Do I need a pass to enter a national park?
A pass covers entrance, standard amenity fees and day use fees for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per vehicle fee areas (or up to four adults at sites that charge per person). Children age 15 or under are admitted free.
Can you drive through a national park without paying?
Motor vehicle entry fees are charged at 45 of over 880 NSW national parks and reserves. This fee relates to motor vehicles, not to people, so you only need to pay for each motor vehicle you bring into the park (including motorbikes). If you ride a push bike or walk, entry is free.
Is my national park pass still valid?
Whether you buy the pass for yourself, or as a gift, the Annual Pass is valid for 12 months from the month of purchase, expiring the last day of that month.
Is the annual National Park Pass worth it?
Should you buy an annual park pass? If you plan to visit multiple parks and/or federal lands within a year, you will most likely make your return on investment. If you only have time to visit one or two and don’t plan to spend more than $80 on entrance fees, it might not be worth it.
Can I use my dad’s Senior National Park Pass?
Use the Senior Pass to Visit National Parks for Free with Friends and Family.
Can you use a family members National Park Pass?
For Your Whole Family Each Annual Pass admits pass owner/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per-vehicle fee areas; and pass owner + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, where per-person fees are charged. (Children under 16 are always admitted free).
Are there any NPWS annual passes still available?
NPWS annual passes are no longer available from vehicle entry stations, shops, service stations or other non-NPWS visitor centres that can’t collect all the information required for a digital pass. Are discount passes still available? Yes.
Are there any exemptions for NSW National Parks?
NSW National Parks’ exemption policy governs the issuing of fee exemptions to different groups in the community. Aboriginal people are exempt from paying vehicle entry fees when entering a park for approved cultural activities.
When does NPWS concession pass change to car number plate?
From April 2021, NPWS Concession Passes are transitioning from being linked to a person, to instead be linked to a single vehicle number plate, as for all other NPWS annual passes. Find out more about changes to NPWS Concession Pass entry to NSW national parks and reserves. Who is eligible to apply for a NPWS Concession Pass?
What do I need to apply for NPWS discount?
To apply for a Seniors discount annual pass, you’ll need: A completed NPWS annual pass order form (Doc 152KB) A copy of your Australian Seniors Card (front and back of card). A copy of your vehicle registration.