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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

Reef Traditional Owners

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority acknowledges the continuing Sea Country management and custodianship of the Great Barrier Reef by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owne

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.