Questions & answers about your annual pass
What does my pass entitle me to?
Single Country Park Pass: vehicle entry to any ONE designated national park in country NSW, except Kosciuszko National Park.
Country Parks Pass: vehicle entry to ALL national parks in country NSW, except Kosciuszko National Park.
Multi-Park Pass: all NSW national parks and reserves except Kosciuszko National Park.
All Parks Pass: all NSW national parks and reserves.
Can I obtain a replacement pass?
If your vehicle is being sold or disposed of, or your pass is damaged, you must retain your pass and contact the DECC Annual Pass 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 DECC Annual Pass 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 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 DECC Annual Pass 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.
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 vehicles and are not transferable between 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 vehicle?
Your pass must be fixed to a section of untinted windscreen on the right-hand side of your vehicle where it does not obstruct the driver's vision.
Can I put an annual pass on my minibus?
Passes are only valid for privately used vehicles with up to eight seats. Passes are not valid for taxis, hire/rental vehicles, buses or minibuses. For park entry information about these vehicles, and student groups, contact the DECC Annual Pass Centre.
What happens if I don't display a valid annual or day pass?
If you do not display a valid vehicle entry day pass, annual pass or Exemption Card on your 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:
- landing fees for the islands in Sydney Harbour National Park
- landing fees at the Basin in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
- mooring fees in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Are there parks in NSW that aren't covered by my annual pass?
All fee-charging parks in NSW managed by the NPWS are covered by the annual pass. Booderee National Park at Jervis Bay is not covered by the pass - it's managed jointly by the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community and the Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage. Parks in the ACT managed by the ACT Parks and Conservation Service 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.