Permits for concession businesses in parks

To run a commercial business in a park or reserve in the Northern Territory (NT), you must apply for a concession permit.

A concession permit allows a business to operate when a tour permit doesn’t apply.

The Parks and Wildlife Commission of the NT grant these permits.

This does not include Kakadu or Uluru Kata Tjuta national parks as they are managed by the Australian Government.

For more information, go to the Australian Government's Department of the Environment website.

What you must apply for

A concession permit will cover the following businesses:

refreshment kiosk or café
souvenir or craft shops
small hire operations
tented (safari) camps
guided tours including ballooning, helicopter, boat and cruise tours
on-park commercial activity
guided leisure activities including abseiling, rock climbing, and horse and camel rides.

Each application costs $300.

You don’t have to pay a fee if you want to renew your permit.

If your application is not successful, you will get your $300 back.

You should apply at least 3 months before you start doing business.

It may take longer than 3 months if you are proposing to conduct business on a jointly managed park.

Not all permit applications are successful.

To apply for a concession permit, follow these steps:

Step 1. Fill in the concession application.

Step 2. Email your application to pwpermits@nt.gov.au.

The Parks and Wildlife Commission of the NT will provide you with feedback and reimburse your application fee.

You may be allowed to renew your permit.

See the conditions of your permit and the terms of its renewal.

Contact the Parks and Wildlife permits office by emailing pwpermits@nt.gov.au or calling 08 8999 4795.

Last updated: 12 February 2025

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