There are currently more than 870 registered national parks and reserves in NSW, covering more than 7 million hectares of the state. That’s just over 9% of the total area of NSW.

A NSW National Parks Pass costs between A$22 and A$190 per year, depending on which parks/areas are included. Find more information at nswparkspass.info

Royal National Park borders the southern edge of Sydney and is just 33km from the CBD.

The main feature of all national parks in NSW is their natural beauty. NSW’s national parks showcase all kinds of different wilderness environments, from the snowy Kosciuszko National Park through to the stunning rock formations in the Warrumbungle National Park, rainforest in Tooloom National Park and the red desert of the Sturt National Park.

NSW has a number of stunning national parks, such as:

• New England National Park in the Armidale area
• Wollemi National Park, part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and close to Rylstone
• Bangadilly National Park in the Southern Highlands
• Sturt National Park in the northwest corner of the state

Discover our full list of national parks in NSW.

Most national parks in NSW are open. However, some parks are closed completely and there are some areas within certain parks that are closed. Make sure you check the status of the park before you visit. All camping in national parks now requires a booking.