Thread: Stockton Beach

I thought Stockton comes under the NSW State government and not the Federal Govt anyway.

The Federal Government only controls around 4 national parks, I think Jervis Bay is the only one in NSW. All the rest are controlled by State governments. Stockton was closed in June 2012 while the current NSW State Liberal government was already in office. Sorry, you can't blame the Greens or Julia for this one...

Thanks for clarifying that. I guess now that its all Liberal then perhaps the new Senators will be better placed to get recreational areas opened up again. Quite a few of my favourite camp spots have had access restricted in the last few years and Stockton is one of them. It is disappointing however how much trash people leave behind so they certainly have an excuse to close areas off.

Originally Posted by mikehzz

The Federal Government only controls around 4 national parks, I think Jervis Bay is the only one in NSW.

Is not part of NSW - is in the Jervis Bay Territory which is part of the ACT - they doen't even have NSW number plates on cars registered there - ACT registration.

Garry

Originally Posted by Discomark

Thanks for clarifying that. I guess now that its all Liberal then perhaps the new Senators will be better placed to get recreational areas opened up again.

They mustn't have clarified it enough for you. National Parks are a State Government responsibility outside the control of Federal Politicians.

They can write a letter to their State Member just like anyone else can, and would probably be ignored just like anyone would.

A draft plan for the management of Stockton has been released.

looks like only 30 camp sites will be made available with restrictions

Worimi Conservation Lands - Stockton Bight, Stockton Beach, Stockton Sand Dunes, 4WD on Stockton Beach - About Us


1. Camping will be permitted only at designated sites in designated camping areas. The designated camping area or areas will be located southwest from Tin City, behind the beach and frontal dune.
Page 49

2. A camping strategy will be prepared to guide the establishment of a camping area or areas. The strategy will provide for:
■ up to a combined total of 30 designated campsites;
■

Well - right or wrong it is their land and they can do what they want with it.

I guess that given the number of yobbos that get there we should be thankful it is still open and there are camping sites.

I am not sure this is the right way to deal with the overuse of the area but something has to be done.

Garry