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Far Northern site specific management
The Far Northern Management Area has lower recreational and tourism use than the southern areas and includes several iconic breeding and foraging grounds for a number of species.
Hinchinbrook Plan of Management
The Hinchinbrook Plan of Management helps protect and conserve the outstanding values of this world famous area while allowing for a range of experiences and uses in the Marine Park.
Mackay/Capricorn site specific management
The Mackay/Capricorn Management Area extends from Midge Point (south of Proserpine) to the southern boundary of the Marine Mark (north of Bundaberg). It is important to consider the rules for
Townsville/Whitsundays site specific management
To protect the values and balance multiple uses at a localised level, site specific management is required. It is important to consider the rules for these sites when planning your visit.
Traditional use of the Marine Park
There are approximately 70 Traditional Owner groups whose sea country includes the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and who are Traditional Owners of the Great Barrier Reef region with evidence
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Strategy
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Strategy for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is the Authority’s long-term strategy to strengthen the protection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Defence
The Australian Defence Force has operated and trained in the Great Barrier Reef region for more than 100 years. Training activities are undertaken in a few designated areas of the Reef, coveri
Special Management Areas
Special Management Areas manage access and use of a specific area and are in addition to zoning.
Planning your visit
Welcome to the Great Barrier Reef. A World Heritage area, the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem.