Fees · Destination Guide
Outer reef day boats, minke whales, and ancient rainforest on one doorstep
Key fee: Great Barrier Reef Environmental Management Charge (EMC)
AUD $8 per person per day
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget for the Great Barrier Reef Environmental Management Charge on commercial trips, plus local transport fees for rainforest access.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barrier Reef Environmental Management Charge (EMC) | AUD $8 per person per day per day visited | All paying passengers on commercial reef trips | Collected by reef tour operators at booking or check-in |
Supports management and monitoring of the Marine Park.
| Mossman Gorge Shuttle | AUD $15 adult same-day shuttle access | Visitors using shuttle to access the gorge | Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre | Family and child fares available. |
| Daintree River Ferry | AUD $49 return car same vehicle round trip | Drivers crossing to Cape Tribulation | On-site at the ferry or online where offered | Expect queues in school holidays. Pedestrian and cyclist fares are cheaper. |
Fee
per day visited
Supports management and monitoring of the Marine Park.
same-day shuttle access
Family and child fares available.
same vehicle round trip
Expect queues in school holidays. Pedestrian and cyclist fares are cheaper.