The Hiking World

Australia hiking permits

Side-by-side stored fields. A blank cost is not zero. Operator packages are not in this table.

Each row is a stored fee entry: issuer, the date that source was checked, status, and a link when the record has one. The local figure is the headline. A dollar line is this desk's dated snapshot, not the issuer's price.

TrailPermitCostIssuerStatusCheckedSource
Alternate Larapinta Trail Section 7 NorthNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Alternate spurs for Larapinta TrailNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Alternative High Route Larapinta Trail Section 3No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Art in the Park WalkNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Australian Alps Walking TrackNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Bay of Fires WalkQuota: Public sections free. Lodge sections are a commercial product, not this record.Public-section accessNot recordedParks & Wildlife Service TasmaniaVerified2026-09-23Not recorded
Bibbulmun TrackQuota: No walking permit. Campsites are free.No trail permitNot recordedWA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and AttractionsNo permit required2026-10-15Not recorded
Bibbulmun Track alternativesNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Bibbulmun Track approachNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Bibbulmun Track camp sitesNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Bibbulmun Track excursionsNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Blue Mountains Grand CanyonQuota: Free walk. Park vehicle pass may apply; amount not stated on source this pass.No trail permitNot recordedNSW National Parks and Wildlife ServiceVerified2026-09-23Not recorded
Boodja Gnarning WalkNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Brabralung TrailNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Broken Falls and Cranages LookoutsNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Bushland Nature TrailNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Cape to Cape TrackQuota: Free walk. Campsite-based. Park vehicle pass may apply; amount not stated on source this pass.No trail permitNot recordedWA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and AttractionsVerified2026-09-23Not recorded
Cliff WalkNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Cradle Mountain (Dove Lake Circuit)Quota: No trail permit. A Tasmania Parks Pass covers park access. Amount not stated on source this pass.Tasmania Parks Pass (vehicle/park access)Not recordedParks & Wildlife Service TasmaniaVerified2026-09-23Not recorded
Delleys Bridge Walking TrackNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Dove Canyon TrackNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Falls to Hotham Alpine CrossingNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Frenchmans CapQuota: No trail fee. Register at the trailhead.Trailhead registrationNot recordedParks & Wildlife Service TasmaniaVerified2026-09-23Not recorded
Fyans Creek LoopNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Gabbi Karniny Bidi (The Lakes)No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Grampians Peaks TrailQuota: The trail itself is free. Overnight tent pads are booked.Grampians Peaks Trail bookingA$100.80 per tent pad (3 days / 2 nights); A$50.40 per person when sharingParks VictoriaVerified2026-10-15Issuer page
Great Ocean WalkQuota: The walk is free. Overnight camps are booked. Amount not stated on source this pass.Camp booking (overnight)Not recordedParks VictoriaVerified2026-09-23Not recorded
Gulgurn ManjaNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Heatherlie QuarryNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Hume and Hovell Walking TrackNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
K'gari (Fraser Island) Great WalkNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
K'gari (Fraser Island) WalksQuota: Vehicle access permit and camping permit. Amounts not stated on source this pass.K'gari vehicle access + camping permitNot recordedQueensland Parks and Wildlife ServiceVerified2026-09-23Not recorded
Kalamunda Railway Heritage TrailNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Karlinyah Bidi (Northern Beaches)No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Kattamordo Heritage TrailNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Kokoda Track Memorial WalkNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Lakeview Lookout LoopNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Larapinta TrailQuota: Walking-trail fee by number of nights. Camping is separate. Day walks are free.Walking feeA$25 (2 days/1 night) / A$50 / A$75 / A$100 / A$125 (6+ days/5+ nights). Adult and child are the same. Camping is a separate fee. Day walks are free.NT ParksVerified2026-10-12Issuer page
Larapinta Trail Section 1No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Larapinta Trail Section 10No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Larapinta Trail Section 11No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Larapinta Trail Section 12No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Larapinta Trail Section 2No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Larapinta Trail Section 3No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Larapinta Trail Section 4No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Larapinta Trail Section 5No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Larapinta Trail Section 6No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Larapinta Trail Section 7No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Larapinta Trail Section 8No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Larapinta Trail Section 9No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Law WalkNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Lost City Walking TrackNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Lotterywest Federation WalkwayNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Maarm TrackNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Mackenzie Falls LookoutNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Mackenzie River WalkNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Main Range Walking TrackNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Mount KosciuszkoQuota: Day walk is unpermitted. Vehicle fee covers park access.Kosciuszko NP vehicle entryA$29 per vehicle per 24h (snow season); A$17 per vehicle per 24h (rest of year)NSW National Parks and Wildlife ServiceVerified2026-10-15Issuer page
Mount Kosciuszko Summit WalkNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Ngank Wen BidiNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Ngank Yira Bidi (Bickley Bay)No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Overland TrackQuota: Summer 2026/27 (1 Oct–31 May) is the season the issuer page states. Winter fee is unverified.Overland Track walking fee (summer 2026/27)AUD 312 adult / AUD 272 child / AUD 272 concession≈ US$208 on the first figure, rate as of 2026-09-24Tasmania PWSVerified2026-10-15Issuer page
Overland TrackQuota: Summer 2026/27 (1 Oct–31 May) is the season the issuer page states. Winter fee is unverified.Overland Track winter feeNot recordedTasmania PWSUnverified2026-10-15Issuer page
Overland Track section 1No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Overland Track section 2No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Overland Track section 3No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Overland Track section 4No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Overland Track section 5No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Overland Track section 6No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Silverband FallsNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Six Foot TrackNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Six Foot Track alternate pathNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
South Coast TrackNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Tasman Coastal TrailNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Three Capes TrackQuota: Includes cabins, cruise, transfers, and park entry.Three Capes TrackAUD 650 adult / AUD 515 concession or child≈ US$433 on the first figure, rate as of 2026-09-24Tasmania PWSVerified2026-10-15Issuer page
Three Capes TrackQuota: Includes cabins, cruise, transfers, and park entry.Three Capes Track winter promoAUD 485 for departures 1 Jul–31 Aug 2026≈ US$323 on the first figure, rate as of 2026-09-24Tasmania PWSVerified2026-10-15Issuer page
Uluru Base WalkQuota: Park-entry pass for the base walk, not a per-trail permit. Climbing remains closed.Uluru-Kata Tjuta 3-day entryAUD 38 adult / 3-day; under-18 free≈ US$25.33 on the first figure, rate as of 2026-09-24Parks AustraliaVerified2026-10-15Issuer page
Uluru Base WalkQuota: Park-entry pass for the base walk, not a per-trail permit. Climbing remains closed.Uluru-Kata Tjuta annual passAUD 50 annual≈ US$33.33 on the first figure, rate as of 2026-09-24Parks AustraliaVerified2026-10-15Issuer page
Uluru Base WalkQuota: Park-entry pass for the base walk, not a per-trail permit. Climbing remains closed.Uluru-Kata Tjuta NT-resident vehicle annualAUD 109 NT-resident vehicle annual≈ US$72.67 on the first figure, rate as of 2026-09-24Parks AustraliaVerified2026-10-15Issuer page
Venus Baths and the Botanic GardensNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Wardan Nara Bidi (Salmon Bay)No special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded
Wineglass Bay (Freycinet)Quota: No trail permit. A Tasmania Parks Pass covers park access. Amount not stated on source this pass.Tasmania Parks Pass (vehicle/park access)Not recordedParks & Wildlife Service TasmaniaVerified2026-09-23Not recorded
Wollumbin (Mount Warning)Quota: Summit track closed (Aboriginal custodians). No summit hike.Summit track closedNot recordedNSW National Parks and Wildlife ServiceVerified2026-09-23Not recorded
Yorgra TrackNo special permit known (unverified)Not recordedNot recordedUnverifiedNot recordedNot recorded