Depending on which state you are in, most National Parks require that you pay an entry fee in order to drive through and explore them. If you are planning on camping in the park there is usually an additional nightly fee per person, although some parks offer free camping. It is advisable that you check beforehand with the individual park you are planning to visit what the charges are going to be. Below is some general information about visiting and camping in National Parks for each state.

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National Park Passes: These are required for all National Parks, but not for other reserves. You are able to obtain a daily pass, a holiday pass (for up to eight weeks), or an annual pass. A vehicle with up to 8 people in it is charged at one price. A bus or people carrier containing more than 8 people incurs a charge per person. Peak Season is from May to October, and Off Peak Season is from November to April. There is a considerable price difference between the two.

Camping: Camping fees are in addition to access fees where applicable. Some parks are free, the others range from as little as 3 dollars per night. In some parks in peak periods camping permits are distributed via a ballot system because of high demands, and registration in advance is required. For a full breakdown of the fees for each park visit here

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National Parks Passes: There are some NSW National Parks where entry is free, but many require you purchase an access pass. An individual pass for a single visit can be bought, and the price of this varies. Bear in mind that the Kosciuszko National Park pass costs considerably more than the other parks, especially in Peak Season. If you are going to be visiting a number of parks on your touring holiday it is best to buy an annual pass, of which there are various options depending on the number and the location of parks you wish to visit.

Camping: Some parks charge camping fees on top of the vehicle access fees. It is advisable you check beforehand with the park you are visiting. Costs vary, but are not very excessive and it all goes towards helping preserve the park. You can find out more about the prices of the individual parks here

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National Parks Passes: Vehicle Access Passes are not required for most of the National Parks in Queensland. However, a vehicle access permit is required for vehicles visiting Bribie Island, Moreton Island or Fraser Island Recreation Areas. This pass is only for the vehicle, and does not include ferry trips or camping costs.

Camping: There are camping charges for all Queensland National Parks and State Reserves. These are charged per person per night, and are fairly similar for all the Parks in the state. There is a family charge too, which includes two adults and two children. Booking ahead is advised for the more popular National Parks, especially during the school holiday times. Similar to Tasmania, its often done on a ballot system, so its advisable to know your exact dates if possible. Camping fees and vehicle access permits can all be purchased online.

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National Parks Passes: It is required that vehicles pay an entry fee to all parks in South Australia. The government has devised a number of passes, and you are able to choose the ones that suits your travel itinerary best. For example, you can buy a single park pass if you are only visiting one park, but if you are visiting a number of parks then the multi park pass will be the best option. Passes are valid for 12 months after the purchase date. For more information or to purchase a pass visit here

Camping: Most parks in SA have additional camping charges. You are able to buy National Park Passes that incorporate camping together with the vehicle pass, they will obviously cost a bit extra. These passes let you camp in any one place for up to five nights at any one time. If you have an entry only pass then camping fees are additional.

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National Parks Passes: These are available from tourist centres and at entry points to the parks or from rangers in the parks. There are a number of options you can take, including a Day Pass, a Holiday Park Pass or an Annual Park Pass. You need to choose the one which suits your travel arrangements the best. Find out more information here

Camping: Camping in the Western Australian bush is free, but if you want to camp in a park or a nature reserve then expect to pay $5 or more, payable to rangers or at entry points.

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National Parks Passes: Visitors to National Parks in Victoria need to pay a fee. If you are visiting for a day then you are able to purchase a day pass, but regular visitors can save money with an annual and multi pass. You can buy an annual pass for all the National Parks, or ones for the individual parks are also available. For more information visit this page

Camping: You can camp in over 60 of Victorias National, State or other parks. Some parks require you get a permit from the visitor centre or upon entry to the Park. Expect to pay more for fully serviced campsites with flush toilets and other amenities, but there are also camping areas with basic facilities in many of the parks.

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National Parks Passes: There is an entry fee into Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park which allows multiple entry for three consecutive days. There is no entry fee for Kakadu National Park. Those two parks are not managed by the territorial government. For territorial managed parks there are normally only costs for overnighting visitors. These costs vary according to what category the campsite in the park is graded under.

Camping: The campsites in different parks are graded into four categories (A,B,C,D), each with different pricings. Check which category the campsite you are staying in, the different categories have different ranges of facilities and are priced accordingly. Detailed information is available here.

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National Parks Passes: Namadgi National Park and Brindabella National Park are the only National Parks in the Territory, (although Brindabella is more in NSW, straddling the border), and there are other Nature Parks and Reserves. There is no vehicle entry fee for either of the parks.

Camping: There are three campsites in Namadgi National Park, Honeysuckle, Orroral and Mt Clear. There is a small charge to camp at them, and bookings must be made in advance at the Namadgi Visitor Centre. If you wish to camp anywhere else in the park, a permit is required, but there is no charge for the permit. Riverside camping is available in Brindabella, but there are no facilities available. There are numerous campgrounds at other recreation areas, forests and reserves.

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