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Tourism and Recreation Management
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service have developed management tools such as permits to provide for tourism opportunities and to minimise the impacts of tourism activities on the environment.
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Tourism and Recreation Publications
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Policies
Policy is the GBRMPA's statement of intent about an issue. It works within the law and interprets the law for the particular circumstances. A clear outline of intent can provide guidance and predictable management for staff and users of the Marine Park.
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Permit details
Search by name, location or activity to see details of the 820 operators.
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Research
Crown-of-thorns starfish
Coral Bleaching
Education:
Reef ED - educate to keep it great
Industry Partnerships
Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators
Tourism and Recreation
Tourism and recreation are important ways for people to experience and learn about the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and help conserve this World Heritage Area.
Approximately 1.9 million tourists and 4.9 million recreational visitors visit the Great Barrier Reef each year. More...
- Tourism and recreation management
- What TOURISM experiences are on offer
- Climate change and tourism operators
- How to choose a high standard tour
- Management arrangements at popular sites
- RECREATION - other ways to experience the Marine Park
- Onboard - The tourism operators handbook for the Great Barrier Reef
- Super-yachts in the Marine Park
- Awards and recognition
- Visitor trends
- Newsletters and other information.
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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.
