National Parks Pass

Tasmania National Parks Pass Options

To enter National Parks in Tasmania you need a valid Parks Pass. This Parks Pass is valid for all National Parks in Tasmania but excludes Cradle Mountain. There are many different options you can buy:

1. 24-Hour (Daily) Pass – up to 24 hours

   • Excludes Cradle Mountain. 

   • Per vehicle (up to 8 people) — AU$ 47.70. 

   • Per person (if travelling by bus, cycle or on foot) — AU$ 23.85. 

   • Children under 5 years are free. 

2. Icon Daily Pass – Cradle Mountain only

   • This is a special day-pass for Cradle Mountain, including the shuttle bus service. 

   • Adults (18+): AU$ 29.80 

   • Children (5-17 years): AU$ 11.95 

   • Family rate (2 adults + 3 children): AU$ 71.60 

3. Holiday Passes – up to 2 months (“Holiday Pass”)

   • Valid for all Tasmanian national parks (but excludes Cradle Mountain). 

   • Per vehicle (up to 8 people): AU$ 95.50. 

   • Per person (on foot, cycle, bus): AU$ 47.75. 

   • Children under 5 are free. 

4. Annual Park Pass – All Parks

   • Covers “all Tasmanian national parks.” 

   • Includes up to 2 vehicles (up to 8 people) registered at the pass holder’s address. 

   • General (full price): AU$ 101.70. 

   • Concession: AU$ 81.40. 

   • Seniors (state government Seniors Card): AU$ 40.65. 

5. Annual Park Pass – One Park

   • This gives unlimited access to one national park only (excludes Cradle Mountain). 

   • General: AU$ 51.95. 

   • Concession: AU$ 41.55. 

6. Two-Year Park Pass – All Parks

   • Valid for 2 years for all national parks. 

   • Includes up to 2 vehicles (same conditions as annual). 

   • General: AU$ 129.90. 

   • Concession: AU$ 103.95. 

   • Seniors (state Seniors Card): AU$ 51.95. 

Important Caveats / Extra Info

• Children under 5 years old: free for most of these passes. 

• Passes are not transferable: they must be used by the pass holder or (for annual / two-year) by people who live at the same address in vehicles registered on the pass. 

• If you buy a day pass and decide you want to stay longer (and it’s not an Icon pass), you can upgrade your pass within 48 hours of its expiry by going to a visitor centre or contacting Parks & Wildlife. 

• Additional fees may apply for other activities or facilities: guided cave tours, multi-day walks, camping, etc. 

• All pass revenue goes back into maintaining the parks — tracks, visitor centres, facilities, etc. 

Conclusion:

If you’re visiting Tasmania for a holiday and plan to visit at least two National Parks (excluding Cradle Mountain), it makes sense to purchase the 2-month holiday pass. It only makes sense to get a day ticket if you plan to visit just one park.