Fees · Destination Guide
Meet the Giant Australian Cuttlefish where the outback meets the sea
Key fee: Upper Spencer Gulf Marine Park access
AUD $0
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 16 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no general entry fee to snorkel or dive the Upper Spencer Gulf Marine Park, but zoning rules apply and are enforced. Cuttlefish fishing in the northern Spencer Gulf has been closed in recent years to protect the aggregation. If you plan to dive within a declared historic shipwreck protected zone, a permit is required.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Spencer Gulf Marine Park access | AUD $0 N/A | All visitors | N/A | No general entry fee, but you must follow marine park zoning and sanctuary zone rules (including no-take areas). |
| Northern Spencer Gulf cuttlefish fishing closure | N/A Ongoing (seasonal timing may apply to specific rules) | All fishers and boaters | N/A | Cuttlefish fishing has been closed in the northern Spencer Gulf to help protect the Giant Australian Cuttlefish aggregation. Do not assume fishing is allowed near the breeding sites even if other species are legal elsewhere. |
| Historic shipwreck protected zone permit (if applicable) | Varies Per permit terms | Divers planning to enter a declared protected zone around a historic shipwreck | Where to pay | South Australia allows recreational shipwreck diving, but it is illegal to dive within a historic shipwreck protected zone without a permit. Check protected zone maps before any wreck plan. |
Fee
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No general entry fee, but you must follow marine park zoning and sanctuary zone rules (including no-take areas).
Ongoing (seasonal timing may apply to specific rules)
Cuttlefish fishing has been closed in the northern Spencer Gulf to help protect the Giant Australian Cuttlefish aggregation. Do not assume fishing is allowed near the breeding sites even if other species are legal elsewhere.
Per permit terms
South Australia allows recreational shipwreck diving, but it is illegal to dive within a historic shipwreck protected zone without a permit. Check protected zone maps before any wreck plan.