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Tourism and Recreation in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Approximately 840 tourism operators and 1700 tourism vessels are permitted to operate in the Marine Park.
Tourism experiences in the Marine Park range from small sailing yachts cruising around the islands and wave piercing catamarans operating to reef-based pontoons to cruise ships carrying hundreds of people on international itineraries.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has a team dedicated to ensuring sustainable tourism and recreation within the Marine Park. The work of the team ranges from advice on management arrangements and best practice to raising industry standards and working with the tourism industry to achieve positive environmental outcomes.
We are committed to working in partnership with the tourism industry to ensure a healthy, well protected Reef.
Contact email: tourrec@gbrmpa.gov.au
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Free Zoning Maps
If you're heading out on the water, don't forget your free Zoning Map so you know where you can go and what you can do.
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Whale of a time
The Great Barrier Reef is a hive of activity. If you're lucky enough to see a humpback whale from May to September, make sure you keep a safe distance.
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Important milestone
We're delighted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park's World Heritage listing.
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Visit the Reef
Visit our Great Barrier Reef and discover its amazing plants, animals and habitats. There are a range of tourism experiences on offer.
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What you can do
Everyone has a role to play in protecting our Great Barrier Reef. Find out what you can do to help protect this Great Australian icon.
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Report marine strandings
If you see sick, dead or stranded marine animals please call RSPCA QLD 1300 ANIMAL
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Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef
A Vulnerability Assessment: of the issues that could have far-reaching consequences for the Great Barrier Reef.
