Superyachts

A superyacht is a high-value, luxury sailing or motor vessel in use for sport or pleasure — it is a great way to enjoy the Great Barrier Reef!

Other ways to help

The Great Barrier Reef is facing a range of pressures and all actions — big or small — matter to the future of this amazing natural wonder.

Fish for the future

The Reef’s under pressure. Small choices on the water can make a big difference.

What are the charges?

These charges are effective from 1 April 2024. Charges are reviewed annually and changed in line with the Brisbane Consumer Price Index. 

Our story

We are Australia’s lead management agency for the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most iconic natural areas.

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A home on the Reef: Meet James

With only six months left on his Australian visa, James Unsworth boarded a Greyhound bus and headed south, not knowing the journey would shape the next decade of his life.  

An overnight bus, a lagoon shower and a trial shift set James Unsworth on a nine‑year journey from tour guiding to Reef stewardship.

Reef guardians

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's Reef Guardian program recognises the good environmental work undertaken by communities and industries to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

Gifts and Benefits

The Australian Public Service Commission gifts and benefits reporting guidelines came in to effect from 18 October 2019.