Maritime Survey and Spatial Information

Map of waterways vested in Transport for NSW

The bed of Sydney Harbour, Botany Bay, Newcastle Harbour and Port Kembla Harbour is publicly-owned land. This land is vested in TfNSW which manages it for the benefit of the people of NSW.

For an approximate overview of the extent of the waterways vested in TfNSW, view the map (PDF, 15.8 MB).

Registered land surveyors completing surveys adjoining or defining the boundaries of these waterways should request a copy of TfNSW maritime survey records by emailing maritime.survey@transport.nsw.gov.au.

Maritime Survey and Spatial Information Guidelines and Fact Sheets

• Mean High Water Mark, Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour Fact Sheet (PDF, 322.09 KB)
• Division of Waterway Guideline (PDF, 434.27 KB)
• Hydrographic and Geotechnical Data Guideline (PDF, 507.77 KB)
• Surveys of Foreshore Structures for Maritime Guideline (PDF, 2.11 MB)
• Geospatial Data for TfNSW Maritime Guideline (PDF, 451.64 KB)

Boating Maps

To access boating maps across the state, view the boating maps page.

Hydrographic Plans

To access hydrographic plans surveyed and prepared by Maritime Survey and Spatial Information teams view the hydrographic plans page.