Channel Point Permit
Channel Point Coastal Reserve
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Visitor Permits regulate access to this small, isolated, yet potentially very popular Coastal Reserve. They help to maintain the quality of your experience and reduce visitor impact on the Reserve and access roads.
Permit holders will be given a key to open gates along the road into the Reserve. Permit Holders travel through Aboriginal Land to reach the Reserve however must not enter other Aboriginal Land Trust areas, including the Peron Islands.
Fishing Permits are required to enter Aboriginal land, including waters overlying Aboriginal land. For up-to-date, detailed information contact the Northern Land Council 1800 645 299 or visit the website.
Permits and Bookings
Permits are issued through a booking system managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service. It is recommended that you review the bookings calendar to check availability before submitting an application. Bookings will not be confirmed until an application and payment of camping fees are received.
How Much does it Cost?
| Camping Fee per night: | |
| Adults | $6.60 |
| Child (5-15 years) | $3.30 |
| Family (2 adults, 4 children) | $15.40 |
| Key Deposit: (refundable) | $100.00 |
How far ahead can I book?
Three months ahead of the current month, but you must return from one visit before you can book another, to allow fair access.
How long can I stay?
One to five nights. No day visits without a camping permit.
Which Gates to Lock?
Gates outside the Reserve: Leave them as you find them.
Gate at entrance to Reserve: Ensure it’s locked behind you.
Times to arrive and leave?
Move into a campsite after 12 noon on your arrival date. Move out of the campsite before 12 noon on your departure date. Leave no trace of your being in the Reserve.
How do I get a Permit and Access Key?
Contact the Permits Office for further infomation, check availability on the Bookings Calendar or download the Application Form.
NOTE: Dates cannot be reserved without payment of Camping Fees.
- Check what dates are available in the bookings calendar.
- Complete the Permit Application Form and submit it to the Permits Office Palmerston with payment of Camping Fees (but not the Access Key deposit).
- Permits Office staff will reserve your dates if available or contact you to discuss alternative dates.
- If alternative dates don’t suit you, staff will return your payment or not process it.
- If dates suit, Permits Office staff will process your Camping Fees payment and mail your Permit to you.
One working day ahead:
- Collect an Access Key from Parks and Wildlife Service offices at Palmerston or Katherine. Bring your Permit with you plus photo identification and $100 Access Key deposit. The Deposit can be paid by credit card (preferred) or in cash.
How do I get my $100 Access Key deposit back?
Return the key to either the Palmerston or Katherine Parks and Wildlife Service offices by close of business (4 pm) on the key return date specified on your permit.
What will my permit conditions be?
The Permit Conditions are detailed on the Permit Application Form. You must read and sign the Form before you will be issued a Permit. The Conditions are also included on the Permit.
Where you can’t go
This permit gives permission to travel on the road to the Reserve which in part, travels through Aboriginal Land Trust land. However, it does not give permission to access any other Aboriginal Land Trust land in the area including the Peron Islands. Penalties of $1,000 apply.
How do I get a Permit Application?
Download the online Permit Application or contact:
Permit Office,
Parks and Wildlife Service NT,
PO Box 496, Ground Floor, Goyder Centre
PALMERSTON, NT 0831
Telephone: (08) 8999 4795
Facsimile: (08) 8999 4524
email: pwpermits.nreta@nt.gov.au
How do I get more informaiton about the Reserve?
