National Parks and Reserves

Generally, there are no aboriginal permit requirements, however, a number of our National Parks and Reserves (about 10% of them, which includes most of the more popular Parks) do levy an entry fee. And, in some there is also an overnight camping fee. If you are in the habit of spending quite a few nights away in NSW national parks, or you visit a number each year where charges are levied, then you might want to consider a National Park Annual Pass. They are available from a number of outlets, including Royal National Park and from the National Park Shop located in Cadman’s Cottage at Circular Quay. They can be bought to cover a 1 or 2-year period.

By way of examples: an All Parks Annual Pass including Kosciuszko is $190 per annum or $335 for a 2-year pass; excluding Kosciuszko reduces the rates to $65 and $115. Single Park and Multi Park Passes are also available. They can also be ordered on-line via the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service website.

Daily rates of admission can be reasonably high. Rates vary from a general minimum of $7 per vehicle to $11 per vehicle. Sydney Harbour National Park and Burragorang State Conservation Area are only $3 per vehicle. Oxley Wild Rivers National Park does have some special entry costs to particular areas which can be up $25 per day. During the skiing season a day entry to Kosciuszko National Park is $27 whilst for the rest of the year it is $16. The website contains all the details.

 NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

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NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

F59-61 Goulburn Street, Sydney
Postal: PO Box A290, SYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1232
Phone: (02) 9995 5000
TTY: (02) 9211 4723 (Telephone typewriter for hearing impaired callers)
Fax: (02) 9995 5999
Website: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
Email: info@environment.nsw.gov.au

 Stockton Beach

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And of course if you enjoy driving on the sand dunes at Stockton Beach, then you will need your Recreational Vehicle Area Permit for such activities. These are available at a number of outlets in and around Newcastle, including the Birubi Beach Service Station, Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay - phone: (02) 4982 2201 and the Birubi Beach Caravan Park in James Patterson Street, Anna Bay - phone: (02) 4982 1263. They are also available at Out of Town 4WD at Barnsley - phone: (02) 4953 3288, and at the Metro Lavis Service Station, Nelson Bay Road, Williamtown, (opposite Lavis Lane which is one of the entry points to Stockton Beach). The Metro Lavis can be contacted on 02 4965 0401, and is probably the closest location for persons from Sydney. The minimum three day permit costs $10 per vehicle, and a 12 month permit costs $30.

N.B.: The Recreational Vehicle Area at Stockton, together with some other nearby areas has recently been handed over by the Port Stephens Shire Council to the National Parks and Wildlife Service. They in turn are to hand some of the area back to the aborigines. So in the not too distant future there may be some changes occurring in relation to the current access processes at Stockton.

 Hawks Nest to Seal Rocks

The 3 kilometres or so of public beach access from Saddlington Drive in Hawks Nest to Lemon Tree requires an annual pass issued by the local Council. They are available at a cost of $45 (June to June) from the Tea Gardens Visitor Information Centre, Myall Street, Tea Gardens or from the Hawks Nest News agency.

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Tea Gardens Visitor Information Centre

Myall Street
Phone: (02) 4997 0111
Fax: (02) 4997 0111
Opening Hours: 10 - 4pm (Most days)

Tea Gardens CTC - Visitor Information Centre

Shop 4, Myall Plaza, 209 Myall Street, Tea Gardens, NSW 2324
Phone: (02) 4997 0749
Fax: (02) 4997 0759

Myall Lakes National Park

Currently (March 2008), the beach run within Myall Lakes National Park is only open from Lemon Tree to Little Gibber. The rest of the beach, both north and south is closed till further notice. Permits (which are essentially your National Park entry fee), are available either on a daily basis at $7 each or $22 for a 12 month period from date of purchase. They are obtainable from the same locations as the Council Permit above, and from the Booti Booti National Park Office. The beach area is very much subject to erosion from wind and tidal action and is subject to closure from time to time. So if you are planning a visit it would be well worthwhile ringing the National Park Area Office which is located within Booti Booti National Park - phone: (02) 6591 0300 to ascertain the latest information.

 Booderee National Park

Camp with the wildlife at Green Patch, Bristol Point or Caves Beach and enjoy bushwalks, swimming and fishing. Enjoy a campfire all year and watch the stars from crystal clear skies.


This article has been extracted from a document supplied by the contributing author and the Toyota Land Cruiser Club Of Australia Sydney.

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