Fees · Destination Guide
Shore-access World Heritage reef diving in the land of whale sharks and desert gorges
Key fee: Cape Range National Park entry fee (DBCA park entry)
AUD $17 per vehicle per day (up to 12 occupants)
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 20 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no destination-specific tourism levy or universal 'marine park tag' for visitors in the Ningaloo region. Instead, budget for Cape Range National Park entry (for many beach access points), and any controlled-access experiences such as the Exmouth Navy Pier dive. Commercial megafauna tours operate under licenses and interaction rules, but participants generally pay only the tour price.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Range National Park entry fee (DBCA park entry) | AUD $17 per vehicle per day (up to 12 occupants) per day |
| Vehicles entering Cape Range National Park |
| Pay at the park entry station when staffed, or use a DBCA park pass/ePass (see DBCA park passes). |
Entry fees support park management. Camping fees are separate and bookings may be required in peak season. |
| DBCA park passes (ePass, holiday passes, annual passes) | Varies by pass type Pass duration (e.g., multi-week or annual options) | Travelers visiting multiple fee-paying DBCA parks on the trip | DBCA Park Passes online store | A pass can be cost-effective if you will enter Cape Range multiple days or add other Coral Coast parks. |
| Exmouth Navy Pier dive access surcharge | Often around AUD $50 (access surcharge, subject to change) plus operator costs per dive day | Scuba divers visiting Exmouth Navy Pier | Arranged through your dive operator; surcharge is typically paid at the gate | Access is controlled and numbers are limited. Treat it like a must-book item and build scheduling flexibility into your trip. |
Fee
per day
Entry fees support park management. Camping fees are separate and bookings may be required in peak season.
Pass duration (e.g., multi-week or annual options)
A pass can be cost-effective if you will enter Cape Range multiple days or add other Coral Coast parks.
per dive day
Access is controlled and numbers are limited. Treat it like a must-book item and build scheduling flexibility into your trip.