The notice of intention to grant a lease in the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area is open for public consultation until 31 May 2024 to give the community an opportunity to have a say.
The proposed grant of lease is to Wild Bush Luxury Experience Pty Ltd ACN 648 431 734 to develop and operate 3 low-impact bush camps within the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area to support guided multi-day walking experiences on the Gardens of Stone Multi-Day Walk.
The proposed lease is intended to complement the National Parks and Wildlife Service campgrounds, available to independent walkers and commercial operators registered with the Parks Eco Pass program.
The proposed lease term is 10 years plus two 5-year options (total potential term of 20 years). The proposed lease areas are within 3 of the accommodation notes identified in the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area plan of management.
| Bush camp | Approximate grid reference | Plan of Management node reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -33.308794, 150.185194 | Node #3 |
| 2 | -33.323920, 150.224360 | Node #4 |
| 3 | -33.349915, 150.215234 | Node #5 |
Each lease area will consist of a bush camp (accommodation and associated facilities), with structures totalling no more than 300 square metres plus connecting timber boardwalks.
Detailed information about the leasing proposal, including information about the proposed lessee, lease areas, configurations and site structures is available to download: Gardens of Stone Multi-Day Walk.
Have your say
Public exhibition is from 1 May 2024 to 31 May 2024.
You can provide your written submission in any of the following ways:
- Post your written submission to:
Manager, Property and Lease Management Unit
Locked Bag 5022
Parramatta NSW 2124 - Email your submission to: commercial.enquiries@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Use the online form below.
