Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula

01/09/2026

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range will be open to Campers and Day Visitors this weekend:
Friday 4th September - Sunday 6th September 2026

Weekend Opening Hours Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)
Saturday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)
Sunday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)

Visitors Centre Hours Beecroft Range Visitors Centre: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Camper Information:
Campers must Check-In and Pay Fees at the Visitors Centre between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm to receive a vehicle permit.
Check-ins after 6:00pm are not permitted.

No entry permitted after 6:00pm, including new Day Visitors and Campers without a valid permit.

Bookings for Honeymoon Bay Campground open 14 days prior to your intended arrival on Friday at 9:00am. Exception: The Summer School Holidays.

Please note: Opening hours can be subject to change to support Defence capability.

Access to Crocodile Head Track is CLOSED due to Defence activities

To make a reservation and additional information, please visit the link below

Information for visitors to the Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula.

26/08/2026

Beecroft Weapons Range (BWR) will be closed to the public from Friday 28 August to Sunday 30 August 2026 due to ongoing hazard reduction burns in the vicinity of the Honeymoon Bay Campgrounds.

The range is tentatively working towards re-opening for normal public access from Friday 04 September 2026.

17/08/2026

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range has a planned Hazard Reduction Burn occurring on Thursday 20 August 2026.

You can expect to see smoke from these burns; however, they will be patrolled as required.

Please call ‘000’ if you see a fire in non-hazard reduction areas.

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range will be open to Campers and Day Visitors this weekend:
Friday 21 August – Sunday 23 August 2026

Weekend Opening Hours
Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)
Saturday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)
Sunday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)


Visitors Centre Hours: Beecroft Range Visitors Centre: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Camper Information: Campers must Check-In and Pay Fees at the Visitors Centre between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm to receive a vehicle permit.
Check-ins after 6:00pm are not permitted.

No entry permitted after 6:00pm, including new Day Visitors and Campers without a valid permit.

Bookings for Honeymoon Bay Campground open 14 days prior to your intended arrival on Friday at 9:00am. Exception: The Summer School Holidays.

Please note: Opening hours can be subject to change to support defence capability.

Access to Crocodile Head Track is CLOSED due to Defence activities

To make a reservation and additional information, please visit the link below:

Information for visitors to the Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula.

11/08/2026

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range will be open to Campers and Day Visitors this weekend:
Friday 14 August - Sunday 16 August 2026

Weekend Opening Hours
Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)

Saturday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)

Sunday: 2:00 am – 8:30 pm (Last entry: 6:00 pm)

Visitors Centre Hours Beecroft Range Visitors Centre: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Camper Information: Campers must Check-In and Pay Fees at the Visitors Centre between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm to receive a vehicle permit.
Check-ins after 6:00pm are not permitted.

No entry permitted after 6:00pm, including new Day Visitors and Campers without a valid permit.

Bookings for Honeymoon Bay Campground open 14 days prior to your intended arrival on Friday at 9:00am. Exception: The Summer School Holidays.

Please note: Opening hours can be subject to change to support defence capability.

Access to Crocodile Head Track is CLOSED due to Defence activities

To make a reservation and additional information, please visit the link below:

Information for visitors to the Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula.

21/07/2026

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range will be OPEN for Camper and Day Visitor access this weekend, Friday 24th July to Sunday 26th July 2026.

Weekend Range opening hours are:
Fri 12pm-8.30pm, last entry 6pm
Sat 2.00am-8.30pm, last entry 6pm
Sun 2.00am-8.30pm, last entry 6pm

Range Control/ Beecroft Range Visitor Centre is from open 12pm-6pm

Campers can Check-In and pay Camping fees via Range Control / Visitors Centre during office hours when the Range is open to the public. All campers are required to check-in to be issued a vehicle pass prior to entering BWR.

Campers are reminded that there is no access after 6pm if you have not already checked-in and been issued a vehicle pass.

Honeymoon Bay Campground online booking system is now available for campsite bookings. Overnight Campers now have the ability to book a site up to 14 days prior to arrival.

Access to Crocodile Head is CLOSED due to Defence activities.

For bookings please visit:

Information for visitors to the Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula.

16/07/2026

Beecroft Weapons Range (BWR) will close between Friday 31 July and Sunday 9 August 2026 in order to enable hazard reduction burns ahead of the 2026 High Risk Weather Season.

The range closure will affect all public access.

The BWR Visitor's Centre will also be closed during this window.

Public access will be reinstated on Friday 14 August 2026 per standard opening hours.

30/06/2026

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range, is open for the School Holidays from Friday 3rd July through to Sunday 19th July 2026, including the Honeymoon Bay and Bindijine Campgrounds.

Day Visitor opening hours are:
Friday 3rd July: 12pm to 8.30pm, with last entry by 6pm.
Saturday 4th July to Sunday 19th July: 2am to 8.30 pm, with last entry by 6pm.

Range Control/ Beecroft Range Visitor Centre is from open 12pm-6pm

Campers can Check-In and pay Camping fees via Range Control / Visitors Centre during office hours when the Range is open to the public. All campers are required to check-in to be issued a vehicle pass prior to entering BWR.

Campers are reminded that there is no access after 6pm if you have not already checked-in and been issued a vehicle pass.

Honeymoon Bay Campground online booking system is now available for campsite bookings. Overnight Campers now have the ability to book a site up to 14 days prior to arrival.

Access to Crocodile Head is CLOSED due to Defence activities.

For bookings please visit:

Information for visitors to the Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula.

23/06/2026

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range will be OPEN for Camper and Day Visitor access this weekend, Friday 26th June to Sunday 28th June 2026.

Weekend Range opening hours are:
Fri 12pm-8.30pm, last entry 6pm
Sat 2.00am-8.30pm, last entry 6pm
Sun 2.00am-8.30pm, last entry 6pm

Range Control/ Beecroft Range Visitor Centre is from open 12pm-6pm

Campers can Check-In and pay Camping fees via Range Control / Visitors Centre during office hours when the Range is open to the public. All campers are required to check-in to be issued a vehicle pass prior to entering BWR.

Campers are reminded that there is no access after 6pm if you have not already checked-in and been issued a vehicle pass.

Honeymoon Bay Campground online booking system is now available for campsite bookings. Overnight Campers now have the ability to book a site up to 14 days prior to arrival.

Access to Crocodile Head is CLOSED due to Defence activities.

For bookings please visit:

Information for visitors to the Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula.

16/06/2026

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range will be OPEN for Camper and Day Visitor access this weekend, Friday 19th June to Sunday 21st June 2026.

Weekend Range opening hours are:
Fri 12pm-8.30pm, last entry 6pm
Sat 2.00am-8.30pm, last entry 6pm
Sun 2.00am-8.30pm, last entry 6pm

Range Control/ Beecroft Range Visitor Centre is from open 12pm-6pm

Campers can Check-In and pay Camping fees via Range Control / Visitors Centre during office hours when the Range is open to the public. All campers are required to check-in to be issued a vehicle pass prior to entering BWR.

Campers are reminded that there is no access after 6pm if you have not already checked-in and been issued a vehicle pass.

Honeymoon Bay Campground online booking system is now available for campsite bookings. Overnight Campers now have the ability to book a site up to 14 days prior to arrival.

Access to Crocodile Head is CLOSED due to Defence activities.

For bookings please visit:

Information for visitors to the Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula.

09/06/2026

Bundarwa, Beecroft Weapons Range will be OPEN for Camper and Day Visitor access this weekend, Friday 12th June to Sunday 14th June 2026.

Weekend Range opening hours are:
Fri 12pm-8.30pm, last entry 6pm
Sat 2.00am-8.30pm, last entry 6pm
Sun 2.00am-8.30pm, last entry 6pm

Range Control/ Beecroft Range Visitor Centre is from open 12pm-6pm

Campers can Check-In and pay Camping fees via Range Control / Visitors Centre during office hours when the Range is open to the public. All campers are required to check-in to be issued a vehicle pass prior to entering BWR.

Campers are reminded that there is no access after 6pm if you have not already checked-in and been issued a vehicle pass.

Honeymoon Bay Campground online booking system is now available for campsite bookings. Overnight Campers now have the ability to book a site up to 14 days prior to arrival.

Access to Crocodile Head is CLOSED due to Defence activities.

For bookings please visit:

Information for visitors to the Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula.