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NPWS annual pass - conditions of use

NPWS annual passes

Conditions of use

Please be aware of the following terms and conditions which apply to NPWS annual passes:

• Upon receipt of your annual pass, it is your responsibility to ensure that the details printed on your pass are correct.
• Your annual pass can only be used on the nominated motor vehicle and for the duration as specified on the pass. Your pass must be clearly displayed, is not transferable to any other motor vehicles and must not be altered.
• Your annual pass must be permanently fixed to any untinted, fixed glass on your motor vehicle. It is recommended that it be fixed to the driver’s side and preferably to the windscreen. Do not fix your pass to windows that can be opened and closed, that have film tinting or to the coloured tint along the top of the windscreen.
• Your annual pass is valid until the date shown and provides entry for the nominated motor vehicle to NSW parks and reserves as specified on this sticker. This does not include access to sites that charge a landing fee and to other fee-charging activities in parks such as camping, Discovery, museum entry and tours.
• Your annual pass must not obstruct the driver’s vision of traffic in any way.
• Your annual pass is only applicable for private use motor vehicles with up to eight (8) seats. It is not valid for taxis, hire cars, rental cars, buses or mini-buses.
• To replace your pass if it is damaged or your vehicle is sold, you must retain your pass and your proof of purchase (conditions apply). Call (02) 9585 6068 for further information or to change or update your personal details. An administration fee applies to replace your annual pass.
• Lost, misplaced or unused passes will not be replaced or refunded.
• Entry to parks and reserves may be restricted due to safety, conservation or operational requirements.
• Failure to comply with the conditions above may result in a penalty infringement notice or your annual pass being revoked.

Ordering an annual pass online assumes the customer's acceptance of the above conditions.

Exclusions

The annual pass does not cover:

• Access to national parks in any other state or territory. It is not an Australia-wide pass.
• Fees at camping grounds in national parks.
• NPWS Discovery guided walks, talks and tours or other fee-charging events or tours.
• Entry to any special attractions such as caves, historic buildings, museums or discovery centres.
• The Skitube in Kosciuszko National Park.
• Boat landing fees at The Basin in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park or the islands in Sydney Harbour National Park.
• Access to Cape Byron State Conservation Area (including the lighthouse precinct).
• Access to Booderee National Park at Jervis Bay (managed jointly by the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community and the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities).

Other types of annual passes

Other types of passes currently cannot be purchased using this order form. They include:

• Replacement passes
• Second or subsequent household passes
• Upgrades between passes, or
• Seniors discounted passes.

These types of passes are available from major NPWS outlets. Contact the OEH Information Centre for more details.