Questions & Answers about Park Passes
Is there a fee for visiting a park for the day?
Many parks throughout South Australia require you to pay an entry fee, entitling you entry to that park for the day. If you purchase a National Parks Pass you are not required to pay each time you visit those parks covered under your pass.
Does my pass entitle me to stay in park accommodation?
No. Your Parks Pass only allows you entry and, if requested, camping (for periods of up to five nights at a time in any one place in any park that has designated camping), in those parks entitled under your pass.
Does my pass entitle me to go camping?
If you purchase a National Parks Pass with a camping option you are entitled to camp for periods of up to five nights at a time in any one place that has designated camping.
If you purchase an entry only pass and wish to camp in a park, you must pay an additional fee per night to camp.
Can I buy a replacement pass?
If you sell your car, the windscreen is broken or the pass is damaged, you must return the pass to a National Parks Office. You will then be given a replacement pass with the same expiry date as your original pass.
An administration fee may apply for replacement passes.
Can I purchase my parks pass online?
Some passes can also be purchased online:
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Wetlands of international |
Can my 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 the vehicle the pass was originally issued to.Can I buy a National Parks Pass for a hire car and/or motorcycle?
Yes. If you have a motorcycle and/or hire car you can purchase a pass registered to that vehicle.
Where should I put my pass on my vehicle?
The parks pass must be permanently fixed to untinted fixed glass on your vehicle where it does not obstruct the driver's vision. It is recommended that it be fixed to the passenger side of the windscreen.
If you have bought a National Parks Pass and registered the pass to a motorcycle or hire car, it is suggested that you purchase a registration label holder available from auto accessory stores and affix the pass label to it.
- For motorcycles it is recommended that the registration label holder then be fixed to any suitable mounting or bracket at the front left-hand side of the motorcycle.
- For hire cars it is suggested that you display the pass on the vehicle dashboard.
What happens if I don't display a valid parks pass?
If you do not display a valid vehicle entry day pass, camping permit or National Parks Pass on your vehicle in a fee-paying park, you will be liable to a fine.
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Visitor Information Centre |
Can I buy a National Parks 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 National Parks Passes used?
Revenue from parks passes goes towards conservation, maintenance and improvement of park visitor facilities and services for your ongoing enjoyment.
Where can I find further information about Passes?
Further information regarding Passes can be obtained by calling (61 8) 8204 1910.
For Desert Parks Pass enquiries please call the Desert Parks Hotline on freecall 1800 816 078 (within Australia only).
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