Reduced park pass pricing announced for visitors to Kakadu

Visitors to Kakadu National Park will be able to save on the cost of entry with park pass fees reduced to wet season pricing from 1 July to 31 October 2026.

The cost of 7-day park passes for the period from 1 July to 31 October 2026 will be:

•  Adults (16 years and older): $25 (normally $40)
• Children: $12.50 (normally $20)
• Family (2 adults and 2 or more children): $65 (normally $100)
• Concession: $19 (normally $30)

In addition to reduced park pass pricing, Parks Australia is announcing support measures for the tourism industry:

• Current Commercial Tourism Operator (CTO) permit agreements will be extended for one year from the current expiry date at no additional cost.
• For CTO licence holders, licence fees will not be charged for the 2026 tour season (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027). 

Director of National Parks, Ricky Archer said these measures have been announced to support the tourism industry and drive visitation to Kakadu National Park during the dry season. 

“Kakadu National Park is open and there are many amazing sights and cultural experiences for visitors to enjoy including Ubirr, Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) and Yellow Water,” Mr Archer said.

“We encourage visitors to make the most of these temporary fee changes and start planning a trip to enjoy some of the nation’s most spectacular scenery and cultural heritage sites."

“Sites across the park are continuing to open including Gunlom which is scheduled to open on 1 July.”

For the latest updates on sites in Kakadu National Park, visit Kakadu Access Report | Kakadu National Park | Parks Australia