Miss Casey Ross Danggu Geikie Gorge. Photo Jesse Murdoch/DBCA
Miss Casey Ross Danggu Geikie Gorge. Photo Jesse Murdoch/DBCA

Permission is required to conduct any commercial activity on lands and water managed by DBCA.

This section contains information about conducting commercial activities, including licensing, insurance and filming, in these areas.

For new businesses, DBCA has produced a regulatory process map to clarify the pathways that eco and nature-based tourism businesses may need to navigate. You can download a copy of this process map at the bottom of this page. Information about the Eco and Nature-based Tourism 90-Day Regulatory Mapping and Reform Project, which aims to make it easier to start an eco or nature-based tourism business, is available on the Department of Treasury website.

A directory of useful contacts for businesses is available on our Doing business with DBCA page.

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Aboriginal tourism development

DBCA recognises the unique role and expertise Aboriginal people have as Traditional Owners of the lands and waters the department manages.

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Beekeeping on Crown land in Western Australia

Access to sites for beekeeping on certain Crown lands is managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).

Commercial event at the Collie River. Photo by Rod Annear/DBCA
Commercial events

DBCA licences are granted to operators conducting commercial events on DBCA-managed lands and waters.

Ningaloo Marine Park. Photo: Tourism Western Australia
Commercial filming

DBCA licences and lawful authorities are granted to operators conducting commercial filming activities on DBCA-managed lands and waters.

Lake Hillier, Middle Island near Esperance. Photo supplied by Tourism Western Australia
Commercial operations licensing

DBCA licences are granted to operators conducting commercial activities on DBCA-managed lands and waters.

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Commercial Operator Handbook

The official manual of licence conditions for businesses conducting commercial operations on DBCA-managed lands and waters.

Coral Bay. Photo: Tourism Western Australia
Commercial Operator Licensing System

DBCA's Commercial Operator Licensing System is an online licensing system for commercial operators conducting business in WA’s national parks and other conservation reserves.

Ningaloo Reef near Exmouth. Photo: Tourism Western Australia
Commercial opportunities

DBCA recognises that private sector development and activities on CALM Act land can improve visitor experiences and infrastructure, and contribute to recreation and tourism.

Karijini National Park Photo Tourism Western Australia
Market-led nature-based tourism opportunities

The State Government has invited proposals for new attractions, experiences and accommodation in WA’s national, marine and conservation parks as part of WA's COVID-19 recovery.

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Tourism Industry Reference Group

The Tourism Industry Reference Group provides a forum for constructive communication between the department and the tourism industry.

Acknowledgement of Country

The department respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of the land and water it manages, and recognises their continuing connection to land, water and community.