Fees · Destination Guide
Great whites, sea lions, and wild Eyre Peninsula coastlines from a seafood capital base
Key fee: Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) app service charge (subclass 601)
AUD $20 service charge
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 23 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget for national-park entry (vehicle fees) if you are self-driving into Lincoln or Coffin Bay national parks, plus any camping bookings. There is no public landing on the Neptune Islands without permission, and shark cage diving is run through licensed operators rather than a visitor park tag. For international travelers, factor in your Australian visa or ETA requirements.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) app service charge (subclass 601) | AUD $20 service charge per application |
| ETA-eligible passport holders entering Australia |
| Where to pay |
The ETA is applied for through the official Australian ETA app. Eligibility depends on passport and purpose of visit. |
| eVisitor visa (subclass 651) | AUD $0 (no application charge) per application | Eligible passport holders (commonly EU and some other European countries) | Where to pay | Confirm eligibility and conditions on the official Department of Home Affairs site. |
| Vehicle entry fee: Lincoln National Park | AUD $13.90 per vehicle (may be waived seasonally) day entry | Vehicles entering Lincoln National Park | Where to pay | South Australia has waived vehicle entry fees for some coastal parks until Easter 2026 as part of a seasonal initiative. Check current dates and conditions before travel. |
| Vehicle entry fee: Coffin Bay National Park | AUD $13.90 per vehicle (may be waived seasonally) day entry | Vehicles entering Coffin Bay National Park | Where to pay | Fees must be paid before entry when applicable. Entry may be free during limited-time programs. |
| Memory Cove access (gate key booking, limited daily vehicles) | Included with park entry plus any camping fee (varies by booking) for booked date(s) | Visitors driving into Memory Cove (Lincoln National Park) | Where to pay | Access is capped (often 15 vehicles per day) and requires booking to receive gate-key information. Book well ahead in peak season. |
| National-park camping fees (example: Coffin Bay National Park) | From AUD $22.30 per night per night | Campers in fee-based campgrounds | Where to pay | Camping is subject to availability and must be booked and paid before entry. |
| Permits for special activities in parks (commercial, events, filming) | Varies (application fees may apply) varies by permit | Commercial operators and special-use activities | Where to pay | Most visitors on licensed tours do not need separate permits, but commercial filming, drones, and events can require approvals. |
Fee
per application
The ETA is applied for through the official Australian ETA app. Eligibility depends on passport and purpose of visit.
per application
Confirm eligibility and conditions on the official Department of Home Affairs site.
day entry
South Australia has waived vehicle entry fees for some coastal parks until Easter 2026 as part of a seasonal initiative. Check current dates and conditions before travel.
day entry
Fees must be paid before entry when applicable. Entry may be free during limited-time programs.
for booked date(s)
Access is capped (often 15 vehicles per day) and requires booking to receive gate-key information. Book well ahead in peak season.
per night
Camping is subject to availability and must be booked and paid before entry.
varies by permit
Most visitors on licensed tours do not need separate permits, but commercial filming, drones, and events can require approvals.