Ballot hunting:

  • $0 for a party to apply (pay online by card, non-refundable, includes GST).
  • If you win, there are no fees for the booking and permits.
  • Any blocks not claimed in the draw can be booked later for free, first come first served.
  • This ballot includes blocks that require a party size of at least two members.

weekly Pattern ballot

Apply: Mon 9 Feb 2026 - Tue 17 Feb 2026
Draw date: Wed 18 Feb 2026
Left-overs: Fri 27 Feb 2026
Hunt: Tue 21 Apr 2026 - Sun 26 Apr 2026

New Test ballot

Apply: Tue 10 Feb 2026 - Wed 11 Feb 2026
Draw date: Mon 16 Feb 2026
Left-overs: Wed 25 Feb 2026
Hunt: Mon 2 Mar 2026 - Sun 17 May 2026

Availibility ballot

Apply: Tue 23 Dec 2025 - Tue 6 Jan 2026
Draw date: Mon 12 Jan 2026
Left-overs: Tue 3 Feb 2026
Hunt: Mon 9 Feb 2026 - Sun 15 Feb 2026

Davids Ballot One ballot

Apply: Mon 15 Dec 2025 - Mon 22 Dec 2025
Draw date: Wed 24 Dec 2025
Left-overs: Thu 25 Dec 2025
Hunt: Mon 29 Dec 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026