VKFF-1980
- Ngambaa Nature Reserve VKFF-1981
- Nightcap National Park, VKFF-0389
- Nombinnie State Conservation Area, VKFF-1364
- Nowendoc National Park, VKFF-0395
- Nuggetty State Conservation Area, VKFF-1365
- Nullamanna National Park, VKFF-0602
- Nymboi-Binderay National Park, VKFF-0399
- Nymboi-Binderay State Conservation Area, VKFF-1366
- Nymboida National Park, VKFF-0400
- Nymboida State Conservation Area, VKFF-1367
- Oak Creek Nature Reserve VKFF-1982
- Oolambyean National Park, VKFF-0403
- Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, VKFF-0406
- Oxley Wild Rivers State Conservation Area, VKFF-1368
- Palm Grove Nature Reserve VKFF-1983
- Paroo-Darling National Park, VKFF-0410
- Paroo-Darling State Conservation Area, VKFF-1369
- Parr State Conservation Area, VKFF-1370
- Pilliga National Park, VKFF-0603
- Pilliga State Conservation Area, VKFF-1371
- Pilliga East State Conservation Area, VKFF-1372
- Pilliga West National Park, VKFF-0604
- Pilliga West State Conservation Area, VKFF-1373
- Pitt Town Nature Reserve VKFF-1984
- Pomaderris Nature Reserve VKFF-1985
- Popran National Park, VKFF-0417
- Port Stephens/Great Lakes Marine Park, VKFF-1410
- Prospect Nature Reserve VKFF-1986
- Quanda Nature Reserve VKFF-1987
- Queanbeyan Nature Reserve VKFF-1988
- Queens Lake Nature Reserve VKFF-1989
- Queens Lake State Conservation Area VKFF-1771
- Ramornie National Park, VKFF-0426
- Rawdon Creek Nature Reserve VKFF-1990
- Richmond Range National Park, VKFF-0431
- Richmond River Nature Reserve VKFF-1991
- Robertson Nature Reserve VKFF-1992
- Rocky Glen National Park VKFF-1179
- Rodway Nature Reserve VKFF-1993
- Royal National Park, VKFF-0435
- Saltwater National Park, VKFF-0439
- Sappa Bulga National Park VKFF-1180
- Scheyville National Park, VKFF-0444
- Scone Mountain National Park, VKFF-0605
- Sea Acres National Park, VKFF-0606
- Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve VKFF-1994
- Serpentine Nature Reserve VKFF-1995
- Serpentine Ridge National Park VKFF-1181
- Seven Mile Beach National Park, VKFF-0447
- Sherwood Nature Reserve VKFF-1996
- Single National Park VKFF-0450
- Solitary Islands Marine Park, VKFF-1411
- Somerton National Park, VKFF-0607
- South East Forests National Park, VKFF-0458
- Stony Creek Nature Reserve VKFF-1997
- Strike-a-light Nature Reserve VKFF-1998
- Sturt National Park, VKFF-0470
- Sugarloaf State Conservation Area VKFF-1772
- Sydney Harbour National Park, VKFF-0473
- Tabletop Nature Reserve VKFF-1999
- Talawahl State Conservation Area, VKFF-1374
- Tallaganda National Park, VKFF-0474
- Tallaganda State Conservation Park, VKFF-1375
- Tapin Tops National Park, VKFF-0477
- Tarawi Nature Reserve VKFF-2000
- Tarlo River National Park, VKFF-0478
- The Cells State Conservaiton Area, VKFF-1376
- The Charcoal Tank Nature Reserve VKFF-2001
- The Rock Nature Reserve VKFF-2002
- Thirlmere Lakes National Park, VKFF-0486
- Tilligerry National Park, VKFF-0608
- Tilligerry State Conservation Area, VKFF-1377
- Timbarra National Park, VKFF-0489
- Timmalallie National Park VKFF-0609
- Tinderry Nature Reserve VKFF-2003
- Tingha Plateau State Conservation Area, VKFF-1378
- Tinkrameanah National Park, VKFF-0610
- Tomaree National Park, VKFF-0490
- Tooloom National Park, VKFF-0491
- Toonumbar National Park, VKFF-0492
- Toonumbar State Conservation Area, VKFF-1379
- Toorale National Park VKFF-1183
- Toorale State Conservation Area, VKFF-1380
- Torrington State Conservation Park, VKFF-1381
- Towarri National Park, VKFF-0495
- Towra Point Nature Reserve VKFF-2004
- Trinkey State Conservation Area, VKFF-1382
- Tuggerah Nature Reserve VKFF-2005
- Tuggerah State Conservation Area, VKFF-1383
- Tumblong State Conservation Area, VKFF-1384
- Turon National Park, VKFF-0501
- Tweed Estuary Nature Reserve VKFF-2006
- Tyagarah Nature Reserve VKFF-2007
- Ukerbarley State Conservation Area, VKFF-1385
- Ukerebagh Nature Reserve VKFF-2008
- Ulandra Nature Reserve VKFF-2009
- Ulidarra National Park, VKFF-0504
- Upper Nepean State Conservation Area, VKFF-1386
- Victoria Park Nature Reserve VKFF-2010
- Wadbilliga National Park, VKFF-0509
- Wallabadah National Park VKFF-1184
- Wallamba Nature Reserve VKFF-2011
- Wallarah National Park, VKFF-0511
- Wallaroo National Park, VKFF-0611
- Wallingat National Park, VKFF-0512
- Wallumatta Nature Reserve VKFF-2012
- Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve VKFF-2013
- Wambina Nature Reserve VKFF-2014
- Wambool Nature Reserve VKFF-2015
- Wanna Wanna Nature Reserve VKFF-2016
- Warialda National Park, VKFF-0612
- Warialda State Conservation Area, VKFF-1387
- Warra National Park, VKFF-0517
- Warrabah National Park, VKFF-0518
- Warrambool State Conservation Park, VKFF-1388
- Warrumbungle National Park, VKFF-0520
- Washpool National Park, VKFF-0521
- Washpool State Conservation Area, VKFF-1389
- Watagans National Park, VKFF-0522
- Watsons Creek National Park VKFF-1185
- Watsons Creek State Conservation Area, VKFF-1390
- Wee Jasper Nature Reserve VKFF-2017
- Weddin Mountains National Park, VKFF-0526
- Werakata National Park, VKFF-0528
- Werakata State Conservation Area, VKFF-1391
- Wereboldera State Conservation Area, VKFF-1392
- Werrikimbe National Park, VKFF-0529
- Werrikimbe State Conservation Park, VKFF-1393
- Whian Whian State Conservation Area, VKFF-1394
- Wianamatta Nature Reserve VKFF-2018
- Willandra National Park VKFF-0536
- Willi Willi National Park, VKFF-0537
- Winburndale Nature Reserve VKFF-2019
- Windsor Downs Nature Reserve VKFF-2020
- Wingham Brush Nature Reserve VKFF-2021
- Wogamia Nature Reserve VKFF-2022
- Woggoon Nature Reserve VKFF-2023
- Woko National Park, VKFF-0542
- Wollemi National Park VKFF-0544
- Wolli Creek Regional Park VKFF-1787
- Wollondilly River Nature Reserve VKFF-2024
- Wollumbin National Park, VKFF-0545
- Wollumbin State Conservation Area, VKFF-1395
- Wombat Creek State Conservation Area, VKFF-1396
- Wondoba State Conservation Area, VKFF-1397
- Wongarbon Nature Reserve VKFF-2025
- Woodford Island Nature Reserve VKFF-2026
- Woodsreef State Conservation Area, VKFF-1405
- Woollamia Nature Reserve VKFF-2027
- Woolooma National Park VKFF-0613
- Woomargama National Park, VKFF-0547
- Woomargama State Conservation Area, VKFF-1398
- Wooyung Nature Reserve VKFF-2028
- Worimi National Park, VKFF-0614
- Worimi Regional Park VKFF-1788
- Worimi State Conservation Area, VKFF-1399
- Wyrrabalong National Park, VKFF-0550
- Yabbra National Park, VKFF-0551
- Yanga National Park, VKFF-2249
- Yanga State Conservation Area VKFF-1773
- Yanununbeyan National Park, VKFF-0555
- Yanununbeyan State Conservation Area, VKFF-1400
- Yarrahapinni Wetlands National Park, VKFF-0616
- Yarriabini National Park, VKFF-0557
- Yarrigan National Park VKFF-0615
- Yarringully State Conservation Area, VKFF-1401
- Yarrobil National Park, VKFF-0617
- Yellomundee Regional Park, VKFF-0558
- Yengo National Park, VKFF-0559
- Yerranderie Regional Park VKFF-1789
- Yerranderie State Conservation Area, VKFF-1402
- Yina Nature Reserve VKFF-2029
- Young Nature Reserve VKFF-2030
- Yurammie State Conservation Area, VKFF-1403
- Yuraygir National Park, VKFF-0563
- Yuraygir State Conservation Area, VKFF-1404
Extra information
- Bemboka National Park, VKFF-0025 - now known as the South East Forests National Park. Name changed in 1997 due to amalgamation of 5 different parks to become South East Forests NP.
- Ben Halls Gap National Park VKFF-0027 - was established on 1st October 2002. Now known as Ben Halls Gap Nature Park (as of 2016).
- Booderee National Park VKFF-0043 - is located in the Jervis Bay Territory, a territory of the Commonwealth of Australia, surrendered by the State of NSW to the Commonwealth in 1915. This park is managed by the Australian Government, and not NSW National Parks & Wildlife.
- Conjola National Park VKFF-0108 - was reserved in 1994, along with the then nearby Cudmirrah National Park. Both were formed from Crown land, except for part of Cudmirrah National Park which had been dedicated as Cudmirrah Nature Reserve in 1959. On 1 January 2001 the two national parks were joined together as a result of reservation of Conjola State Forest as part of the Southern Forest Agreement, taking the total size to approximately 11060 hectares. Cudmirrah National Park was then merged with Conjola through the process of a name change in 2003
- Coolangubra National Park, VKFF-0112 - now known as the South East Forest National Park. Name changed in 1997 due to amalgamation of 5 different parks to become South East Forest NP.
- Cudmirrah National Park, VKFF-0122 - See above. This NP was merged in 2003 with Conjola NP, VKFF-0108.
- Genoa National Park, VKFF-0194 - this is now known as the South East Forest NP. Name changed in 1997 due to amalgamation of 5 different parks to become South East Forest NP.
- Kamay Botany National Park VKFF-0048 - formerly known as just Botany Bay National Park. Name changed in 2002.
- Lachlan Valley National Park, VKFF-0255 - Formerly known as the Kalyarr National Park. Merged in July, 2010. Then in 2016, part of the Lachlan Valley NP was renamed as Kalyarr NP.
- Lord Howe Island VKFF-0295 - this is an unincorporated area of NSW & is self governed.
- Mallee Cliffs National Park VKFF-0302 - Access to this park is restricted. Please see: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkHome.aspx?id=N0044
- Mootwingee NP, VKFF-330 - now called Mutawintji NP, VKFF-374. Name changed in 1998.
- Mount Warning NP, VKFF-364 - now known as Wollumnin NP, VKFF-545. Name changed in 2009.
- Murrumbidgee Valley National Park VKFF-0554 - incorporates the former Yanga National Park and numerous other State Forests. as of 1st July 2010, the following State Forests became known as Murrumbidgee Valley National Park: Cuba State Forest south east of Darlington Point, the Gillenbah State Forest south of Narrandera,Benerembah State Forest west of Darlington Point, Billenbah State Forest, Cararbury State Forest west of Darlington Point, Dunoon Lagoon State Forest west of Darlington Point, Euroley State Forest north west of Narrandera, Jurambula State Forest north east of Narrandera, Kieta State Forest, Murrumbidgee State Forest, Pembelgong State Forest east of Hay, Uri State Forest west of Darlington Point, and Yarradda State Forest west of Darlington Point, M1A State Forest between Leeton and Narrandera. And as of January 2011, the former Berry Jerry State Forest off the Sturt Hwy, south of Currwarna also became Murrumbidgee Valley National Park (Berry Jerry precinct), along with part of the former Banandra State Forest east of Darlington Point, and part of the Boona State Forest south of Darlington Point. Murrumbidgee Valley NP also contains the former Yanga NP.
- Nalbaugh NP, VKFF-376 - In November 1994 Nalbaugh NP ceased after it became Genoa NP. Nalbaugh NP & Nungatta NP’s merged to form Genoa NP, which has since become South East Forest NP.
- Bay, VKFF-386 - this is believed to be Jervis Bay, VKFF-249 (duplicate).
- Nungatta NP, VKFF-0398 - In November 1994 Nungatta NP ceased after it became Genoa NP. Nalbaugh NP & Nungatta NP’s merged to form Genoa NP, which has since become South East Forest NP.
- Tantawangelo NP, VKFF-476 - now called South East Forest NP. South East Forest NP was created in 1997 by the amalgamation of Genoa NP, Tantawangalo NP, Bemboka NP, Yowaka NP, & Coolangubra NP.
- Wallaga Lake NP, VKFF-0510 - now known as Gulaga NP, VKFF-221. Name changed in 2001.
- Wollumbin National Park VKFF-0545 - formerly known as Mount Warning.
- Yowaka NP, VKFF-0560 - now known as the South East Forest National Park. Name changed in 1997. South East Forest NP was created in 1997 by the amalgamation of Genoa NP, Tantawangalo NP, Bemboka NP, Yowaka NP, & Coolangubra NP
- Yuraygir, VKFF-562, & Yuraygir, VKFF-563 - listed twice. Enqs underway to have this modified.
VKFF history in NSW
9th July 2017:
The following parks were added to the WWFF Directory:-
The following parks were added to the WWFF Directory:-
- Berowra Valley Regional Park VKFF-1777
- Blue Gum Hills Regional Park VKFF-1778
- Bomaderry Creek Regional Park VKFF-1779
- Coffs Coast Regional Park VKFF-1780
- Corramy Regional Park VKFF-1781
- Euston Regional Park VKFF-1782
- Goolawah Regional Park VKFF-1783
- Lachlan Valley Regional Park VKFF-1784
- Murray Valley Regional Park VKFF-1785
- Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park VKFF-1786
- Wolli Creek Regional Park VKFF-1787
- Worimi Regional Park VKFF-1788
- Yerranderie Regional Park VKFF-1789
9th July 2017:
The following park was added to the WWFF Directory:-
- Khappinghat National Park VKFF-1776
8th July 2017:
The following 3 parks were added to the WWFF Directory:-
- Queens Lake State Conservation Area VKFF-1771
- Sugarloaf State Conservation Area VKFF-1772
- Yanga State Conservation Area VKFF-1773
8th July 2016:
A total of 149 State Conservation Areas and 6 Marine Parks were added to the WWFF Directory.
4th July 2016:
A total of 26 New South Wales parks were added to the WWFF Directory. They being:
- Barayamal NP VKFF-1160
- Bendick-Murrell NP VKFF-1161
- Berowra Valley NP VKFF-1162
- Bungonia NP VKFF-1163
- Burral Yurrul NP VKFF-1164
- Capertee NP VKFF-1165
- Crooked Creek NP VKFF-1166
- Dharawal NP VKFF-1167
- Everlasting Swamp NP VKFF-1168
- Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) NP VKFF-1169
- Goolawah NP VKFF-1170
- Hobden Hill NP VKFF-1171
- Jimberoo NP VKFF-1172
- Jindalee NP VKFF-1173
- Kemendok NP VKFF-1174
- Keverstone NP VKFF-1175
- Malabar Headland NP VKFF-1176
- Mares Forest NP VKFF-1177
- Murray Valley NP VKFF-1178
- Rocky Glen NP VKFF-1179
- Sappa Bulga NP VKFF-1180
- Serpentine NP VKFF-1181
- SIngle NP VKFF-1182
- Toorale NP VKFF-1183
- Wallabadah NP VKFF-1184
- Watsons Creek VKFF-1185
These parks had not previously been included as they had all been created after 2008 (the year in which the WWFF Directory was initially created).
KML file showing the location of the VK2 parks (as of 31/10/2016)
Use this file to download to either Google Earth or My Google Maps to view the location of qualifying parks in New South Wales.
| vk2_as_of_20161101.kml |
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KMZ file showing the boundaries
| vkff-vk2.kmz |
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974
| nsw_npw_act.pdf |
Pocket guide to NSW National parks
| pocket-guide-2e-v3-introduction.pdf |
Mapping
The SIX Maps service provides access to cadastral and topographic information, satellite data and aerial photography for New South Wales.
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has a Facebook page. It can be found at.....
https://www.facebook.com/NSWNationalParks/
https://www.facebook.com/NSWNationalParks/
VK2 SOTA summits located within parks
- Nangar National Park VKFF-0379 - VK2/ CW-043
- Tallaganda State Conservation Are VKFF-1375 - VK2/ ST-009
Some videos on New South Wales National Parks
Info courtesy of:
1. Office of Environment & Heritage, NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, www.environment.nsw.gov.au
2. Wikipedia, www.wikipedia.org
1. Office of Environment & Heritage, NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, www.environment.nsw.gov.au
2. Wikipedia, www.wikipedia.org
