Planning a trip to Western Australia’s national parks and reserves will be simpler and more convenient with a new online booking system set to launch by mid-2027.

Bookeasy Australia Pty Ltd has been selected to build the new system for customers purchasing park entry passes, and booking campsites and marine park anchorages and moorings managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).

DBCA Assistant Director Visitor Services Nathan Greenhill said the new system would make it easier for visitors to find and book their next park experience.

“We want visitors to start their trip with a straightforward, user-friendly booking experience,” Mr Greenhill said.

“Improvements over the current system will include a smarter search experience with interactive maps, improved filters and clearer results, making it easier to identify available sites and plan trips. Campers will also receive notifications before, during and after their stays.”

User feedback and testing will help shape the system’s development to ensure it is accessible, intuitive and meets visitors’ needs.

The platform will cater for high demand during peak visitation periods and give park managers and tourism partners better tools to manage visitor demand and local operations.

The agreement between DBCA and Bookeasy is for up to 10 years, comprising an initial three-year term and three extension options – two for three years each and a final one-year option.

In 2025-26 there were more than 190,000 online bookings for DBCA-managed campsites, up from 164,000 online bookings in the previous 12-months.