NT Parks Visitor Pass for national parks and reserves

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

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

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

Fees

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

Concession rates apply to holders of an Australian Government-issued Seniors Card, Pensioner Concession Card or DVA Card. You must show your card along with the visitor pass upon request from a park ranger.

Who needs a visitor pass

If you're a visitor to the NT, you need a NT Parks Visitor Pass.

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

How to get a visitor pass

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

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

Go to the parks booking system

Where you need a visitor pass

You can't use the visitor 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 must get a visitor pass for the following parks.

Contact

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