Park and Beach Fees and Charges

The Price Tag

We totally understand you can't (and shouldn't) put a price on your special day but there are some fees to pay.

Minimum Fees

Application Fee - $148.95 (Application fees are payable upon submission of application and remain non-refundable).

Venue Usage Fee - Venue usage fees are based on the classification of the park or beach ie Local, District or Regional and whether you're looking to hire per hour or for the day. Park and beach classifications are identified on the Parks for Hire and Beaches for Hire pages. Only one of the below fees will apply:

'Local' Per Hour $18.00 or Per Day $123.00 (8> Hours)
'District' Per Hour $27.00 or Per Day $191.00 (8> Hours)
'Regional' Per Hour $39.00 or Per Day $271.00 (8> Hours)

Note, bookings for Private Gatherings are limited to 5 hours. Daily rate is only applicable to Events.

View the Terms and Conditions here.

Additional Fees

Amendment Fee - $60.00 (where amendments are requested after approval has been granted)
Electrical Access Fee - $70.00 (single phase, if required)
Key Bond Fee - $190 (if applicable, where electrical access is required)
Late Application Fee - We require your application at least 4 weeks prior to your event date. A late fee of $288.60 may apply to last minute requests (< 3 days).
Other fees and charges may apply.

Additional Information

Hire of a rotunda or other shelter structure is included in the venue usage fee where applicable.

Half hour increments will be pro-rated.

Questions? We're here simply Contact Us.

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.