Park Fees (including Camping Fees)
The Parks and Wildlife Service of the Northern Territory charges park visitors for certain services and the use of campground facilities. The cost to install, repair and maintain good campground and other visitor facilities is rapidly increasing and such fees help to pay for these costs.
Conditions and access to Parks can change at short notice. We strongly advise checking the Parks access during the planning of your trip as well as before departure.
Camping Fees (prices valid as at 1 November 2008)
In Territory Parks where camping is permitted, fees vary according to the standard of the campground facilities. Commercial campgrounds are found in many parks.
‘Category A’ campgrounds have a high degree of site maintenance. Campers will be provided with showers, toilets, rubbish bins, picnic tables, cooking facilities or services, barbecues and tap water.
The overnight fee is: $6.60/adult, $3.30/child (5-15 years), $15.40/family (2 adults and 4 children).
‘Category B’ camping areas have a basic to moderate degree of site maintenance that may include toilets, picnic tables, tap water and barbecues.
The overnight fee is: $3.30/adult, $1.65/child (5-15 years), $7.70/family (2 adults and 4 children).
‘Category C’ camping areas are youth or outdoor education camping areas.
The overnight fee is: $3.30/adult, $1.65/child (5-15 years), $7.70/family (2 adults and 4 children).
‘Category D’ camping areas are managed commercially. The degree of site maintenance, facilities and fees will vary. As a guide use ‘Category A’ for overnight fees except at Nitmiluk National Park which has a higher level of service.
‘Bushcamping' for all bushcamping, including overnight bushwalking, a permit is required from the Ranger at the Park or by applying to the Commission.
The overnight fee is: $3.30/adult, $1.65/child (5-15 years), $7.70/family (2 adults and 4 children).
Top End Parks | Katherine Parks | Central Australian Parks
Top End Parks
| Park | A |
B |
C |
D |
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| Litchfield National Park | ||||||
| Wangi Falls | D |
Caravans permitted | ||||
| Florence Falls - 2WD | D |
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| Florence Falls - 4wd | D |
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| Buley Rockhole | D |
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| Sandy Creek | D |
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| Surprise River | B |
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| Walker Creek (Walk In) | B |
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| Outdoor Education Campground | C |
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| Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park | B |
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| Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs | D |
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| Douglas Esplanade | D |
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| Mary River National Park | ||||||
| Shady Camp | B |
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| Couzens Lookout | B |
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| Howard Springs Nature Park | ||||||
| Youth Camp | C |
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Channel Point Coastal Reserve -
Permit required. Whether visiting by car or boat a permit is required. Booking ahead is recommended.
Contact Permits on (08) 8999 4795.
Garig Gunak Barlu National Park -
Permit required. If entering the Park by road an entry fee of $232.10 is applicable. (Camping Fee $220 plus Transit Fee $12.10). This covers up to 5 adult passengers for up to 7 nights. Extra adult passengers $11.00. Children under 16 years free. Entry by sea or air is $15 per person for use of campgrounds.
Contact the Permits office on (08) 8999 4814.
Territory Wildlife Park -
Open daily from 8.30am – 6pm. A visit of at least 4 hours is recommended.
Last admission 4pm.
| Entry Fees - | $20/adult, $10/child (5-16 years) |
| $14 student/pensioner | |
| $16 seniors card | |
| Economy Family Pass (1 adult & up to 2 children) - $35 | |
| Super-Economy Family Pass (2 adults & up to 4 children) - $55 | |
| Pre-school Groups - Free Accompanying adults are free for every 5 children, additional adults $13.40 each |
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| School Groups - Free Accompanying adults are free for every 10 children, additional adults $13.40 each |
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| Wholesale Rates - on application |
Katherine Parks
| Park | A |
B |
C |
D |
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| Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park | ||||||
| Gorge Tourist Precinct | D |
Caravans permitted | ||||
| Leliyn (Edith Falls) | D |
Caravans permitted | ||||
| Elsey National Park | ||||||
| 12 Mile Yard | D |
Caravans permitted | ||||
| Jalmurark camping grounds | D |
Caravans permitted | ||||
| Flora River Nature Park | ||||||
| Djurrang | A |
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| Barranyi National Park | ||||||
| Paradise Bay | B |
No generators, access by boat only. | ||||
| Limmen National Park (proposed) | ||||||
| Southern Lost City | B |
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| Towns River | B |
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| Butterfly Springs | B |
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| Gregory National Park | ||||||
| Sullivan Creek | B |
Caravans permitted | ||||
| Limestone Gorge | B |
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| Bullita Homestead | B |
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| Big Horse Creek | B |
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| Keep River National Park | ||||||
| Gurrandalng | B |
Caravans permitted | ||||
| Jarnem | B |
Caravans permitted. No generators | ||||
Central Australian Parks
| Park | A |
B |
C |
D |
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| Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve | B |
Caravans permitted | ||||
| Trephina Gorge Nature Park | B |
Caravans permitted | ||||
| N’Dhala Gorge Nature Park | B |
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| Ruby Gap Nature Park | B |
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| Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve | B |
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| Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve | B |
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| Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve | B |
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| West MacDonnell National Park | ||||||
| Ellery Creek Big Hole | B |
Caravans permitted | ||||
| Ormiston Gorge and Pound | A |
Caravans permitted | ||||
| Redbank Gorge | B |
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| Simpsons Gap Youth Camp | C |
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| Woodland Camp | B |
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| Finke Gorge National Park | ||||||
| Palm Valley | A |
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| Davenport Range National Park (proposed) | ||||||
| Police Station Waterhole | B |
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| Whistleduck Creek | B |
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Alice Springs Telegraph Station -
Commercially operated. Fees may vary. Contact (08) 8952 3993 for details.
The entry fee includes a souvenir brochure and the opportunity to participate in a guided tour of the precinct. No fee is charged to enter the picnic area or other parts of the reserve.
Alice Springs Desert Park -
Open daily from 7.30am – 6pm. A visit of at least 3 hours is recommended. Last admission 5pm.
| Entry Fees - | $20/adult, $10/child (5-16 years) |
| $14 student/pensioner | |
| $16 seniors card | |
| Economy Family Pass (1 adult & up to 2 children) - $35 | |
| Super-Economy Family Pass (2 adults & up to 4 children) - $55 | |
| Pre-school Groups - Free Accompanying adults are free for every 5 children, additional adults $13.40 each |
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| School Groups – Free ($6.00/child - Interstate schools) Accompanying adults are free for every 10 children, additional adults $13.40 each |
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| Wholesale Rates - on application | |
Other Fees
Ranger Guided Tours -
Park Rangers offer free guided tours and talks during the peak visitor season. These popular tours are an excellent way to see the park. Visitors can obtain brochures before arriving, or check for onsite advertising at each park.
Other Fees -
Film crews and others wanting specialist Ranger guides can easily arrange these services by applying in advance to:
The Director of Parks,
PO Box 496
Palmerston NT 0831
An Application fee of $25 applies and supervision fees may also be included. More information on Filming permits.