Spatial Data Information

To access GBRMPA's spatial data layers download an application form for non-commercial and educational use, or download an application form for commercial use.

The following spatial layers are available either by request or by visiting the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA):

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Boundary

Boundaries of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park proclaimed under Subsection 31 (1) of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (CTH). For administrative purposes, the Amalgamated Great Barrier Reef Section is divided into four management areas.

Reefs

Major coral reef structures within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area as defined by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Includes drying or emergent reef areas of major coral reef structures and details those reef areas which may be submerged or exposed during tidal fluctuations from HAT to LAT.

Coastline and Islands

Coast, islands, islets, exposed rocks and cays of Queensland as defined by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

Marine Bioregions

Boundaries of the bioregions within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Designated Shipping Areas

Boundaries of the Designated Shipping Areas of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park proclaimed under Section 59 of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (CTH) and described in Part 10 of Schedule 1 of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003.

Dugong Protection Special Management Area

Boundaries of the Dugong Protection Special Management Area specified within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Regulations 2004.

No Dories Detached Special Management Area

Boundaries of the No Dories Detached Special Management Area specified within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Regulations 2004.

Restricted Access Special Management Area

Boundaries of the Restricted Access Special Management Area specified within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Regulations 2004.

Seasonal Closure Special Management Area

Boundaries of the Seasonal Closure Special Management Area specified within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Regulations 2004.

Cairns Area Plan of Management

Boundaries of the Cairns Planning Area of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park as derived from descriptions given in the Cairns Plan of Management proclaimed under Subsection 39W(1) of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (CTH).

Hinchinbrook Plan of Management

Boundaries of the Hinchinbrook Planning Area of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park as derived from descriptions given in the Hinchinbrook Plan of Management proclaimed under Subsection 39W(1) of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (CTH).

Whitsunday Plan of Management

Boundaries of the Whitsunday Planning Area of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park as derived from descriptions given in the Whitsunday Plan of Management proclaimed under Subsection 39W(1) of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975

(CTH).

Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreement (TUMRAs)

Traditional use activities in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park are managed under the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (CTH), and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 1983. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003 recognises that under section 211 of the Native Title Act 1993, native title holders may undertake traditional use of marine resources in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Remote Natural Area

Boundaries of the Remote Natural Area of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park described in Part 9 of Schedule 1 of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003.

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning

Boundaries of the Zoned areas of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park proclaimed under Section 32 of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (CTH) and described in Schedule 1 of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003.




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