Fees · Destination Guide
Fjord walls, shallow black coral, and wild-weather adventure at the edge of New Zealand
Key fee: New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
NZD $17 (app) or NZD $23 (website)
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fiordland does not have a single mandatory marine-park dive tag like some island destinations, but it does sit inside strict marine reserves with strong no-take rules. Your main administrative costs are usually New Zealand entry requirements (NZeTA and the IVL) plus any commercial tour fees (diving, cruises, guided walks).
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) | NZD $17 (app) or NZD $23 (website) up to 2 years (for eligible travelers) |
| Many visa-waiver travelers (varies by passport) |
| Where to pay |
Immigration New Zealand notes NZeTA requests are often processed within 72 hours, but apply earlier for safety and always confirm your own eligibility. |
| International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) | NZD $100 paid when you request an NZeTA or visitor visa (rules vary) | Most international visitors (exemptions apply) | Where to pay | The IVL funds conservation and tourism infrastructure. Confirm whether you pay it via NZeTA or as part of your visa application. |
| DOC permit for scientific research in marine reserves | Varies per project | Scientific research and any activity that could disturb protected life | Where to pay | DOC encourages recreational activities in marine reserves as long as they do not disturb or endanger plants, animals, or natural features. DOC notes a permit is required for scientific research within Fiordland marine reserves. |
Fee
up to 2 years (for eligible travelers)
Immigration New Zealand notes NZeTA requests are often processed within 72 hours, but apply earlier for safety and always confirm your own eligibility.
paid when you request an NZeTA or visitor visa (rules vary)
The IVL funds conservation and tourism infrastructure. Confirm whether you pay it via NZeTA or as part of your visa application.
per project
DOC encourages recreational activities in marine reserves as long as they do not disturb or endanger plants, animals, or natural features. DOC notes a permit is required for scientific research within Fiordland marine reserves.