NSW Government
Environment and Heritage

NPWS Park activities

Guidelines and policies for cycling, horse riding, and the development of Great Walks in NSW national parks aim to balance recreational opportunities with the protection of park values and deliver economic benefits to regional communities.

Man in red top and helmet cycling across bridge
Thredbo Valley track, Kosciuszko National Park.
Credit: Elinor Sheargold/DCCEEW
Cyclist riding along a trail through the wetlands of Everlasting Swamp National Park, NSW.
Cycling, Everlasting Swamp National Park.
Credit: John Spencer/DPE
Cycling in NSW national parks

The national parks Cycling Strategy, guidelines for implementation and updated Cycling Policy have been finalised.

A woman approaches saddled horses hitched to posts at Blue Waterholes campground at the end of Blue Waterholes trail in the High Plains area of northeastern Kosciuszko National Park
A woman approaches saddled horses hitched to posts at Blue Waterholes campground at the end of Blue Waterholes trail in the High Plains area of northeastern Kosciuszko National Park.
Credit: Elinor Sheargold/DCCEEW
Horse riding management in parks

Horse riding is allowed in some national parks. We manage this to make sure recreational opportunities are balanced with the protection of park values.

Four workers accessing a potential crossing point on the Urumbilum River, surrounded by lush forest.
Access to a potential crossing point on the Urumbilum River.
Credit: B Webster/DPE
Recreational activities

Comprehensive policies for managing parks, reserves, and protected areas, including events, filming, accessibility, and the use of drones.