Using travelling stock reserves

Local Land Services NSW is responsible for the care, control and management of around 30% of the TSR in NSW. 

TSR are used for the passage of livestock, for grazing, and as refuge in times of extreme weather and other emergencies.

TSR are also used by Indigenous people for cultural activities, have scientific significance, and provide open spaces for passive recreation.

Using TSR in the Western Division

• TSR in the western division can only be used for travelling or watering stock.
• You must have a stock permit or apply for a stock watering place lease to use these TSR.

See TSR map and how to apply for a permit.

Using TSR in eastern and central NSW

In addition to moving and watering stock, TSR in the eastern and central divisions can be used: 

• as supplementary grazing areas or for apiary sites. You need a permit for these activities. 
• to support the agricultural community during emergencies and natural disasters.
• for passive recreational activities by any member of the public between sunrise and sunset.

Browse the information below for more details on what you can and can't do on TSR in these regions.

Recreation activities permitted 

The TSR network offers open, natural spaces, often close to town, that can be enjoyed for passive recreation. Examples of activities permitted include:

• bushwalking
• bird watching
• running
• horse riding
• camel riding
• picnicking
• swimming
• pedal cycling.

Activities requiring a permit

Some activities on TSR require a permit or licence. This includes:

• grazing stock on a TSR
• walking stock on a TSR
• using TSR as a stock watering place
• apiary reserve use
• holding organised events on TSR
• fishing.

Find out more about the different classes of stock and reserve use permits.

Restrictions on use (what you can't do)

To protect their integrity and ensure the conservation of TSR, there are some things you cannot do.

Activities that are not permitted on TSR include:

• camping
• soil, rock or water extraction (including fossicking)
• timber removal
• firewood collection
• motorbike and four-wheel drive use
• erecting permanent fences (other than for stock movement control)
• dumping of rubbish
• hunting
• using mechanical equipment.

Fines of up to $5,500 can apply to people caught carrying out illegal activity on TSR under the Local Land Services Act 2013.