Stockton Beach permit guide
Learn which Stockton Beach 4WD permit you need, current Worimi Conservation Lands permit prices, access points, digital permits and key rules before driving.
Stockton Beach is part of the Worimi Conservation Lands, which means you cannot simply drive onto the beach without a permit. If you are planning a Stockton Beach 4WD trip, the permit is one of the first things to organise. This guide explains which permit you need, how much it costs, where it applies and what to check before driving onto the sand. Do you need a permit for Stockton Beach? Yes. A Worimi Conservation Lands beach vehicle permit is required for all 4WD access to Stockton Beach within the Worimi Conservation Lands. The permit applies to registered 4WD vehicles and recreational vehicles entering the permitted driving areas. Recreational vehicles such as quads and motorbikes must meet the relevant registration requirements for the Recreational Vehicle Area. You do not need a beach vehicle permit if you are entering on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. How much does a Stockton Beach permit cost? Current Worimi Conservation Lands beach vehicle permit prices: 3 day permit: $33 Annual permit: $88 Annual pensioner permit: $44 Annual recreational vehicle area permit: $88 For most visitors, the 3 day permit is enough for a weekend trip. If you expect to visit more than a few times a year, the annual permit is better value. Can you use a NSW National Parks pass? No. A standard NSW National Parks annual pass does not cover vehicle access to Worimi Conservation Lands. You need a specific Worimi Conservation Lands beach vehicle permit. How do you buy a Stockton Beach permit? Worimi Conservation Lands beach vehicle permits are now available digitally through the NSW National Parks permit system. Existing paper permits remain valid until their expiry date, but new permits should be purchased online. Before leaving home, buy the permit, save the confirmation and make sure you understand the conditions. Where does the permit let you drive? The permit allows access to approved driving areas within the Worimi Conservation Lands, including more than 19 kilometres of Stockton beachfront and the Recreational Vehicle Area at the southern end of the park. The permit does not allow you to drive anywhere you like. You must stay within permitted areas, avoid vegetation, respect closures and follow beach driving rules. Stockton Beach access points Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay — popular for visitors staying around Anna Bay, Nelson Bay and Port Stephens. Suitable for 4WD vehicles and pedestrians. It is also the only…