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)
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.