Nature conservation

Protected areas

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World Heritage-listed areas

The globally recognised World Heritage List contains some of the most important examples of natural and cultural heritage in the world. Protected by international convention, they are part of a group of more than 800 treasures that include the Great Barrier Reef, Mount Everest, the pyramids of Egypt and the Great Wall of China.

There are five World Heritage sites in New South Wales, four of which include parks and reserves managed by the NPWS:


The fifth World Heritage site in NSW is the Sydney Opera House, which is managed by the Sydney Opera House Trust.

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World Heritage-listed parks and reserves in NSW, sorted by region

     
    Hunter & Mid North Coast  Top Top    
     
    New England Tablelands  Top Top    
     
    Northern Rivers  Top Top    
     
    Outback NSW  Top Top    
     
    Sydney & Surrounds  Top Top    

     

     

    Page last updated: 17 July 2008