VPS 2025-26

On-line applications for the 2025/2026 Vessel Permit Scheme are now CLOSED.

On-line registrations for the 2026/2027 Vessel Permit Scheme will open on Monday 10 August 2026.

Individuals under 18 years cannot apply for a Vessel Permit.

SINGLE VESSEL PERMITS

Who can apply for a Single Vessel Permit:

1. An individual 18 years or over who intends to use a tinny, canoe or kayak.
2. A family who only intends to use a tinny or canoe or 2 person kayak and all family members will be in the one craft.

NB – A single Vessel Permit allows the permit holder to access the site with one vessel per visit.

FAMILY MULTI VESSEL PERMITS

Applications for a Family Multi Vessel Permit must be made by contacting 0419 748 311 or 04 0224 7215.

Family Multi Vessel Permits apply to:

1. A couple with children 12 years to 17 years inclusive, or
2. A couple without children, or
3. A single parent and his/her children 12 years to 17 years inclusive, and
4. Intend to use more than one canoe or kayak.

Children under 12 are not allowed by themselves in a kayak.

NOTE - If as a family you only intend to use only a tinny or canoe or 2 person kayak, you only need to apply for an single vessel permit.

AGREEMENT

Submitting this document online (together with your payment), will constitute acceptance of the Lake Samsonvale Boating Access Scheme Terms and Conditions “Rules of Permit” pertaining to the issue of a Boating Access Permit. A copy of the “Rules of Permit” is available on our Web Site and is also linked in the Information Paper. The “Rules of Permit” must be read and understood before applying for a Permit. Issue of the permit will also constitute evidence of payment – no receipts will be issued.

FISHING PERMIT

Note that Lake Samsonvale (North Pine Dam) is part of the Qld Government Stocked Impoundment Scheme (SIPS) and hence a Stocked Impoundment Permit (SIP) is necessary to fish the Lake, either from the shore or via the Boating Access Scheme.