Can I access the WPA for research and environmental activities?

Permits may be granted for research or environmental purposes.

  • Research – lodge your application at least 30 business days prior to proposed entry
  • Environmental – lodge your application at least 20 business days prior to proposed entry

Permits may be granted to access the WPA for 'other purposes' where there is no other suitable permit application available.

Other purposes permits could be granted for activities such as:

  • extractive minerals, gravel pits and sand
  • other licensed activities (please contact the WPA Coordination Office for advice)
  • Applications should be lodged at least 20 business days prior to proposed entry.

In addition to any Defence permit, permission from other land holders may also be needed from:

Exclusion Periods

Always check the WPA website for exclusion period notifications.

Please also call 1300 WPA DEL (1300 972 335 option 1) to check daily information about any access restrictions.