Fees · Destination Guide
Sponge-garden shore dives, offshore island reefs and a lively NSW coast.
Key fee: Independent scuba diving and snorkelling in permitted park areas
No separate general dive tag identified in reviewed official park rules
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
No universal scuba visitor park ticket or tourism levy specific to Nelson Bay and Port Stephens was identified in the reviewed NSW marine-park guidance. Budget separately for operator-led scuba or freediving products, any equipment hire and Broughton Island camping. Fishing and spearfishing have different licences and zone rules from non-extractive diving. Separate NSW National Parks vehicle permits apply if driving on designated Worimi beach routes. Foreign visitors must satisfy Australia visa rules, which are unrelated to marine park access. Consult official booking and permit pages at the time of travel, as amounts and categories can change.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent scuba diving and snorkelling in permitted park areas | No separate general dive tag identified in reviewed official park rules Per visit | Ordinary non-extractive scuba and snorkeling | No dedicated visitor scuba-ticket portal identified | Marine park no-take sanctuary and habitat regulations continue to apply. Operator services, gear rental, boat charters and qualifications are separately priced. The absence of an identified fee is not permission to ignore zoning. NSW marine park zone guide. |
| Guided shore or boat dive | Variable by operator, date, gear and destination Per booked outing | Divers booking supervised or boat-based services | Book directly with licensed local dive operator | Feet First Dive advertises local boat and shore trips, but an accurate current seat price, actual operating calendar and included rental inventory were not captured. Request an itemized quote and weather policy. Operator site. |
| Coached freedive depth training or course | Variable by course and offered session Per session or course | Freedive students and supervised depth trainees | Book directly with relevant instructor, subject to date availability | Salty Pilgrims publishes specific training products and prerequisites, but listings may be unavailable or sold out. Do not treat a catalogue item as an open booking. Freedive training. |
| Recreational fishing licence (if fishing rather than wildlife viewing) | AUD $7 for 3 days; AUD $14 for 1 month on reviewed Service NSW listing 3 days or 1 month, depending on selection | Fishing and eligible spearfishing activities, not ordinary scuba or snorkelling | Service NSW official portal | A valid fishing licence does not override marine sanctuary no-take rules or any prohibitions applicable to a particular species, gear or zone. Verify eligible activity, exceptions and price. Service NSW. |
| Worimi beach vehicle permit | Current fee depends on permit duration and vehicle; check official page According to permit type | People driving permitted 4WD routes in Worimi Conservation Lands | NSW National Parks official digital permit service | A vehicle permit is required for lawful designated beach driving; it is not required simply for walking on a public access trail. Aboriginal cultural and environmental restrictions still apply. Vehicle permit. |
| Broughton Island campground | Camping fee varies by camping booking; check NSW National Parks Nights booked | Visitors camping on Broughton Island | NSW National Parks campground reservation portal | Only five campsites and boat-only access are advertised. Transport, water and some equipment are separate obligations; advance booking and sea-state planning essential. Official campground. |
| Australian ETA subclass 601 app service charge | AUD $20 app service charge where ETA eligible Visa-dependent | Eligible overseas visitors only | Official Australian ETA app / Home Affairs | Do not assume every nationality can use ETA or that this fee covers a tourist visa of every class. Check individual immigration eligibility before applying. Home Affairs. |
Fee
Per visit
Marine park no-take sanctuary and habitat regulations continue to apply. Operator services, gear rental, boat charters and qualifications are separately priced. The absence of an identified fee is not permission to ignore zoning. NSW marine park zone guide.
Per booked outing
Feet First Dive advertises local boat and shore trips, but an accurate current seat price, actual operating calendar and included rental inventory were not captured. Request an itemized quote and weather policy. Operator site.
Per session or course
Salty Pilgrims publishes specific training products and prerequisites, but listings may be unavailable or sold out. Do not treat a catalogue item as an open booking. Freedive training.
3 days or 1 month, depending on selection
A valid fishing licence does not override marine sanctuary no-take rules or any prohibitions applicable to a particular species, gear or zone. Verify eligible activity, exceptions and price. Service NSW.
According to permit type
A vehicle permit is required for lawful designated beach driving; it is not required simply for walking on a public access trail. Aboriginal cultural and environmental restrictions still apply. Vehicle permit.
Nights booked
Only five campsites and boat-only access are advertised. Transport, water and some equipment are separate obligations; advance booking and sea-state planning essential. Official campground.
Visa-dependent
Do not assume every nationality can use ETA or that this fee covers a tourist visa of every class. Check individual immigration eligibility before applying. Home Affairs.