What does my pass entitle me to?
- All Parks Pass: motor vehicle entry to all NSW national parks and reserves (including Kosciuszko National Park).
- Single Country Park Pass: motor vehicle entry to any ONE designated national park in country NSW, except Kosciuszko National Park.
- Country Parks Pass: motor vehicle entry to ALL national parks in country NSW, except Kosciuszko National Park.
- Multi-Park Pass: motor vehicle entry to all NSW national parks and reserves except Kosciuszko National Park.
Note: Terms and conditions.
Separate access permits apply to the Worimi Conservation Lands. See Worimi Conservation Lands - beach driving for more information.
Can I obtain a replacement pass?
If your motor vehicle is being sold or disposed of, or your pass is damaged, you must retain your pass and contact the National Parks Contact Centre to arrange a replacement. Conditions apply. Note: lost, misplaced or unused passes will not be refunded or replaced.
Can I upgrade my pass?
You can upgrade from any level of annual pass to a pass of greater value by paying the difference in price plus a $6 administration fee. The upgraded pass will expire on the same date as your original pass. Contact the National Parks Contact Centre.
Can I obtain a second household pass?
Second household passes are only available to holders of an All Parks Pass for vehicles registered at the same address, verified by a copy of registration for both motor vehicles. The cost of second and any subsequent passes is 50% of the full price of an All Parks Pass. All second and subsequent passes expire on the same date as the original All Parks Pass. Contact the National Parks Contact Centre.
Can I renew my annual pass online?
If you have previously purchased an annual pass (either online or through some other source) and have received a renewal notice you can renew your pass online. You will not need to enter your customer number into the online form. Senior Card holders will need to apply by fax or mail, or visit one of our major visitor centres. See here for application requirements.
When is my pass valid?
If you buy your annual pass over the counter at one of our visitor centres, it is valid from the date of purchase until the expiry date printed on the pass.
If you buy your pass online, over the phone, or by fax or mail, it is valid from the date you receive it until the expiry date printed on the pass.
Can my annual pass be used by other family members or friends?
Passes are issued for individual motor vehicles and are not transferable between motor vehicles, and cannot be altered. Your pass is valid for family or friends only when they are driving your car.
Where should I put my annual pass on my motor vehicle?
Your pass must be fixed to a section of untinted windscreen on the right-hand side of your motor vehicle where it does not obstruct the driver's vision. For motorcycles, it is recommended that the annual pass be stuck to a registration label holder (available from auto accessory stores) which is affixed to any suitable mounting or bracket at the front left-hand side of the motorcycle.
Can I put an annual pass on my minibus?
Passes are only valid for privately used motor vehicles with up to eight seats. Passes are not valid for taxis, hire/rental motor vehicles, buses or minibuses. For park entry information about these motor vehicles, and student groups, contact the National Parks Contact Centre.
What happens if I don't display a valid annual or day pass?
If you do not display a valid motor vehicle entry day pass, annual pass or Exemption Card on your motor vehicle in a fee-paying park, you will be liable to a fine.
Are camping and other fees covered by my annual pass?
No. Camping fees are extra, as are:
Entry to museums and
Discovery Centres is also charged separately, and there is usually a fee for
Discovery tours and activities. You will still need to pay these fees and charges even if you have an annual pass or have paid the daily motor vehicle entry fee.
Are there parks in NSW that aren't covered by my annual pass?
All national parks and reserves in NSW are covered by the annual pass, with the exception of the following:
- Worimi Conservation Lands require an access permit. See Worimi Conservation Lands - beach driving for more information.
- Booderee National Park at Jervis Bay is managed jointly by the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community and the Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.
- Parks in the ACT managed by the ACT Parks, Conservation and Lands are also not covered by the NSW annual pass.
Can I buy an annual pass that's valid for national parks throughout Australia?
No. Each state manages its own park system and can supply information about entry to the parks for which it is responsible. Visit the websites of other park agencies.
How is the revenue from annual passes used?
Because we want to make your visits to national parks more pleasurable, revenue from annual passes goes towards the maintenance and improvement of visitor facilities and services.
This allows us to direct public funds to conservation work, such as:
- conserving threatened species
- carrying out pest control programs
- protecting sites of cultural significance.
This makes sure that the beauty and integrity of your national parks is sustained for everyone's enjoyment.
All NPWS annual passes and the NPWS Exemption Card are valid for a maximum of four hours per calendar day in the Chowder Bay Precinct of Sydney Harbour National Park.
Visitors are required to purchase a ticket from the machines to top up your length of stay if you plan to visit for a longer period.
