Geological Survey of New South Wales

An overview of the complex geological history of NSW, spanning almost two billion years

An online collection of reports, publications and data about the geology, mineral and energy resources of NSW

The world’s largest mineral exploration collaboration, investigating undercover areas of NSW

The range of geophysical surveys conducted by the Geological Survey of NSW and survey data that are available

MinView is a web map application that provides free access to view, search and download geoscientific data for NSW

A library of geological maps, publications and research material

Geophysical surveys and interpretations, basin studies, energy resource assessments, geochronology, palaeostratigraphy, database development and 3D mapping

The department stores drillcore from industry to help resource exploration and research

Find out about geological events and tourism experiences that focus on local geology in NSW

In 2025, we acknowledge and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Geological Survey of NSW.