The WPA Coordination Office (WPACO) within Defence is responsible for regulating and administering all aspects of non-defence access to the WPA under Defence's legislative and policy frameworks.

Delegations and authorisations are held to administer permissions granted under the Defence Act 1903, the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 and the Defence Force Regulations 1952 as preserved by the Defence Regulation 2016. Visit the Woomera Prohibited Area legislation page for further information.

Contacts

WPA Coordination Office

1300 727 420

wpaco@defence.gov.au

WPA Coordination Office
Department of Defence
PO Box 7901
Canberra BC ACT 2610

Woomera Test Range

Email: woomera.enquiries@defence.gov.au for tourist, opal mining and government access permit applications

Call: Air Force Test Ranges Squadron 1300 972 335 (1300 WPA DEL). For Woomera Test Range information, press 1.

Access Administration Compliance Officer
Woomera Test Range
PO Box 157
Woomera SA 5720