Introduction

A National Parks Concession Pass gives eligible Australian pensioners and veterans free car entry into the national parks that charge entry fees.

You can apply for a pass online.

Eligibility

You have one of the following:

  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Veteran Gold Card printed with TPI or EDA
  • letter from the DVA confirming you receive a Disability Compensation Payment at either the: 
    • 70% rate or higher, or
    • Intermediate rate.
      Note: DVA letters can be downloaded from DVA's MyService.

If you're a Seniors Card holder, you may be eligible for a seniors discount.

What you need

  • an email address that is not shared with someone else
  • your Pensioner Concession Card number or DVA card number, or
  • letter from the DVA confirming you receive a Disability Compensation Payment at either the 70% rate or higher, or the Intermediate rate.

How to apply

  1. Select the 'Apply online' button.
  2. Follow the prompts to apply for a pass.

You'll receive an email from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service within 3 business days to let you know if your pass has been approved.

If you're not able to apply online you can:

Last updated: 9 January 2025

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