Just left Boonoo Boonoo NP near Tenterfield and was horrified at the prices. Per night they wanted $12 per person and $8 per car that's $32 per day for us and all that we had was a long drop toilet, wooden bench at some sites. For $33 per night in Tenterfield we had flush toilets showers laundry kitchen and WiFi and of course power and water to the van. We were in the same spot 5 years ago then it was $5 or $10 with the same facilities. We couldn't stay long as we were told to leave because of approaching bushfire. WE had planned on a 5 day break there. but we didn't want to pay $160 for the use of a long drop. Plus you have to have the exact amount to put into the envelopes. If there was a reasonable price and hopefully a pensioner discount more people would enjoy our parks. So back on the road for us travelling slowly North on as many back roads as we can.
Wanda said
02:52 PM Feb 13, 2019
Yes, and then they wonder why people don't pay.
This extra charge for a vehicle always gets me, on top of any camping fees.
Surely if you are camping then that should be included in your camping fee, then say $8 per vehicle for day visitors not camping
But then even at say $24 a night camping(2 people) without any facilities is a bit over the top.
NPs would be happier if no one came me thinks.
regards
Ian
darjak said
04:21 PM Feb 13, 2019
If on pension you can apply with NSW NP and get an exemption on the
parking fee. You have to reapply every year and it doesn't matter what
state you live in, I'm a Queenslander and had one for years now.
Darjak
Warren-Pat_01 said
04:53 PM Feb 13, 2019
I'm in two minds over this - based on Qld experiences.
1. Yes it is too dear for basic facilities.
2. It costs NP&WS big bucks to maintain the roads.
For anyone visiting Qld NPs north & west of the SE corner where you get hot water in the showers, multiple rangers, etc, you get one ranger (perhaps an assistant) to look after up to 3 National Parks, the same basic facilities + some of the roughest roads as well!
I have suggested to my local (next to useless pollies) that I would be happy to pay a similar amount as in WA's system IF the roads & facilities were upgraded.
For birdwatchers, QLD NPWS discourages them by "restoring the park to the way it was before white settlement" - meaning dams, tanks are drained & destroyed. So the birds disappear & NPWS wonder why we don't go back!
Thanks darjak for your info.
Phillipn said
11:17 PM Feb 13, 2019
darjak wrote:
If on pension you can apply with NSW NP and get an exemption on the parking fee. You have to reapply every year and it doesn't matter what state you live in, I'm a Queenslander and had one for years now.
Darjak
Darjak, I suggest you check the conditions for the NSW NP`s exemption. The exemption does not apply to camping, it is only for day visits up to 4 Hrs. I had mine renewed last month.
So read the fine print.
PeterD said
12:22 AM Feb 14, 2019
Phillipn wrote:
darjak wrote:
If on pension you can apply with NSW NP and get an exemption on the parking fee. You have to reapply every year and it doesn't matter what state you live in, I'm a Queenslander and had one for years now.
Darjak
Darjak, I suggest you check the conditions for the NSW NP`s exemption. The exemption does not apply to camping, it is only for day visits up to 4 Hrs. I had mine renewed last month.
So read the fine print.
When did that start? Previously you did not have to pay the day use fee when camping if you had a NP annual pass (pensioner or paid.)
Phillipn said
08:19 AM Feb 14, 2019
PeterD wrote:
Phillipn wrote:
darjak wrote:
If on pension you can apply with NSW NP and get an exemption on the parking fee. You have to reapply every year and it doesn't matter what state you live in, I'm a Queenslander and had one for years now.
Darjak
Darjak, I suggest you check the conditions for the NSW NP`s exemption. The exemption does not apply to camping, it is only for day visits up to 4 Hrs. I had mine renewed last month.
So read the fine print.
When did that start? Previously you did not have to pay the day use fee when camping if you had a NP annual pass (pensioner or paid.)
Section 8 of the concession pass terms and conditions. This pass does not include access to sites that charge a landing fee or to other fee-charging activities in parks such as camping. discovery, museum entry and tours.
I do not know when this started. The 4 hr only applies to a couple of sites, not all sites.
Have I read this wrong?
-- Edited by Phillipn on Thursday 14th of February 2019 09:08:04 AM
GarrynLyn said
06:59 AM Feb 15, 2019
From their page:
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) offers discount or concession annual passes for eligible seniors, pensioners, veterans, and visitors who renew their NSW vehicle registration. Discounts and concessions aren't available for daily park entry fees.
Expand all
Discount annual park passes with NSW vehicle registration renewal
Seniors discount annual park passes
If you have a current Australian Seniors Card, you can apply for approximately 20% off the full price of all 4 annual pass types. The Seniors discount doesnt apply to single or multi-day tickets.
A copy of your Australian Seniors Card (front and back of card)
A copy of your vehicle registration. The name on vehicle registration and Seniors Card must match.
rockylizard said
08:56 AM Feb 15, 2019
Gday...
I offer the following - (I hold one of these passes) -
Pensioner and veterans concession annual park pass
Eligible Australian pensioner or veterans card holders can apply for a 1-year NSW National Parks (NPWS) concession pass which gives you free motor vehicle entry into the 45 national parks that charge entry fees.
Who is eligible to apply for a concession pass
Australian Pensioner Concession Card holders
Holders of an Australian Veterans Gold DVA Card embossed with EDA or TPI
Holders of an Australian Veterans Gold DVA Card without EDA or TPI, who can provide a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs confirming a disability pension of 70% or higher, or an intermediate pension
[EDIT: and as stated earlier, this does not cover camping fees]
Cheers - John
-- Edited by rockylizard on Friday 15th of February 2019 09:47:56 AM
Phillipn said
09:31 AM Feb 15, 2019
I phoned NSW NP`s, Yes the passes do exempt the payment of park entry fees when camping.
The way it is described in section 8 is misleading.
PeterD said
10:46 AM Feb 15, 2019
Phillipn wrote:
PeterD wrote:
Phillipn wrote:
darjak wrote:
If on pension you can apply with NSW NP and get an exemption on the parking fee. You have to reapply every year and it doesn't matter what state you live in, I'm a Queenslander and had one for years now.
Darjak
Darjak, I suggest you check the conditions for the NSW NP`s exemption. The exemption does not apply to camping, it is only for day visits up to 4 Hrs. I had mine renewed last month.
So read the fine print.
When did that start? Previously you did not have to pay the day use fee when camping if you had a NP annual pass (pensioner or paid.)
Section 8 of the concession pass terms and conditions. This pass does not include access to sites that charge a landing fee or to other fee-charging activities in parks such as camping. discovery, museum entry and tours.
I do not know when this started. The 4 hr only applies to a couple of sites, not all sites.
Have I read this wrong?
How would we know if you read this wrong when you did not provide a link to what you are referring to.
I go to the pages to apply for a concessional pass. I get to the page - Learn more about NPWS Concession Pass - and click on the terms and conditions link and I see "8. Lost, misplaced or unused passes will not be replaced or refunded."
Phillipn said
05:33 PM Feb 16, 2019
PeterD wrote:
Phillipn wrote:
PeterD wrote:
Phillipn wrote:
darjak wrote:
If on pension you can apply with NSW NP and get an exemption on the parking fee. You have to reapply every year and it doesn't matter what state you live in, I'm a Queenslander and had one for years now.
Darjak
Darjak, I suggest you check the conditions for the NSW NP`s exemption. The exemption does not apply to camping, it is only for day visits up to 4 Hrs. I had mine renewed last month.
So read the fine print.
When did that start? Previously you did not have to pay the day use fee when camping if you had a NP annual pass (pensioner or paid.)
Section 8 of the concession pass terms and conditions. This pass does not include access to sites that charge a landing fee or to other fee-charging activities in parks such as camping. discovery, museum entry and tours.
I do not know when this started. The 4 hr only applies to a couple of sites, not all sites.
Have I read this wrong?
How would we know if you read this wrong when you did not provide a link to what you are referring to.
I go to the pages to apply for a concessional pass. I get to the page - Learn more about NPWS Concession Pass - and click on the terms and conditions link and I see "8. Lost, misplaced or unused passes will not be replaced or refunded."
Peterd, I typed section 8 as it is writer. Was that not enough?
PeterD said
02:52 PM Feb 18, 2019
No. Where is the link I asked for? There are several terms and condition pages on their site. I quoted the one I thought was appropriate, where is yours?
Phillipn said
04:18 PM Feb 18, 2019
PeterD wrote:
No. Where is the link I asked for? There are several terms and condition pages on their site. I quoted the one I thought was appropriate, where is yours?
The conditions are supplied with the renewed pass. As I stated before, the wording is as I put in an earlier comment. Just read what I posted.
Just left Boonoo Boonoo NP near Tenterfield and was horrified at the prices. Per night they wanted $12 per person and $8 per car that's $32 per day for us and all that we had was a long drop toilet, wooden bench at some sites. For $33 per night in Tenterfield we had flush toilets showers laundry kitchen and WiFi and of course power and water to the van. We were in the same spot 5 years ago then it was $5 or $10 with the same facilities. We couldn't stay long as we were told to leave because of approaching bushfire. WE had planned on a 5 day break there. but we didn't want to pay $160 for the use of a long drop. Plus you have to have the exact amount to put into the envelopes. If there was a reasonable price and hopefully a pensioner discount more people would enjoy our parks. So back on the road for us travelling slowly North on as many back roads as we can.
This extra charge for a vehicle always gets me, on top of any camping fees.
Surely if you are camping then that should be included in your camping fee, then say $8 per vehicle for day visitors not camping
But then even at say $24 a night camping(2 people) without any facilities is a bit over the top.
NPs would be happier if no one came me thinks.
regards
Ian
parking fee. You have to reapply every year and it doesn't matter what
state you live in, I'm a Queenslander and had one for years now.
Darjak
1. Yes it is too dear for basic facilities.
2. It costs NP&WS big bucks to maintain the roads.
For anyone visiting Qld NPs north & west of the SE corner where you get hot water in the showers, multiple rangers, etc, you get one ranger (perhaps an assistant) to look after up to 3 National Parks, the same basic facilities + some of the roughest roads as well!
I have suggested to my local (next to useless pollies) that I would be happy to pay a similar amount as in WA's system IF the roads & facilities were upgraded.
For birdwatchers, QLD NPWS discourages them by "restoring the park to the way it was before white settlement" - meaning dams, tanks are drained & destroyed. So the birds disappear & NPWS wonder why we don't go back!
Thanks darjak for your info.
Darjak, I suggest you check the conditions for the NSW NP`s exemption. The exemption does not apply to camping, it is only for day visits up to 4 Hrs. I had mine renewed last month.
So read the fine print.
When did that start? Previously you did not have to pay the day use fee when camping if you had a NP annual pass (pensioner or paid.)
Section 8 of the concession pass terms and conditions. This pass does not include access to sites that charge a landing fee or to other fee-charging activities in parks such as camping. discovery, museum entry and tours.
I do not know when this started. The 4 hr only applies to a couple of sites, not all sites.
Have I read this wrong?
-- Edited by Phillipn on Thursday 14th of February 2019 09:08:04 AM
From their page:
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) offers discount or concession annual passes for eligible seniors, pensioners, veterans, and visitors who renew their NSW vehicle registration. Discounts and concessions aren't available for daily park entry fees.
Discount annual park passes with NSW vehicle registration renewal
Seniors discount annual park passes
If you have a current Australian Seniors Card, you can apply for approximately 20% off the full price of all 4 annual pass types. The Seniors discount doesnt apply to single or multi-day tickets.
How to apply
To apply for a Seniors discount pass, youll need:
Gday...
I offer the following - (I hold one of these passes) -
Pensioner and veterans concession annual park pass
Eligible Australian pensioner or veterans card holders can apply for a 1-year NSW National Parks (NPWS) concession pass which gives you free motor vehicle entry into the 45 national parks that charge entry fees.
Who is eligible to apply for a concession pass
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/passes-and-fees/discount-and-concession-passes#pensioner-and-veterans-concession-annual-park-pass
[EDIT: and as stated earlier, this does not cover camping fees]
Cheers - John
-- Edited by rockylizard on Friday 15th of February 2019 09:47:56 AM
I phoned NSW NP`s, Yes the passes do exempt the payment of park entry fees when camping.
The way it is described in section 8 is misleading.
How would we know if you read this wrong when you did not provide a link to what you are referring to.
I go to the pages to apply for a concessional pass. I get to the page - Learn more about NPWS Concession Pass - and click on the terms and conditions link and I see "8. Lost, misplaced or unused passes will not be replaced or refunded."
Peterd, I typed section 8 as it is writer. Was that not enough?
The conditions are supplied with the renewed pass. As I stated before, the wording is as I put in an earlier comment. Just read what I posted.