Fees · Destination Guide
Jetty pilings, a legendary wreck, and cape-to-cape reefs with world-class wine country in between
Key fee: Busselton Jetty access pass
AUD $5
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget for jetty access, wreck permits, and any national park entry fees for topside day trips. Marine park access itself does not usually require a separate visitor fee, but zoning rules apply.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busselton Jetty access pass | AUD $5 per day | Visitors accessing the jetty beyond the foreshore | Where to pay |
Busselton Jetty lists a daily Jetty Walk Pass fee for visitors aged 4+. If you are doing a guided dive or snorkel activity, confirm whether your operator includes the required pass in your booking. |
| HMAS Swan dive permit (GBARS) | AUD $20 (daily permit; other durations available) daily, weekly, or yearly options | Divers visiting the HMAS Swan wreck | Where to pay | Margaret River Region guidance notes that permits are required and managed by the Geographe Bay Artificial Reef Society (GBARS). Carry your permit confirmation and follow any charter instructions. |
| Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park entry | Varies (DBCA park entry or annual pass) day pass or annual | Vehicles entering fee areas for caves, forests, and some trailheads | DBCA Park Pass (online) or park entry stations | Check whether your planned cave or lighthouse visit sits inside a fee area. Some attractions charge separate admission in addition to park entry. |
Fee
per day
Busselton Jetty lists a daily Jetty Walk Pass fee for visitors aged 4+. If you are doing a guided dive or snorkel activity, confirm whether your operator includes the required pass in your booking.
daily, weekly, or yearly options
Margaret River Region guidance notes that permits are required and managed by the Geographe Bay Artificial Reef Society (GBARS). Carry your permit confirmation and follow any charter instructions.
day pass or annual
Check whether your planned cave or lighthouse visit sits inside a fee area. Some attractions charge separate admission in addition to park entry.