In his Esperance thread, yeoeleven notes the annual concession pass available to national parks in WA at $50 for a year.
I have just renewed mine, as I find it excellent value.
Is a similar arrangement available in other States?
Would be very useful on a long trip, but on my last visit to Sydney (couple of years back) I found that a WA Seniors Card was not accepted. However, I have a feeling that maybe we are now all being treated as members of one country, rather than six colonies.
All advice welcome.
Cheers, Tony
wendyv said
09:08 PM Oct 9, 2011
Agree the annual Parks passes are usually excellent value.
I think it varies from state to state, whether they are available. I know that Tasmania has an annual pass. NSW has a couple of different levels of pass; from memory, the cheaper one gives access to most parks, but not those very close to Sydney, or in the Snowy Mts - you have to pay a bit more for a pass that includes those. SA certainly has the Desert Parks Pass - not sure about a general one.
Googling each State's National Parks service should give you the individual information.
stoney123 said
06:00 AM Oct 10, 2011
I am fed up with all the states having different passes. It discourages tourism. There are passes for
National Parks Prospecting Fishing and probably a lot more
And i agree Tony the states not accepting other states concession cards, is stupid.
But what can we do? It would take all the states to agree, and then to work out formula to share costs etc. It will Never happen.
One ridiculous thing i have just found is that to register a caravan in NSW is over $400 in VIC i believe it is $44.
Rip and Rosie said
11:04 AM Oct 10, 2011
We just registered our van in NSW, cost $261.
Even if Vic is heaps less than that, I'll not touch it !!! Just change registration on a car from NSW to Vic - the rigmaroll was incredible. Cost best part of $1,000 for the roadworthy and the "repairs" that they mandated.
Vic said
02:06 PM Oct 10, 2011
WA Reg about $75 pa and no stamp duty when buying a carvan/camper trailer. Does not apply to campervans and motorhomes though I understand, stamp duty on my campervan was about $900, can't remember the rego cost, but normal rates whatever they are.
I think it varies from state to state, whether they are available. I know that Tasmania has an annual pass. NSW has a couple of different levels of pass; from memory, the cheaper one gives access to most parks, but not those very close to Sydney, or in the Snowy Mts - you have to pay a bit more for a pass that includes those.
SA certainly has the Desert Parks Pass - not sure about a general one.
Googling each State's National Parks service should give you the individual information.
National Parks
Prospecting
Fishing
and probably a lot more
And i agree Tony the states not accepting other states concession cards, is stupid.
But what can we do? It would take all the states to agree, and then to work out formula to share costs etc. It will Never happen.
One ridiculous thing i have just found is that to register a caravan in NSW is over $400 in VIC i believe it is $44.
Even if Vic is heaps less than that, I'll not touch it !!! Just change registration on a car from NSW to Vic - the rigmaroll was incredible. Cost best part of $1,000 for the roadworthy and the "repairs" that they mandated.
NSW charge according to wait....
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/feesconcessions/registrationfees.html
yep when you change cars or van to another state it costs.... I maybe moving to a new state next year i think i will not buy until i get there....
Just paid by van rego in Vic. A whopping total of $38.30.
Victoria doesn't have an Annual National Parks Pass.
The Parks are free (Thanks Mr. Brumby) Although camping fees apply to some of them.
Ozjohn.