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Daily vehicle pass
One car, one day
- PriceAUD 49.15
- CoversUp to 8 people
- Valid24 hours
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Freycinet National Park entry fee: which parks pass to buy
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The Freycinet National Park entry fee is a Tasmanian parks pass: AUD 49.15 per vehicle or AUD 24.55 per person for 24 hours, or AUD 98.35 for a 2-month Holiday Pass.
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The Freycinet National Park entry fee is paid with a Tasmanian parks pass. Here is which pass suits a day trip, a road trip or a guided tour, what each costs and where to buy it.
Editorial team, freycinetnationalparktour.com · Updated November 8, 2026 · Quick read: 7 min
In brief
- Do you need one?Yes: a valid parks pass is required for all of Tasmania's national parks.1
- One day by carAUD 49.15 per vehicle, for up to 8 people, valid 24 hours.2
- On foot or by busAUD 24.55 per person for 24 hours.2
- Road tripHoliday Pass: AUD 98.35 per vehicle for up to 2 months.3
- On a tourCommercial operators must cover their guests' park entry fees.4
Is Freycinet free? The rule in one line
Freycinet is not free. The Parks and Wildlife Service makes a valid parks pass a condition of entry to every national park in Tasmania, and its pass questions page answers the Wineglass Bay question directly: the bay lies within Freycinet National Park and a pass is required to visit it.1,5 So the Wineglass Bay entry fee is simply the price of a Tasmanian parks pass; there is no separate ticket for the lookout.
The same rule covers all 19 Tasmanian national parks, which matters if Freycinet is one stop on a longer trip.6 The service says the money raised from park entry fees goes back into the upkeep of parks and reserves: visitor facilities, walking tracks, visitor centers and services.7 When you climb a stone staircase to the lookout, that is where your pass went.
Entry fees are reviewed annually by CPI, so treat every figure below as the price on the official page when we checked rather than a promise.8 Extra fees can apply for guided cave tours, multi-day walks, shuttle buses and campground stays.9 The pass is what gets you through the gate; anything you sleep in, ride on or join with a ranger may cost more on top.
Every pass
Tasmanian parks passes side by side
| Pass | Valid | Covers | Price | Concession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily, vehicle | 24 hours2 | Up to 8 people2 | AUD 49.152 | Not listed |
| Daily, person | 24 hours2 | One person, no vehicle17 | AUD 24.552 | Not listed |
| Holiday, vehicle | 2 months3 | All parks, up to 83 | AUD 98.353 | Not listed |
| Holiday, person | 2 months3 | All parks, one person3 | AUD 49.203 | Not listed |
| One Park, annual | A year20 | One park, not Cradle20 | AUD 53.5020 | AUD 42.8020 |
| Annual, all parks | A year20 | All parks20 | AUD 104.7520 | AUD 83.8520 |
| Two Year | 2 years21 | All parks21 | AUD 133.8021 | AUD 107.0521 |
Prices in Australian dollars from the official fees page, reviewed annually; check it before you buy.2,8
Day passes: by car or on foot
For a single visit, the Daily Pass lasts up to 24 hours. It costs AUD 49.15 per vehicle, for up to 8 people, or AUD 24.55 per person if you arrive by bus, cycle or on foot, and it excludes Cradle Mountain.2 The pass questions page describes the 24-hour vehicle pass as covering the holder plus up to 7 passengers in one vehicle, outside the Icon parks.16
The person pass is for visitors who are not taking a vehicle into a national park.17 That is the right choice if a bus drops you in Coles Bay and you walk in, or if you cycle into the park. For a car with several people in it, the vehicle pass is the obvious value, and it saves everyone in the car from carrying a separate pass of their own.
Children cost little or nothing. Children under 5 years are free of charge, and children aged 5 to 17 can enter with an adult who holds a valid vehicle pass.18,19 A family in a hire car therefore needs just the one vehicle pass for the day, however many children are in the back seat, up to the 8-person limit.2
The Holiday Pass for a road trip
If Freycinet is one of several parks on your route, look at the Holiday Pass. It covers all Tasmanian national parks for up to 2 months, at AUD 98.35 per vehicle for up to 8 people or AUD 49.20 per person.3 At that price it costs barely more than a pair of daily vehicle passes at AUD 49.15 each.2 Tasmania is a road-trip island, and its parks are spread from the east coast to the alpine west.
A vehicle pass even covers parks you cannot drive into. The service says it covers all national parks, even ones you cannot drive into, Cradle Mountain and Maria Island among them.15 Note what it leaves out: the Holiday Pass does not include the Cradle Mountain shuttle bus.3 A 72-hour adult shuttle ticket costs AUD 15.50, and children 5-17 ride free.22
Cradle Mountain also has its own day option. The Icon Daily Pass, sold only at the Cradle Mountain visitor center with the shuttle included, costs AUD 30.70 for adults, AUD 12.30 for children and AUD 73.75 for a family pass covering 2 adults with 3 children.23 It cannot be upgraded.24 If both parks are on your list, a Holiday Pass plus a shuttle ticket is usually the tidier plan.
Which pass
Find the right pass in one line
Pick the line that matches your visit and see which pass to buy.
If I drive in for a single day
Daily vehicle pass
AUD 49.15 covers your car and up to 8 people for 24 hours.2
If I arrive by bus or bicycle
Daily person pass
If I will also visit Cradle Mountain
Holiday vehicle pass
Two months of all parks for AUD 98.35; shuttle tickets are extra.3
If I live in Tasmania and visit often
Annual or Two Year
An all-parks year costs AUD 104.75, with concessions for card holders.20
If I am joining a guided tour
No pass needed
Tour companies are required to cover park entry for the guests they bring.4
Three common cases
Which way in suits your trip
Road trips
Holiday vehicle pass
All parks, one car
- PriceAUD 98.35
- CoversUp to 8 people
- Valid2 months
No car needed
A guided day
Operator covers entry
- PassCovered by operator
- FromHobart
- Length10.5 hours
Annual, two-year and one-park passes
For people who live in Australia or return often, the Annual Park Pass covers all parks for AUD 104.75, or AUD 83.85 with a concession, and a One Park annual pass that excludes Cradle Mountain costs AUD 53.50, or AUD 42.80 with a concession.20 The Two Year Parks Pass costs AUD 133.80, or AUD 107.05 with a concession.21
To pay the concession price you show a current Seniors, Pensioner Concession, Health Care or DVA card issued by the Australian Government.29 Seniors Card concessions on passes were set at 20 percent from 1 December 2025.30 Overseas visitors pay the standard price, so leave the student card at home; it is not on the list. Carry the card with you, because the concession is granted on presentation of it.29
Tasmanians get no discount either. The service explains that section 117 of the Constitution of Australia prohibits discrimination on the basis of state of residence, so residents pay the same as visitors from other states.31 A holiday-maker from Sydney and a family from Launceston pay the same for the same pass.
Buying and using it
A parks pass from purchase to expiry
Before you travel
Buy online
Pick a start date up to three months ahead.10
At the hire desk
Hire car registration
Choose the HIRE option if you do not know the plate.11
At the park gate
Visitor center shop
Near the end
Upgrade if needed
A day pass can be upgraded within 48 hours of expiry.14
Later in the trip
Other parks
A vehicle pass also covers Cradle Mountain and Maria Island.15
Where to buy a pass, and the fine print
You can buy one online, at a national park visitor center or a Service Tasmania shop, on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry, at most accredited visitor information centers and from authorised resellers.32 At Freycinet, the visitor center shop at the park entrance sells passes, and it is open daily from 9am to 4pm.12,13 If you arrive after closing time, buy online before you set off, and keep the confirmation on your phone.
Buying online lets you choose a start date up to three months ahead.10 If you are hiring a car and do not know its registration yet, select the HIRE option and leave the number blank.11 Passes are generally non-refundable, so check your dates first.27 If you bought the wrong pass by mistake, the service asks you to email its fees team as soon as possible to discuss your options.27
Changed your mind mid-trip? A day pass, though not an Icon daily pass, can be upgraded up to 48 hours after it expires, in person at a park visitor center or by phone or email, for the difference in price.14 That makes a day pass a low-risk first purchase: if you fall for the east coast and decide to head for the mountains too, you can still turn it into a longer pass.
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The money raised from park entry fees is reinvested and goes directly towards the upkeep of your parks and reserves.
Pass checklist
Sort the pass before the drive
Before you go3
At the park3
Tours, boats and flights: who pays the fee
Do you need a pass for Freycinet National Park on a guided tour? Usually not. The Parks and Wildlife Service requires commercial tour operators to make sure their guests are covered by park entry fees when they visit national parks.4 Our featured day from Hobart starts from $110 and you buy no pass yourself.
Transport services are different. The water taxi operator says a Parks Pass is required to access the park and that organizing it is the guest's responsibility.28 The scenic flight from Cambridge also states in its listing that a National Park Pass is required and not included in the price. Read the inclusions line on any listing before you assume.
The Coles Bay cruise leaves from 61 Jetty Road in the township, not from inside the park, so check its booking terms for any pass rule.33 The moment you drive through the gate afterwards to climb to the lookout, you need a pass.5 If you plan to combine the cruise and the lookout on the same day, buy the pass online the evening before so you can drive straight in after lunch.
Camping fees and the visitor center
Camping is charged on top of the pass. At Richardsons Beach and Ranger Creek a site for up to 6 people costs AUD 24.00 unpowered or AUD 35.00 powered, and the Honeymoon Bay tent sites cost AUD 18.00.34 Campground stays are among the extra fees the service lists.9 From 18 December to 10 February the maximum stay is 10 nights.35
Basic camping at Isaacs Point in the Friendly Beaches section has no camping charge and needs no booking, but it is still inside the national park, so the pass rule applies there as well.36,37 It has pit toilets and no fresh water, so bring all you need.38 Stays there are first-in, first-served for a maximum of 14 nights, and the turn-off is about 19 km before the Coles Bay township.39,40
Whatever pass you hold, stop at the Freycinet Visitor Centre. It introduces the area's natural and cultural heritage, sells passes, maps and walking gear, and has a filtered water station where you can fill your bottles before the lookout climb.41,25 The visitor center is fully accessible, and a 10-minute wheelchair accessible circuit starts beside it.26
FAQ
Fast answers to common questions.
Is Freycinet National Park free to enter?
How much is a day pass for Freycinet?
AUD 49.15 per vehicle.
The Daily Pass costs AUD 49.15 per vehicle for up to 8 people, or AUD 24.55 per person.2
Do I need a parks pass for a guided tour?
No, the operator covers it.
Commercial operators must make sure their guests are covered by park entry fees.4
Where can I buy a Tasmanian parks pass?
Online or at visitor centers.
Also at Service Tasmania centers, on the Spirit of Tasmania and from authorised resellers.32
Do children need a parks pass?
Can I get a refund on a parks pass?
Generally, no.
Passes are generally non-refundable; contact the service quickly if you bought one in error.27
Does a Holiday Pass include Cradle Mountain?
Sources
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park passes and entry fees ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park passes and entry fees ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park passes and entry fees ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park pass frequently asked questions ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park pass frequently asked questions ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park pass frequently asked questions ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park pass frequently asked questions ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park passes and entry fees ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park passes and entry fees ↩
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- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park pass frequently asked questions ↩
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- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Freycinet National Park ↩
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- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park pass frequently asked questions ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park pass frequently asked questions ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park pass frequently asked questions ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park passes and entry fees ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park pass frequently asked questions ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park passes and entry fees ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park passes and entry fees ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park passes and entry fees ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park passes and entry fees ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park pass frequently asked questions ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Freycinet National Park ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Freycinet National Park ↩
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- Pennicott Wilderness Journeys (operator official site) · Freycinet Aqua Express ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park passes and entry fees ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park passes and entry fees ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park pass frequently asked questions ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Park pass frequently asked questions ↩
- Pennicott Wilderness Journeys (operator official site) · Wineglass Bay Cruises ↩
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- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Richardsons Beach, Honeymoon Bay and Ranger Creek camping ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Friendly Beaches (Isaacs Point) camping ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Freycinet National Park ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Friendly Beaches (Isaacs Point) camping ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Friendly Beaches (Isaacs Point) camping ↩
- Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (parks.tas.gov.au) · Friendly Beaches (Isaacs Point) camping ↩
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