Before any activity is undertaken in the Marine Park it is essential to check the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003 to see if the activity is allowed, and whether the activity requires a Marine Parks Permit. Should you still be unsure or need any clarification, contact our Permits Unit by phoning (07) 4750 0700.

As a general guide, the following activities require a Marine Parks Permit.

• Most commercial activities, including tourist operations
• Installation and operation of structures, such as jetties, marinas, pontoons and aquaculture facilities
• Any works, such as repairs to structures, dredging and dumping of spoil, placement and operation of moorings
• Anchoring or mooring for an extended period
• Waste discharge from a fixed structure
• Research except for limited impact research
• Educational programs
  
• Traditional hunting

Most visitors to the Marine Park will NOT require a permit for recreational activities.

Related information

• Permit Application Form (Tourist Programs and Structures)[1.5MB ]
• Permit Application Form (Other Activities) [1.7MB]