Parks pass for national parks and reserves

If you're a visitor to the Northern Territory (NT), you need a parks pass to visit most national parks and reserves.

An NT parks pass allows you to visit all parks and reserves managed by the NT Government for the dates your pass is valid for.

See below for a complete list of where you need a pass. Some parks and reserves will remain pass-free.

Fees

All visitors will still need to pay for camping and walking fees.

Who needs a parks pass

If you're a visitor to the NT, you need a parks pass.

NT residents don't need a parks pass but may be asked to show proof of residency, such as a valid NT driver licence.

Get your parks pass

You can only get your parks pass online. Do this before you go.

You must be logged in the parks booking system before you can get a pass.

Go to the parks booking system

Where you need a parks pass

You can't use the NT parks pass to enter Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks. These parks are managed by Parks Australia under the Australian Government, so you must get a separate pass from the Parks Australia website.

You need an NT parks pass for all of the below.

Contact

If you have any questions, contact the Parks and Wildlife team.