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Ningaloo Reef Exmouth And Coral Bay Australia

Shore-access World Heritage reef diving in the land of whale sharks and desert gorges

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 20 sources

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Fees And Permits

Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.

Fees You Can't Skip

Cape Range National Park entry fee (DBCA park entry) - AUD $17 per vehicle per day (up to 12 occupants)
DBCA park passes (ePass, holiday passes, annual passes) - Varies by pass type
Typical payment pattern: There is no destinationspecific tourism levy or universal 'marine park tag' for visitors in the Ningaloo region.

What people usually pay

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.