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Debate over new fee for free campsites

11.01.2026 06:00 1 min 1 source
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Central Coast Council in Tasmania will introduce a $15 per night fee from February 2026 for previously free campsites used by motorhomes and camper vans. A permit will be required at four sites with a maximum three-night stay. The revenue will fund infrastructure maintenance and environmental protection.

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