Whitsundays Plan of Management
Amendments now in progress
The Whitsundays is well known for its spectacular island scenery, fringing and offshore reefs. The reefs and islands support a range of wildlife including threatened species such as humpback whales, dugongs, loggerhead turtles and beach stone-curlews. The Whitsundays region is one of the most highly visited regions of the Great Barrier Reef receiving approximately 40 per cent of total tourism visitation*.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority originally released the Whitsundays Plan of Management in June 1998. The Plan aims to protect and conserve the values of the Whitsundays Area while allowing a range of use opportunities. In 1999, 2002 and 2005 amendments were made to the Plan to better manage the use of this popular area.
* Based on 2004 Environmental Management Charge (EMC) data
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Summary of 2005 Whitsunday Plan of Management Amendments
Related Documents
- Whitsundays Plan of Management [
Adobe Acrobat Format 531.95KB ] - Whitsundays Plan of Management Map [ Adobe Acrobat Format 237.91KB ]
- Whitsundays Plan of Management Guide [ Adobe Acrobat Format 522.82KB ]
- Whitsundays Plan of Management Insert – a summary of 2005 amendments [ Adobe Acrobat Format 206.82KB ]
Related Links
- Onboard - The Tourism Operator's Handbook
- Best Environmental Practices
- Fishweb - Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
- Zoning Plan and Zoning Maps
- Policy on Moorings in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
- Policy on Managing Tourism Permissions to Operate in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (including Allocation, Latency & Tenure)