New booking system for some Tasmanian national park campgrounds
About 30 campgrounds at 10 national parks and conservation areas in Tasmania are part of a new online booking system that will launch from November 3.
Starting November 3, 10 Tasmanian national parks and conservation areas will begin requiring campsite reservations through a new online booking system. Parks Minister Nick Duigan hopes this system will curb "ghost camping" - campers who reserve but fail to pay for or show up at their designated sites. The Parks Online Booking System will initially be available at 10 popular campgrounds managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service, where staff will be present to assist campers.
Campers must reserve and pay for their site in advance; those arriving and cancelling without paying lose their fee. Duigan emphasizes campers can expect their reserved site to be ready upon arrival. The system will eventually expand to include other PWS offerings like parks passes, walking experiences, cave tours, and more, all accessible through a single online portal.
Tourists, including those aboard new Spirits of Tasmania ships, will benefit from the ability to book ahead, ensuring site availability.
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