DESERT PARKS PASS

You can just pay for a night or two.

Postiebob

I have just had a look at the revised website of DEH SA and it would seem so.

You need a DPP to camp at Dalhousie, even for one night and that is definitely not worth it. After all, Dalhousie is just an artesian waterhole in the middle of the scrub. I don't find it exciting.

This year I am not renewing my DPP. I have held one for 10 years now but have pretty much seen all the desert parks on multiple trips over the years. There are other places which are beckoning!



Cheers

Hi postiebob
In the past, you were able to buy a camping permit to stay at Dalhousie. Dean the Ranger usually checks out permits after dark, but not all the time. There is a box where you can put the money in if the Rangers are not there.


Cheers


Stephen

Have since checked out the National Parks website and it states that for $15 you can camp overnight but if you travel east of Dalhousie you need a DPP. Hope that is still correct. Thanks all for your input.

I emailed the relevant authority this morning, this is the reply ......

Hi Paul

Thank you for your enquiry, you do not have to purchase the whole Desert Parks Pass all you need to do is make an entry payment of$7.50 and $15 camping into the honesty box that is placed at Dalhousie, or you can purchase the permints at Mount Dare if you are through there.

If there are any other enquiries please do not hesitate in contacting.

Thank you,


Roslyn Stewart

Administration Officer
Desert Parks - Pass
Department for Environment and Heritage
* : PO Box 78, Port Augusta SA 5700
* : (08) 8648 5328
* : 1800 816 078
? : (08) 8648 5301