The marine tourism industry, recreational users, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) and other government agencies all have a role to play in keeping the Reef ‘GREAT’. The GBRMPA in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA - historically referred to as the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service) have developed management tools and processes to provide a range of tourism and other opportunities throughout the Marine Park, and to minimise the impacts of tourism activities on the marine environment so the diversity, integrity and productivity of the Reef is maintained.

Consultation on tourism management issues are undertaken at all levels including operators, sector associations and through the peak marine tourism body the Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators.

The GBRMPA works closely with community groups, recreational users, Local Marine Advisory Committees (LMACs), and Tourism and Recreation Reef Advisory Committees (TRRAC) on key issues related to tourism and recreation in the Marine Park.

Working with the tourism industry and stakeholders, GBRMPA educate Marine Park visitors by promoting appreciation through interpretation and best practice information.

Related Links

• Policies and guidelines for tourism and recreation use of the Marine Park
  
• Management arrangements for tourism operations
• Indigenous participation in tourism
• Enforcement and Management of the Marine Park
• Environmental Management Charge
• Legislation
• Management arrangements at popular sites
  
• Site-specific management arrangements
  
• Plans of Management
• Zoning Plan
• Vessel Identification Numbers