On 1 April 2026, our permissions fees will increase. These updates ensure our fees more accurately reflect the time and cost involved in managing applications, meaning more of DOC’s funding can go back into protecting nature.
Applications received from 1 April 2026 onwards will be charged using the updated fees.
You can see a comparison of the current and new fees below.
We will also update all permissions webpages on 1 April 2026, so the new fees are clear and easy to find.
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Activity type |
Current processing fee (excluding GST) |
Processing fee from 1 April 2026 (excluding GST) |
|---|---|---|
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Aircraft activities |
One-off applications start from $130 Longer-term application starts from $2,565 |
One-off applications start from $740 Long-term application starts from $3,750 |
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Accommodation (baches and accommodation) |
Fees start from $2,065 |
Fees start from $7,600 |
|
Private or commercial buildings and structures |
Fees start from $2,065 |
Fees start from $7,600 |
|
Beekeeping – placement of beehivest of beehives |
Fees start from $2,065 |
Fees start from $2,450 |
|
Drone use – recreational and commercial |
Recreational use fee $207 (online application) Commercial fees start from $2,065 |
Recreational use fee $207 (online application) Commercial fees start from $2,450 |
|
Easement activity fee |
Application fee $2,065 |
Application fees start from $2,450 |
|
Filming and photography |
One-off application fee $230 Long-term application fee $2,065 |
One-off application fee $930 Long-term application fee $2,450 |
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Grazing |
Up to 10-year application $2,065 |
Up to 10-year application $2,450 |
|
Gravel extraction and processing |
Various fees |
Up to 10-year application $2,450 |
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Land-based guided activities Incl: cycling, hunting |
One-off application $130 Long-term application $2,565 |
One-off application $930 Long-term application $2,450 |
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Events (large sporting or cultural) |
One-off application $230 Long-term application $2,065 |
One-off application $930 Long-term application $2,450 |
|
Guided day walks (conforming tracks) |
Up to 10 tracks $400 For each additional 10 tracks $115 |
Moving to an online application with upfront payment – fee TBC |
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Guided overnight walks / multi-day trips |
Varies by concession |
Fees start from $2,450 |
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Watercraft activities |
One-off application $130 Longer-term application $2,065 |
One-off application $930 Long-term application $2,450 |
|
Mining access arrangements |
MIA consent applications fees start from $500 Application processing fees start from $2,150 |
Actual time and costs apply – estimates will be provided |
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Parking |
One-off application $130 Long-term application $2,065 |
One-off application $186 Long-term application $2,450 |
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Other activities |
One-off concession $130 Long-term concession $2,065 |
One-off application $186 Long-term application $2,450 |