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2019. Queensland of ©State South along the meridian to the intersection of the Lizard Island Island Lizard the of intersection the to meridian the along South 4.

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intersection of the meridian 145°27.272’E (at or about 14°37.830’S, 14°37.830’S, about or (at 145°27.272’E meridian the of intersection

North-easterly along the coastal 1 500 metre line of Lizard Island to the the to Island Lizard of line metre 500 1 coastal the along North-easterly 3.

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progressively as described in the following: the in described as progressively

parallel 14°39.185’S (at or about 14°39.185’S, 145°27.041’E) then running running then 145°27.041’E) 14°39.185’S, about or (at 14°39.185’S parallel

the intersection of the Lizard Island coastline at mean low water and the the and water low mean at coastline Island Lizard the of intersection the

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the to 10 No. Reef Ribbon of crest reef the along South-westerly 4.

of Ribbon Reef No. 10 (at or about 14°39.717’S, 145°40.010’E) 14°39.717’S, about or (at 10 No. Reef Ribbon of

crest reef the of intersection the to meridian the along South 3.

the meridian 145°40.010’E (at or about 14°39.663’S, 145°40.010’E) 14°39.663’S, about or (at 145°40.010’E meridian the

and 10 No. Reef Ribbon of line metre 100 the of intersection the to

10 No. Reef Ribbon of line metre 100 the along North-easterly 2.

of Ribbon Reef No. 10 (at or about 14°40.161’S, 145°39.524’E) 14°40.161’S, about or (at 10 No. Reef Ribbon of Take all rubbish with you and put into bins on the shore. the on bins into put and you with rubbish all Take •

line metre 100 the of intersection the to parallel the along West 1.

not touching or standing on corals. on standing or touching not

145°39.581’E) then running progressively as described in the following: the in described as progressively running then 145°39.581’E)

as such practices, snorkelling best understand and Use •

intersection of the reef crest of Ribbon Reef No. 10 (at or about 14°40.161’S, 14°40.161’S, about or (at 10 No. Reef Ribbon of crest reef the of intersection

diverse and remarkable natural wonder. natural remarkable and diverse

seaweed and provide space for new corals to grow. to corals new for space provide and seaweed The area of the Ribbon Reefs sector bounded by a line commencing at the the at commencing line a by bounded sector Reefs Ribbon the of area The

this protect help will you available, where moorings, Boundary description Boundary

Avoid taking herbivorous fish like parrotfish, which remove remove which parrotfish, like fish herbivorous taking Avoid •

By taking a little extra care when anchoring and using using and anchoring when care extra little a taking By

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moorings public damaged or misused any report Please

Queensland’s North for the coral to rebuild. In some cases, the coral may never never may coral the cases, some In rebuild. to coral the for gbrmpa.gov.au — at free available maps, zoning your Check •

or destroy it. Under ideal circumstances, it may take years years take may it circumstances, ideal Under it. destroy or

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stunning vistas, both above and below the water, but it it but water, the below and above both vistas, stunning of limits The boundaries. their identify to markers protection

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Public moorings Use of moorings Protecting coral Reef protection areas Anchor with care outside reef When using public moorings, there are some key points protection markers Public moorings are installed at popular locations and The Great Barrier Reef and its island national parks are home The Great Barrier Reef contains many well-developed to note. Please ensure you follow best environmental practices have blue, cone-shaped buoys with a colour-coded band. to abundant and diverse marine life, attracting thousands fringing reefs that are particularly vulnerable to anchor • Public moorings in the northern GBR have a four hour when anchoring. This band tells you the class (vessel length) and maximum of visitors each year. Corals are among the most popular damage. To protect these highly diverse coral communities, wind strength limits that apply to the mooring*. or 24 hour time limit. attractions, yet they are the most vulnerable. there are reef protection areas where anchoring is not • Carry enough chain, or chain and line, for the Mooring specifications and conditions of use are also • Between 7am and 5pm, a vessel cannot occupy a mooring allowed. Most reef protection areas are marked by reef water depth. Coral reefs can be damaged by: displayed on the mooring tag attached to the pick-up line. for longer than the time limit specified on the mooring protection markers; some are unmarked. • Anchor in sand or mud away from corals. tag. This ensures fair and equitable use. • a vessel’s anchor and chain dropping or dragging on coral • Motor towards the anchor while retrieving it. If the Many privately-owned moorings also exist within Reef protection markers, indicating no-anchoring areas, • All public moorings are available for overnight use. • a vessel grounding when the wind changes or the anchor is stuck, motor the vessel above and slightly the marine parks. You should obtain the are white, pyramid-shaped buoys with a blue label. • If a vessel picks up a mooring tag with a four hour Mooring buoy and tide ebbs ahead of the anchor before retrieval. permission of the owner before using pick-up line (above). An imaginary line joining the markers forms the boundary • a chain or rope wrapping around coral or breaking a privately-owned mooring. time limit on or after 3pm, it may remain on that Pick-up tag (right). of the no-anchoring area. • Anchor far enough outside the line of reef protection mooring until 9am the next day. pieces off. markers to ensure all parts of the anchor chain and Never anchor on the reef flat inshore of the buoys or inside *Refer to the maps inside for a guide • Public moorings must not be used by more than one It may take many years for coral to recover. Some coral never rope remain outside the line of markers should the to mooring codes the line of buoys. You can anchor directly on the beach vessel at a time (tenders exempted), unless returns to its original condition. vessel swing. provided there are no tidal restrictions. Please note that otherwise stated. It is an offence to damage coral in the Great Barrier Reef reef protection markers must not be used as a mooring. Marked reef protection areas in the northern • Care should be taken to comply with all information How to pick up a mooring and Great Barrier Reef Coast marine parks. Great Barrier Reef are located at: displayed on the mooring buoy and tag. When picking up a mooring: • Picnic Bay (Magnetic Island) • It is an offence to remove, misuse or engage in • take note of the prevailing wind and tides. • Florence Bay (Magnetic Island) conduct that results in damage to a public mooring. Approach the mooring buoy by motoring into the • Arthur Bay (Magnetic Island) wind or tide (whichever is stronger) • Pioneer Bay (Orpheus Island) • observe the colour-coded band on the buoy to ensure • Yanks Jetty (Orpheus Island) your vessel is within the size and wind strength • The Haven (Hinchinbrook Island) limitations for the mooring • Watsons Bay (Lizard Island) • take care to avoid running over the pick-up line when • Anchor Bay (Lizard Island) approaching the mooring • Brook Islands • use a boat hook to retrieve the pick-up line • Russell Island • observe the mooring tag attached to the pick-up line • Normanby Island for information on the limits of use • Fitzroy Island • attach the mooring eye to a cleat or strong point • Low Islands on the bow of the vessel.

How to drop a mooring When dropping a mooring: Public moorings are generally located near drying A class (<10m vessels) reefs or shorelines. Care should be taken approaching • motor slowly towards the mooring to slacken Reef Protection Markers (RPM) 0 50 100 150 No Anchoring Area boundary and leaving buoys, particularly when mooring in poor the line slightly Metres weather, reduced visibility or at night. • cast the mooring pick-up lines well clear of the vessel Anchor chains damage coral— Mooring buoy, pick-up staghorn coral broken by anchor. Location of public moorings and reef protection area: Arthur Bay. Reef protection tag and pick-up line. • reverse away from the mooring buoy and line. Chris Jones © Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Never anchor on the reef flat inshore of reef protection markers. marker.

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South-westerly along the Lizard Island coastline at mean low water to the the to water low mean at coastline Island Lizard the along South-westerly 5.

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coastline at mean low water (at or about 14°38.770’S, 145°27.272’E) 14°38.770’S, about or (at water low mean at coastline Service, Wildlife and Parks Queensland

2019. Queensland of ©State South along the meridian to the intersection of the Lizard Island Island Lizard the of intersection the to meridian the along South 4.

145°27.272’E)

intersection of the meridian 145°27.272’E (at or about 14°37.830’S, 14°37.830’S, about or (at 145°27.272’E meridian the of intersection

North-easterly along the coastal 1 500 metre line of Lizard Island to the the to Island Lizard of line metre 500 1 coastal the along North-easterly 3.

line of Lizard Island (at or about 14°38.289’S, 145°26.264’E) 14°38.289’S, about or (at Island Lizard of line

North along the meridian to the intersection of the coastal 1 500 metre metre 500 1 coastal the of intersection the to meridian the along North 2.

South-westerly along the geodesic to 14°39.710’S, 145°26.264’E 14°39.710’S, to geodesic the along South-westerly 1.

progressively as described in the following: the in described as progressively

parallel 14°39.185’S (at or about 14°39.185’S, 145°27.041’E) then running running then 145°27.041’E) 14°39.185’S, about or (at 14°39.185’S parallel

the intersection of the Lizard Island coastline at mean low water and the the and water low mean at coastline Island Lizard the of intersection the

The area of the Lizard Island sector bounded by a line commencing at at commencing line a by bounded sector Island Lizard the of area The

Boundary description Boundary point of commencement. of point

©GBRMPA

the to 10 No. Reef Ribbon of crest reef the along South-westerly 4.

of Ribbon Reef No. 10 (at or about 14°39.717’S, 145°40.010’E) 14°39.717’S, about or (at 10 No. Reef Ribbon of

crest reef the of intersection the to meridian the along South 3.

the meridian 145°40.010’E (at or about 14°39.663’S, 145°40.010’E) 14°39.663’S, about or (at 145°40.010’E meridian the

and 10 No. Reef Ribbon of line metre 100 the of intersection the to

10 No. Reef Ribbon of line metre 100 the along North-easterly 2.

of Ribbon Reef No. 10 (at or about 14°40.161’S, 145°39.524’E) 14°40.161’S, about or (at 10 No. Reef Ribbon of Take all rubbish with you and put into bins on the shore. the on bins into put and you with rubbish all Take •

line metre 100 the of intersection the to parallel the along West 1.

not touching or standing on corals. on standing or touching not

145°39.581’E) then running progressively as described in the following: the in described as progressively running then 145°39.581’E)

as such practices, snorkelling best understand and Use •

intersection of the reef crest of Ribbon Reef No. 10 (at or about 14°40.161’S, 14°40.161’S, about or (at 10 No. Reef Ribbon of crest reef the of intersection

diverse and remarkable natural wonder. natural remarkable and diverse

seaweed and provide space for new corals to grow. to corals new for space provide and seaweed The area of the Ribbon Reefs sector bounded by a line commencing at the the at commencing line a by bounded sector Reefs Ribbon the of area The

this protect help will you available, where moorings, Boundary description Boundary

Avoid taking herbivorous fish like parrotfish, which remove remove which parrotfish, like fish herbivorous taking Avoid •

By taking a little extra care when anchoring and using using and anchoring when care extra little a taking By

Use a GPS and cross-check it with your zoning map. zoning your with it cross-check and GPS a Use •

islands and reefs and islands ©GBRMPA

on 13 QGOV (13 74 68). 74 (13 QGOV 13 on

return to its former glory. former its to return know where you’re going and what’s allowed. what’s and going you’re where know

moorings public damaged or misused any report Please

Queensland’s North for the coral to rebuild. In some cases, the coral may never never may coral the cases, some In rebuild. to coral the for gbrmpa.gov.au — at free available maps, zoning your Check •

or destroy it. Under ideal circumstances, it may take years years take may it circumstances, ideal Under it. destroy or report-an-incident

at coral Protecting

No-anchoring area (vessels under 7 seven metres excepted) metres seven 7 under (vessels area No-anchoring

Dropping an anchor on coral can take seconds to damage damage to seconds take can coral on anchor an Dropping

gbrmpa.gov.au/ 048 380 1800 or or hotline: 24-hour to

protection area protection

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to become increasingly frequent. increasingly become to activity fishing illegal suspected report Anonymously •

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Lizard Island Locality 1 unmarked reef reef unmarked 1 Locality Island Lizard

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predicted are which events, bleaching coral mass as such

to #LovetheReef. to Phone: 1800 990 177 990 1800 Phone:

and affect its ability to recover from serious disturbances, disturbances, serious from recover to ability its affect and

northern the in boundaries or use the moorings provided within them. them. within provided moorings the use or boundaries help can you ways more some are here actions, key two are

PO Box 1379, Townsville Qld 4810 Qld Townsville 1379, Box PO

Combined, these threats weaken the resilience of the Reef Reef the of resilience the weaken threats these Combined,

ensure you anchor correctly outside the no-anchoring area area no-anchoring the outside correctly anchor you ensure While using public moorings and anchoring away from coral coral from away anchoring and moorings public using While 280 Flinders St, Townsville St, Flinders 280

pressure from growing threats. growing from pressure can you so positions GPS provide descriptions boundary The

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Park Marine Reef Barrier Great anchoring and as climate change. climate as

contains some very fragile environments which are under under are which environments fragile very some contains below. maps the on shown are areas no-anchoring two these

such threats, accumulated of stress the withstand Reef the

qld.gov.au/ParkBrochures This brochure is also available at at available also is brochure This

stunning vistas, both above and below the water, but it it but water, the below and above both vistas, stunning of limits The boundaries. their identify to markers protection

moorings Public

By minimising your impact in the marine park, you can help help can you park, marine the in impact your minimising By

s qld.gov.au/NationalPark please visit us online at at online us visit please the world’s best managed marine areas. It offers visitors visitors offers It areas. marine managed best world’s the reef have not 1—do Locality Island Lizard and Hole Cod

the Reef? the

For Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) enquiries, enquiries, (QPWS) Service Wildlife and Parks Queensland For The Great Barrier Reef is an irreplaceable icon and one of of one and icon irreplaceable an is Reef Barrier Great The Reef— Barrier Great northern the in areas no-anchoring Two

No-anchoring area area No-anchoring

Unmarked reef protection areas protection reef Unmarked information Further protect to help you can How pressure under Reef

Cod Hole unmarked reef protection area protection reef unmarked Hole Cod Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Parks Queensland

Public moorings Use of moorings Protecting coral Reef protection areas Anchor with care outside reef When using public moorings, there are some key points protection markers Public moorings are installed at popular locations and The Great Barrier Reef and its island national parks are home The Great Barrier Reef contains many well-developed to note. Please ensure you follow best environmental practices have blue, cone-shaped buoys with a colour-coded band. to abundant and diverse marine life, attracting thousands fringing reefs that are particularly vulnerable to anchor • Public moorings in the northern GBR have a four hour when anchoring. This band tells you the class (vessel length) and maximum of visitors each year. Corals are among the most popular damage. To protect these highly diverse coral communities, wind strength limits that apply to the mooring*. or 24 hour time limit. attractions, yet they are the most vulnerable. there are reef protection areas where anchoring is not • Carry enough chain, or chain and line, for the Mooring specifications and conditions of use are also • Between 7am and 5pm, a vessel cannot occupy a mooring allowed. Most reef protection areas are marked by reef water depth. Coral reefs can be damaged by: displayed on the mooring tag attached to the pick-up line. for longer than the time limit specified on the mooring protection markers; some are unmarked. • Anchor in sand or mud away from corals. tag. This ensures fair and equitable use. • a vessel’s anchor and chain dropping or dragging on coral • Motor towards the anchor while retrieving it. If the Many privately-owned moorings also exist within Reef protection markers, indicating no-anchoring areas, • All public moorings are available for overnight use. • a vessel grounding when the wind changes or the anchor is stuck, motor the vessel above and slightly the marine parks. You should obtain the are white, pyramid-shaped buoys with a blue label. • If a vessel picks up a mooring tag with a four hour Mooring buoy and tide ebbs ahead of the anchor before retrieval. permission of the owner before using pick-up line (above). An imaginary line joining the markers forms the boundary • a chain or rope wrapping around coral or breaking a privately-owned mooring. time limit on or after 3pm, it may remain on that Pick-up tag (right). of the no-anchoring area. • Anchor far enough outside the line of reef protection mooring until 9am the next day. pieces off. markers to ensure all parts of the anchor chain and Never anchor on the reef flat inshore of the buoys or inside *Refer to the maps inside for a guide • Public moorings must not be used by more than one It may take many years for coral to recover. Some coral never rope remain outside the line of markers should the to mooring codes the line of buoys. You can anchor directly on the beach vessel at a time (tenders exempted), unless returns to its original condition. vessel swing. provided there are no tidal restrictions. Please note that otherwise stated. It is an offence to damage coral in the Great Barrier Reef reef protection markers must not be used as a mooring. Marked reef protection areas in the northern • Care should be taken to comply with all information How to pick up a mooring and Great Barrier Reef Coast marine parks. Great Barrier Reef are located at: displayed on the mooring buoy and tag. When picking up a mooring: • Picnic Bay (Magnetic Island) • It is an offence to remove, misuse or engage in • take note of the prevailing wind and tides. • Florence Bay (Magnetic Island) conduct that results in damage to a public mooring. Approach the mooring buoy by motoring into the • Arthur Bay (Magnetic Island) wind or tide (whichever is stronger) • Pioneer Bay (Orpheus Island) • observe the colour-coded band on the buoy to ensure • Yanks Jetty (Orpheus Island) your vessel is within the size and wind strength • The Haven (Hinchinbrook Island) limitations for the mooring • Watsons Bay (Lizard Island) • take care to avoid running over the pick-up line when • Anchor Bay (Lizard Island) approaching the mooring • Brook Islands • use a boat hook to retrieve the pick-up line • Russell Island • observe the mooring tag attached to the pick-up line • Normanby Island for information on the limits of use • Fitzroy Island • attach the mooring eye to a cleat or strong point • Low Islands on the bow of the vessel.

How to drop a mooring When dropping a mooring: Public moorings are generally located near drying A class (<10m vessels) reefs or shorelines. Care should be taken approaching • motor slowly towards the mooring to slacken Reef Protection Markers (RPM) 0 50 100 150 No Anchoring Area boundary and leaving buoys, particularly when mooring in poor the line slightly Metres weather, reduced visibility or at night. • cast the mooring pick-up lines well clear of the vessel Anchor chains damage coral— Mooring buoy, pick-up staghorn coral broken by anchor. Location of public moorings and reef protection area: Arthur Bay. Reef protection tag and pick-up line. • reverse away from the mooring buoy and line. Chris Jones © Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Never anchor on the reef flat inshore of reef protection markers. marker.

Includes material © The State of Queensland, © 21AT © Earth-i, all rights

COORDINATE SYSTEM: GCS GDA 1994 HORIZONTAL DATUM: GDA 1994

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point of commencement. of point

available to protect the reef. the protect to available

2019. May BP2225

when moorings Use

South-westerly along the Lizard Island coastline at mean low water to the the to water low mean at coastline Island Lizard the along South-westerly 5.

Science. and Environment of Department

coastline at mean low water (at or about 14°38.770’S, 145°27.272’E) 14°38.770’S, about or (at water low mean at coastline Service, Wildlife and Parks Queensland

2019. Queensland of ©State South along the meridian to the intersection of the Lizard Island Island Lizard the of intersection the to meridian the along South 4.

145°27.272’E)

intersection of the meridian 145°27.272’E (at or about 14°37.830’S, 14°37.830’S, about or (at 145°27.272’E meridian the of intersection

North-easterly along the coastal 1 500 metre line of Lizard Island to the the to Island Lizard of line metre 500 1 coastal the along North-easterly 3.

line of Lizard Island (at or about 14°38.289’S, 145°26.264’E) 14°38.289’S, about or (at Island Lizard of line

North along the meridian to the intersection of the coastal 1 500 metre metre 500 1 coastal the of intersection the to meridian the along North 2.

South-westerly along the geodesic to 14°39.710’S, 145°26.264’E 14°39.710’S, to geodesic the along South-westerly 1.

progressively as described in the following: the in described as progressively

parallel 14°39.185’S (at or about 14°39.185’S, 145°27.041’E) then running running then 145°27.041’E) 14°39.185’S, about or (at 14°39.185’S parallel

the intersection of the Lizard Island coastline at mean low water and the the and water low mean at coastline Island Lizard the of intersection the

The area of the Lizard Island sector bounded by a line commencing at at commencing line a by bounded sector Island Lizard the of area The

Boundary description Boundary point of commencement. of point

©GBRMPA

the to 10 No. Reef Ribbon of crest reef the along South-westerly 4.

of Ribbon Reef No. 10 (at or about 14°39.717’S, 145°40.010’E) 14°39.717’S, about or (at 10 No. Reef Ribbon of

crest reef the of intersection the to meridian the along South 3.

the meridian 145°40.010’E (at or about 14°39.663’S, 145°40.010’E) 14°39.663’S, about or (at 145°40.010’E meridian the

and 10 No. Reef Ribbon of line metre 100 the of intersection the to

10 No. Reef Ribbon of line metre 100 the along North-easterly 2.

of Ribbon Reef No. 10 (at or about 14°40.161’S, 145°39.524’E) 14°40.161’S, about or (at 10 No. Reef Ribbon of Take all rubbish with you and put into bins on the shore. the on bins into put and you with rubbish all Take •

line metre 100 the of intersection the to parallel the along West 1.

not touching or standing on corals. on standing or touching not

145°39.581’E) then running progressively as described in the following: the in described as progressively running then 145°39.581’E)

as such practices, snorkelling best understand and Use •

intersection of the reef crest of Ribbon Reef No. 10 (at or about 14°40.161’S, 14°40.161’S, about or (at 10 No. Reef Ribbon of crest reef the of intersection

diverse and remarkable natural wonder. natural remarkable and diverse

seaweed and provide space for new corals to grow. to corals new for space provide and seaweed The area of the Ribbon Reefs sector bounded by a line commencing at the the at commencing line a by bounded sector Reefs Ribbon the of area The

this protect help will you available, where moorings, Boundary description Boundary

Avoid taking herbivorous fish like parrotfish, which remove remove which parrotfish, like fish herbivorous taking Avoid •

By taking a little extra care when anchoring and using using and anchoring when care extra little a taking By

Use a GPS and cross-check it with your zoning map. zoning your with it cross-check and GPS a Use •

islands and reefs and islands ©GBRMPA

on 13 QGOV (13 74 68). 74 (13 QGOV 13 on

return to its former glory. former its to return

know where you’re going and what’s allowed. what’s and going you’re where know

moorings public damaged or misused any report Please

Queensland’s North for the coral to rebuild. In some cases, the coral may never never may coral the cases, some In rebuild. to coral the for gbrmpa.gov.au — at free available maps, zoning your Check •

or destroy it. Under ideal circumstances, it may take years years take may it circumstances, ideal Under it. destroy or

report-an-incident

at coral Protecting

No-anchoring area (vessels under 7 seven metres excepted) metres seven 7 under (vessels area No-anchoring

Dropping an anchor on coral can take seconds to damage damage to seconds take can coral on anchor an Dropping

1800 380 048 380 1800 gbrmpa.gov.au/ or or hotline: 24-hour to

protection area protection

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to become increasingly frequent. increasingly become to activity fishing illegal suspected report Anonymously •

Great Barrier Reef Reef Barrier Great

Lizard Island Locality 1 unmarked reef reef unmarked 1 Locality Island Lizard

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Public moorings Use of moorings Protecting coral Reef protection areas Anchor with care outside reef When using public moorings, there are some key points protection markers Public moorings are installed at popular locations and The Great Barrier Reef and its island national parks are home The Great Barrier Reef contains many well-developed to note. Please ensure you follow best environmental practices have blue, cone-shaped buoys with a colour-coded band. to abundant and diverse marine life, attracting thousands fringing reefs that are particularly vulnerable to anchor • Public moorings in the northern GBR have a four hour when anchoring. This band tells you the class (vessel length) and maximum of visitors each year. Corals are among the most popular damage. To protect these highly diverse coral communities, wind strength limits that apply to the mooring*. or 24 hour time limit. attractions, yet they are the most vulnerable. there are reef protection areas where anchoring is not • Carry enough chain, or chain and line, for the Mooring specifications and conditions of use are also • Between 7am and 5pm, a vessel cannot occupy a mooring allowed. Most reef protection areas are marked by reef water depth. Coral reefs can be damaged by: displayed on the mooring tag attached to the pick-up line. for longer than the time limit specified on the mooring protection markers; some are unmarked. • Anchor in sand or mud away from corals. tag. This ensures fair and equitable use. • a vessel’s anchor and chain dropping or dragging on coral • Motor towards the anchor while retrieving it. If the Many privately-owned moorings also exist within Reef protection markers, indicating no-anchoring areas, • All public moorings are available for overnight use. • a vessel grounding when the wind changes or the anchor is stuck, motor the vessel above and slightly the marine parks. You should obtain the are white, pyramid-shaped buoys with a blue label. • If a vessel picks up a mooring tag with a four hour Mooring buoy and tide ebbs ahead of the anchor before retrieval. permission of the owner before using pick-up line (above). An imaginary line joining the markers forms the boundary • a chain or rope wrapping around coral or breaking a privately-owned mooring. time limit on or after 3pm, it may remain on that Pick-up tag (right). of the no-anchoring area. • Anchor far enough outside the line of reef protection mooring until 9am the next day. pieces off. markers to ensure all parts of the anchor chain and Never anchor on the reef flat inshore of the buoys or inside *Refer to the maps inside for a guide • Public moorings must not be used by more than one It may take many years for coral to recover. Some coral never rope remain outside the line of markers should the to mooring codes the line of buoys. You can anchor directly on the beach vessel at a time (tenders exempted), unless returns to its original condition. vessel swing. provided there are no tidal restrictions. Please note that otherwise stated. It is an offence to damage coral in the Great Barrier Reef reef protection markers must not be used as a mooring. Marked reef protection areas in the northern • Care should be taken to comply with all information How to pick up a mooring and Great Barrier Reef Coast marine parks. Great Barrier Reef are located at: displayed on the mooring buoy and tag. When picking up a mooring: • Picnic Bay (Magnetic Island) • It is an offence to remove, misuse or engage in • take note of the prevailing wind and tides. • Florence Bay (Magnetic Island) conduct that results in damage to a public mooring. Approach the mooring buoy by motoring into the • Arthur Bay (Magnetic Island) wind or tide (whichever is stronger) • Pioneer Bay (Orpheus Island) • observe the colour-coded band on the buoy to ensure • Yanks Jetty (Orpheus Island) your vessel is within the size and wind strength • The Haven (Hinchinbrook Island) limitations for the mooring • Watsons Bay (Lizard Island) • take care to avoid running over the pick-up line when • Anchor Bay (Lizard Island) approaching the mooring • Brook Islands • use a boat hook to retrieve the pick-up line • Russell Island • observe the mooring tag attached to the pick-up line • Normanby Island for information on the limits of use • Fitzroy Island • attach the mooring eye to a cleat or strong point • Low Islands on the bow of the vessel.

How to drop a mooring When dropping a mooring: Public moorings are generally located near drying A class (<10m vessels) reefs or shorelines. Care should be taken approaching • motor slowly towards the mooring to slacken Reef Protection Markers (RPM) 0 50 100 150 No Anchoring Area boundary and leaving buoys, particularly when mooring in poor the line slightly Metres weather, reduced visibility or at night. • cast the mooring pick-up lines well clear of the vessel Anchor chains damage coral— Mooring buoy, pick-up staghorn coral broken by anchor. Location of public moorings and reef protection area: Arthur Bay. Reef protection tag and pick-up line. • reverse away from the mooring buoy and line. Chris Jones © Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Never anchor on the reef flat inshore of reef protection markers. marker.

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How to drop a mooring When dropping a mooring: Public moorings are generally located near drying A class (<10m vessels) reefs or shorelines. Care should be taken approaching • motor slowly towards the mooring to slacken Reef Protection Markers (RPM) 0 50 100 150 No Anchoring Area boundary and leaving buoys, particularly when mooring in poor the line slightly Metres weather, reduced visibility or at night. • cast the mooring pick-up lines well clear of the vessel Anchor chains damage coral— Mooring buoy, pick-up staghorn coral broken by anchor. Location of public moorings and reef protection area: Arthur Bay. Reef protection tag and pick-up line. • reverse away from the mooring buoy and line. Chris Jones © Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Never anchor on the reef flat inshore of reef protection markers. marker.

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0 0 A 10m 16° 55.784’S 145° 59.297’E ' Watsons Bay Lizard Island to Innisfail ' Mission Beach to Townsville ° 0 Two ° 0 A 10m 16° 55.412’S 145° 59.618’E 5 X 1 x A 5 1 1 *# RPA Islands A 10m 16° 55.393’S 145° 59.529’E A 10m 16° 55.377’S 145° 59.782’E Dunk (Coonanglebah) Island Anchor Bay Class of Maximum Maximum # mooring vessel length wind speed B 20m 16° 55.711’S 145° 59.261’E Keeper Reef and Wheeler Reef Inset

* S S RPA Ribbon No 5 Reef B 20m 16° 55.712’S 145° 59.306’E " Otter Reef Bandjin " 0 0

Three ' ' Lizard Island X Reefs X 2 x D X B 20m 16° 55.750’S 145° 59.297’E ° 0 ° 0 * Islands T 6m - tender only 24 knots 8 8 Locality 1 B 20m 16° 55.757’S 145° 59.258’E 1 1 # Britomart Myrmidon * URPA 10m - monohull Flynn Reef C 25m 16° 44.053’S 146° 15.908’E X A 24 knots Otter Reef Reef Reef Ribbon Reefs 9m - multihull Green Island B 20m 16° 45.145’S 145° 58.322’E North Island Lark Reef 20m - monohull B 20m 16° 45.145’S 145° 58.365’E X B 34 knots X 1 x B Keeper Reef 18m - multihull C 25m 16° 45.317’S 145° 57.981’E # X 1 x C High Island A 10m 17° 09.183’S 146° 00.242’E * Brook 25m - monohull Islands RPA Palm John X C 34 knots Little Fitzroy Island A 10m 16° 55.321’S 146° 00.314’E Brewer Ribbon No 3 Reef - multihull Islands X 22m Lizard Island – Mermaid Bay A 10m 14° 38.759’S 145° 27.219’E Goold Reef 1 x C X 35m - monohull A 10m 14° 38.846’S 145° 27.253’E Brook H! X X D 34 knots Island Keeper Reef X 1 x D 30m - multihull Lizard Island – Watsons Bay A 10m 14° 39.768’S 145° 27.056’E Islands Wheeler Cooktown *# Low Isles B 20m 16° 22.883’S 145° 33.579’E Missionary Reef Reef Protection Area (RPA) *# B 20m 16° 22.892’S 145° 33.532’E Bay Magnetic Unmarked Reef Protection Area (URPA) C 25m 16° 22.937’S 145° 33.836’E !. Britomart Reef Island Wheeler Reef Ribbon No 1 Reef C 25m 16° 22.906’S 145° 33.839’E Cardwell Lizard Island Locality 1 Hinchinbrook X 1 x C * (only applies to vessels >7 metres) C 25m 16° 22.864’S 145° 33.848’E Mackay Reef B 20m 16° 02.611’S 145° 38.693’E Island !H !H Cairns Planning Area boundary Townsville AIMS East Hope Island C 25m 16° 02.603’S 145° 38.632’E X 1 x B Michaelmas Cay A 10m 16° 36.289’S 145° 58.433’E Scraggy Point 0 10 20 30 !H C 25m 16° 36.271’S 145° 58.421’E Alva X 2 x C Hope The Haven Kms X Milln Reef C 25m 16° 47.310’S 146° 15.961’E *# Trunk Reef X 1 x D Islands Normanby Island T 6m 17° 12.556’S 146° 04.429’E RPA Coral Sea CAIRNS PLANNING B 20m 17° 12.241’S 146° 04.434’E (protected fish trap) Kelso Reef Norman Reef C 25m 16° 25.894’S 145° 59.218’E AREA Ribbon No 3 Reef C 25m 15° 30.468’S 145° 47.869’E Bramble Reef Mackay Reef D 35m 15° 30.289’S 145° 47.953’E S S " "

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Island 1 1 X 1 x C 18m - multihull AREA 25m - monohull Arthur Bay Green Island X C 34 knots X Little Fitzroy Island 22m - multihull Magnetic X 1 x A X 2 x B *# RPA H! X 1 x A 35m - monohull Island X 1 x C Cairns X D 34 knots 30m - multihull S S " " # 0 Fitzroy 0 * ' Sudbury ' Reef Protection Area (RPA) Geoffrey Bay ° 0 Fitzroy Island Island ° 0

7 7 X 1 x T 1 X 7 x A Cay Sudbury Cay 1 Hinchinbrook Planning Area boundary Maori X 4 x B X 1 x C Reef X *# RPA 1 x D P*#icnic Bay High Island RPA X 1 x A !. ´ Frankland ´ Townsville Normanby Island Islands 0 10 20 30 40 50 X 1 x T 0 10 20 30 Kilometres X 1 x B Kilometres *# RPA Map Projection: Unprojected Geographics Map Projection: Unprojected Geographics Map Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 Russell Island Howie Reef Map Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 Names are not necessarily authoritative X 1 x A Names are not necessarily authoritative SDC121013a February 2019 SDC121013b February 2019 X 2 x B H! Nathan Reef *# RPA Innisfail 145°0'0"E 146°0'0"E 146°0'0"E 147°0'0"E

Using public moorings LOCATION Mooring Max. Installed Installed class vessel latitude longitude Lizard Island to Innisfail To protect fragile reefs in high-use areas, rules to help stop These rules are to help make sure public moorings continue length GDA94 ddm GDA94 ddm misuse of public moorings and reef protection markers are to be available for everyone’s use. It’s about playing fair (Cairns Area Plan of Management) Brook Islands (North Island) B 20m 18° 08.292’S 146° 16.629’E in place. While there have always been rules around the use while out on the water. Anyone found to be misusing Dunk Island B 20m 17° 55.976’S 146° 08.251’E Some places in the Cairns Area have special values so there are of moorings, the rules have been updated to outline what is a public mooring or public infrastructure may be issued B 20m 17° 56.034’S 146° 08.094’E John Brewer Reef B 20m 18° 37.331’S 147° 03.149’E rules in place to protect these areas. Some of the rules relating to considered misuse of public moorings. This includes: with a penalty infringement notice. anchoring and mooring are summarised below. You should consult C 25m 18° 37.170’S 147° 03.368’E • exceeding time limits Keeper Reef C 25m 18° 44.617’S 147° 15.994’E the Cairns Area Plan of Management for more information (including The appropriate use of public moorings is outlined in • attaching more than one vessel to a public mooring Lodestone Reef C 25m 18° 41.289’S 147° 05.777’E maps), available at gbrmpa.gov.au. the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 2019. Magnetic Island – Geoffrey Bay T 6m 19° 09.291’S 146°52.113’E • rafting-up—attaching multiple vessels in a chain Magnetic Island – Arthur Bay A 10m 19° 07.775’S 146° 52.686’E when one vessel is attached to the mooring Magnetic Island – Florence Bay A 10m 19° 07.376’S 146° 52.810’E Anchoring near moorings • altering the mooring Instructions to vessel masters B 20m 19° 07.327’S 146° 52.937’E You cannot anchor within 50 metres of a mooring or 200 metres • not following the instructions on the mooring. 1. Vessel masters are solely responsible for the safety B 20m 19° 07.361’S 146° 52.867’E of a pontoon, except at the following Locations: Orpheus Island – Pioneer Bay B 20m 18° 35.995’S 146° 29.335’E of their vessel while using the public moorings. B 20m 18° 35.770’S 146° 29.242’E • Lizard Island Locality 2 and 3 2. A watch must be kept at all times while the vessel B 20m 18° 35.724’S 146° 29.211’E • Cape Tribulation Bay Locality 1 Disclaimer: The published positions are correct to the best of the B 20m 18° 35.723’S 146° 29.267’E is on the mooring. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Queensland Parks • East Hope Island Reef (15–065) and Wildlife Service knowledge at May 2019. No guarantee is given Orpheus Island – Hazard Bay B 20m 18° 38.561’S 146° 29.423’E 3. Be aware of changing weather and sea conditions and that the moorings are in the location shown in the tables. Vessel B 20m 18° 38.909’S 146° 29.209’E • Low Island Locality skippers should verify the moorings position with their own GPS Orpheus Island – Yanks Jetty A 10m 18° 39.119’S 146° 29.150’E • Green Island Reef Locality Coral diversity of the northern Great Barrier your proximity to obstacles, including coral and other equipment prior to attempting to access the moorings. Particular A 10m 18° 39.193’S 146° 29.180’E Reef, includes delicate and easily damaged care should be taken in accessing the moorings in poor weather, • Fitzroy Island plate corals (left) and bushy corals (above and right). vessels, and how these may be affected by mooring swing. reduced visibility or at night. Wheeler Reef C 25m 18° 47.713’S 147° 31.279’S X

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0 0 A 10m 16° 55.784’S 145° 59.297’E ' Watsons Bay Lizard Island to Innisfail ' Mission Beach to Townsville ° 0 Two ° 0 A 10m 16° 55.412’S 145° 59.618’E 5 X 1 x A 5 1 1 *# RPA Islands A 10m 16° 55.393’S 145° 59.529’E A 10m 16° 55.377’S 145° 59.782’E Dunk (Coonanglebah) Island Anchor Bay Class of Maximum Maximum # mooring vessel length wind speed B 20m 16° 55.711’S 145° 59.261’E Keeper Reef and Wheeler Reef Inset

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Three ' ' Lizard Island X Reefs X 2 x D X B 20m 16° 55.750’S 145° 59.297’E ° 0 ° 0 * Islands T 6m - tender only 24 knots 8 8 Locality 1 B 20m 16° 55.757’S 145° 59.258’E 1 1 # Britomart Myrmidon * URPA 10m - monohull Flynn Reef C 25m 16° 44.053’S 146° 15.908’E X A 24 knots Otter Reef Reef Reef Ribbon Reefs 9m - multihull Green Island B 20m 16° 45.145’S 145° 58.322’E North Island Lark Reef 20m - monohull B 20m 16° 45.145’S 145° 58.365’E X B 34 knots X 1 x B Keeper Reef 18m - multihull C 25m 16° 45.317’S 145° 57.981’E # X 1 x C High Island A 10m 17° 09.183’S 146° 00.242’E * Brook 25m - monohull Islands RPA Palm John X C 34 knots Little Fitzroy Island A 10m 16° 55.321’S 146° 00.314’E Brewer Ribbon No 3 Reef - multihull Islands X 22m Lizard Island – Mermaid Bay A 10m 14° 38.759’S 145° 27.219’E Goold Reef 1 x C X 35m - monohull A 10m 14° 38.846’S 145° 27.253’E Island Brook H! X X D 34 knots Keeper Reef X 1 x D 30m - multihull Lizard Island – Watsons Bay A 10m 14° 39.768’S 145° 27.056’E Islands Wheeler Cooktown *# Low Isles B 20m 16° 22.883’S 145° 33.579’E Missionary Reef Reef Protection Area (RPA) *# B 20m 16° 22.892’S 145° 33.532’E Bay Magnetic Unmarked Reef Protection Area (URPA) C 25m 16° 22.937’S 145° 33.836’E !. Britomart Reef Island Wheeler Reef Ribbon No 1 Reef C 25m 16° 22.906’S 145° 33.839’E Cardwell Lizard Island Locality 1 Hinchinbrook X 1 x C * (only applies to vessels >7 metres) C 25m 16° 22.864’S 145° 33.848’E Mackay Reef B 20m 16° 02.611’S 145° 38.693’E Island !H !H Cairns Planning Area boundary Townsville AIMS East Hope Island C 25m 16° 02.603’S 145° 38.632’E X 1 x B Michaelmas Cay A 10m 16° 36.289’S 145° 58.433’E Scraggy Point 0 10 20 30 !H C 25m 16° 36.271’S 145° 58.421’E Alva X 2 x C Hope The Haven Kms X Milln Reef C 25m 16° 47.310’S 146° 15.961’E *# Trunk Reef X 1 x D Islands Normanby Island T 6m 17° 12.556’S 146° 04.429’E RPA Coral Sea CAIRNS PLANNING B 20m 17° 12.241’S 146° 04.434’E (protected fish trap) Kelso Reef Norman Reef C 25m 16° 25.894’S 145° 59.218’E AREA Ribbon No 3 Reef C 25m 15° 30.468’S 145° 47.869’E Bramble Reef Mackay Reef D 35m 15° 30.289’S 145° 47.953’E S S " "

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Class of Maximum Maximum mooring vessel length wind speed Yanks Jetty Michaelmas Cay X Flynn Reef 2 x A X T 6m - tender only *# RPA Florence Bay Upolu Cay X 1 x C 24 knots Vlasoff Cay X 1 x A 10m - monohull Arlington X A 24 knots X 2 x B

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Using public moorings LOCATION Mooring Max. Installed Installed class vessel latitude longitude Lizard Island to Innisfail To protect fragile reefs in high-use areas, rules to help stop These rules are to help make sure public moorings continue length GDA94 ddm GDA94 ddm misuse of public moorings and reef protection markers are to be available for everyone’s use. It’s about playing fair (Cairns Area Plan of Management) Brook Islands (North Island) B 20m 18° 08.292’S 146° 16.629’E in place. While there have always been rules around the use while out on the water. Anyone found to be misusing Dunk Island B 20m 17° 55.976’S 146° 08.251’E Some places in the Cairns Area have special values so there are of moorings, the rules have been updated to outline what is a public mooring or public infrastructure may be issued B 20m 17° 56.034’S 146° 08.094’E John Brewer Reef B 20m 18° 37.331’S 147° 03.149’E rules in place to protect these areas. Some of the rules relating to considered misuse of public moorings. This includes: with a penalty infringement notice. anchoring and mooring are summarised below. You should consult C 25m 18° 37.170’S 147° 03.368’E • exceeding time limits Keeper Reef C 25m 18° 44.617’S 147° 15.994’E the Cairns Area Plan of Management for more information (including The appropriate use of public moorings is outlined in • attaching more than one vessel to a public mooring Lodestone Reef C 25m 18° 41.289’S 147° 05.777’E maps), available at gbrmpa.gov.au. the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 2019. Magnetic Island – Geoffrey Bay T 6m 19° 09.291’S 146°52.113’E • rafting-up—attaching multiple vessels in a chain Magnetic Island – Arthur Bay A 10m 19° 07.775’S 146° 52.686’E when one vessel is attached to the mooring Magnetic Island – Florence Bay A 10m 19° 07.376’S 146° 52.810’E Anchoring near moorings • altering the mooring Instructions to vessel masters B 20m 19° 07.327’S 146° 52.937’E You cannot anchor within 50 metres of a mooring or 200 metres • not following the instructions on the mooring. 1. Vessel masters are solely responsible for the safety B 20m 19° 07.361’S 146° 52.867’E of a pontoon, except at the following Locations: Orpheus Island – Pioneer Bay B 20m 18° 35.995’S 146° 29.335’E of their vessel while using the public moorings. B 20m 18° 35.770’S 146° 29.242’E • Lizard Island Locality 2 and 3 2. A watch must be kept at all times while the vessel B 20m 18° 35.724’S 146° 29.211’E • Cape Tribulation Bay Locality 1 Disclaimer: The published positions are correct to the best of the B 20m 18° 35.723’S 146° 29.267’E is on the mooring. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Queensland Parks • East Hope Island Reef (15–065) and Wildlife Service knowledge at May 2019. No guarantee is given Orpheus Island – Hazard Bay B 20m 18° 38.561’S 146° 29.423’E 3. Be aware of changing weather and sea conditions and that the moorings are in the location shown in the tables. Vessel B 20m 18° 38.909’S 146° 29.209’E • Low Island Locality skippers should verify the moorings position with their own GPS Orpheus Island – Yanks Jetty A 10m 18° 39.119’S 146° 29.150’E • Green Island Reef Locality Coral diversity of the northern Great Barrier your proximity to obstacles, including coral and other equipment prior to attempting to access the moorings. Particular A 10m 18° 39.193’S 146° 29.180’E Reef, includes delicate and easily damaged care should be taken in accessing the moorings in poor weather, • Fitzroy Island plate corals (left) and bushy corals (above and right). vessels, and how these may be affected by mooring swing. reduced visibility or at night. Wheeler Reef C 25m 18° 47.713’S 147° 31.279’S X

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0 0 A 10m 16° 55.784’S 145° 59.297’E ' Watsons Bay Lizard Island to Innisfail ' Mission Beach to Townsville ° 0 Two ° 0 A 10m 16° 55.412’S 145° 59.618’E 5 X 1 x A 5 1 1 *# RPA Islands A 10m 16° 55.393’S 145° 59.529’E A 10m 16° 55.377’S 145° 59.782’E Dunk (Coonanglebah) Island Anchor Bay Class of Maximum Maximum # mooring vessel length wind speed B 20m 16° 55.711’S 145° 59.261’E Keeper Reef and Wheeler Reef Inset

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Three ' ' Lizard Island X Reefs X 2 x D X B 20m 16° 55.750’S 145° 59.297’E ° 0 ° 0 * Islands T 6m - tender only 24 knots 8 8 Locality 1 B 20m 16° 55.757’S 145° 59.258’E 1 1 # Britomart Myrmidon * URPA 10m - monohull Flynn Reef C 25m 16° 44.053’S 146° 15.908’E X A 24 knots Otter Reef Reef Reef Ribbon Reefs 9m - multihull Green Island B 20m 16° 45.145’S 145° 58.322’E North Island Lark Reef 20m - monohull B 20m 16° 45.145’S 145° 58.365’E X B 34 knots X 1 x B Keeper Reef 18m - multihull C 25m 16° 45.317’S 145° 57.981’E # X 1 x C High Island A 10m 17° 09.183’S 146° 00.242’E * Brook 25m - monohull Islands RPA Palm John X C 34 knots Little Fitzroy Island A 10m 16° 55.321’S 146° 00.314’E Brewer Ribbon No 3 Reef - multihull Islands X 22m Lizard Island – Mermaid Bay A 10m 14° 38.759’S 145° 27.219’E Goold Reef 1 x C X 35m - monohull A 10m 14° 38.846’S 145° 27.253’E Brook H! X X D 34 knots Island Keeper Reef X 1 x D 30m - multihull Lizard Island – Watsons Bay A 10m 14° 39.768’S 145° 27.056’E Islands Wheeler Cooktown *# Low Isles B 20m 16° 22.883’S 145° 33.579’E Missionary Reef Reef Protection Area (RPA) *# B 20m 16° 22.892’S 145° 33.532’E Bay Magnetic Unmarked Reef Protection Area (URPA) C 25m 16° 22.937’S 145° 33.836’E !. Britomart Reef Island Wheeler Reef Ribbon No 1 Reef C 25m 16° 22.906’S 145° 33.839’E Cardwell Lizard Island Locality 1 Hinchinbrook X 1 x C * (only applies to vessels >7 metres) C 25m 16° 22.864’S 145° 33.848’E Mackay Reef B 20m 16° 02.611’S 145° 38.693’E Island !H !H Cairns Planning Area boundary Townsville AIMS East Hope Island C 25m 16° 02.603’S 145° 38.632’E X 1 x B Michaelmas Cay A 10m 16° 36.289’S 145° 58.433’E Scraggy Point 0 10 20 30 !H C 25m 16° 36.271’S 145° 58.421’E Alva X 2 x C Hope The Haven Kms X Milln Reef C 25m 16° 47.310’S 146° 15.961’E *# Trunk Reef X 1 x D Islands Normanby Island T 6m 17° 12.556’S 146° 04.429’E RPA Coral Sea CAIRNS PLANNING B 20m 17° 12.241’S 146° 04.434’E (protected fish trap) Kelso Reef Norman Reef C 25m 16° 25.894’S 145° 59.218’E AREA Ribbon No 3 Reef C 25m 15° 30.468’S 145° 47.869’E Bramble Reef Mackay Reef D 35m 15° 30.289’S 145° 47.953’E S S " "

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145°0'0"E 146°0'0"E LOCATION Mooring Max. Installed latitude Installed longitude 146°0'0"E 147°0'0"E class vessel GDA94 ddm GDA94 ddm Nymph No Name Reef length Island Lizard Cod Hole Island X 2 x D Cod Hole D 35m 14° 39.871’S 145° 39.792’E Barnard Turtle *# URPA D 35m 14° 39.784’S 145° 39.886’E Islands Group East Hope Island B 20m 15° 43.738’S 145° 27.392’E C 25m 15° 43.844’S 145° 27.380’E Dunk Island Ribbon No 10 Reef C 25m 15° 43.796’S 145° 27.341’E X 2 x B Rocky Location of Public Moorings and D 35m 15° 43.740’S 145° 27.336’E Location of Public Moorings and Lizard Island Islets Fitzroy Island A 10m 16° 56.046’S 145° 58.979’E Mermaid Bay Reef Protection Areas from A 10m 16° 55.941’S 145° 59.120’E Beaver Reef Reef Protection Areas from X 2 x A A 10m 16° 55.914’S 145° 59.160’E !. S S

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0 0 A 10m 16° 55.784’S 145° 59.297’E ' Watsons Bay Lizard Island to Innisfail ' Mission Beach to Townsville ° 0 Two ° 0 A 10m 16° 55.412’S 145° 59.618’E 5 X 1 x A 5 1 1 *# RPA Islands A 10m 16° 55.393’S 145° 59.529’E A 10m 16° 55.377’S 145° 59.782’E Dunk (Coonanglebah) Island Anchor Bay Class of Maximum Maximum # mooring vessel length wind speed B 20m 16° 55.711’S 145° 59.261’E Keeper Reef and Wheeler Reef Inset

* S S RPA Ribbon No 5 Reef B 20m 16° 55.712’S 145° 59.306’E " Otter Reef Bandjin " 0 0

Three ' ' Lizard Island X Reefs X 2 x D X B 20m 16° 55.750’S 145° 59.297’E ° 0 ° 0 * Islands T 6m - tender only 24 knots 8 8 Locality 1 B 20m 16° 55.757’S 145° 59.258’E 1 1 # Britomart Myrmidon * URPA 10m - monohull Flynn Reef C 25m 16° 44.053’S 146° 15.908’E X A 24 knots Otter Reef Reef Reef Ribbon Reefs 9m - multihull Green Island B 20m 16° 45.145’S 145° 58.322’E North Island Lark Reef 20m - monohull B 20m 16° 45.145’S 145° 58.365’E X B 34 knots X 1 x B Keeper Reef 18m - multihull C 25m 16° 45.317’S 145° 57.981’E # X 1 x C High Island A 10m 17° 09.183’S 146° 00.242’E * Brook 25m - monohull Islands RPA Palm John X C 34 knots Little Fitzroy Island A 10m 16° 55.321’S 146° 00.314’E Brewer Ribbon No 3 Reef - multihull Islands X 22m Lizard Island – Mermaid Bay A 10m 14° 38.759’S 145° 27.219’E Goold Reef 1 x C X 35m - monohull A 10m 14° 38.846’S 145° 27.253’E Brook H! X X D 34 knots Island Keeper Reef X 1 x D 30m - multihull Lizard Island – Watsons Bay A 10m 14° 39.768’S 145° 27.056’E Islands Wheeler Cooktown *# Low Isles B 20m 16° 22.883’S 145° 33.579’E Missionary Reef Reef Protection Area (RPA) *# B 20m 16° 22.892’S 145° 33.532’E Bay Magnetic Unmarked Reef Protection Area (URPA) C 25m 16° 22.937’S 145° 33.836’E !. Britomart Reef Island Wheeler Reef Ribbon No 1 Reef C 25m 16° 22.906’S 145° 33.839’E Cardwell Lizard Island Locality 1 Hinchinbrook X 1 x C * (only applies to vessels >7 metres) C 25m 16° 22.864’S 145° 33.848’E Mackay Reef B 20m 16° 02.611’S 145° 38.693’E Island !H !H Cairns Planning Area boundary Townsville AIMS East Hope Island C 25m 16° 02.603’S 145° 38.632’E X 1 x B Michaelmas Cay A 10m 16° 36.289’S 145° 58.433’E Scraggy Point 0 10 20 30 !H C 25m 16° 36.271’S 145° 58.421’E Alva X 2 x C Hope The Haven Kms X Milln Reef C 25m 16° 47.310’S 146° 15.961’E *# Trunk Reef X 1 x D Islands Normanby Island T 6m 17° 12.556’S 146° 04.429’E RPA Coral Sea CAIRNS PLANNING B 20m 17° 12.241’S 146° 04.434’E (protected fish trap) Kelso Reef Norman Reef C 25m 16° 25.894’S 145° 59.218’E AREA Ribbon No 3 Reef C 25m 15° 30.468’S 145° 47.869’E Bramble Reef Mackay Reef D 35m 15° 30.289’S 145° 47.953’E S S " "

0 X 0 Pioneer Bay ' 1 x B Agincourt ' Ribbon No 5 Reef D 35m 15° 22.745’S 145° 46.488’E

° 0 X ° 0 D 35m 15° 22.831’S 145° 46.589’E X 4 x B 6 1 x C Reefs 6 1 1 *# Russell Island A 10m 17° 13.550’S 146° 05.398’E RPA John Brewer Reef B 20m 17° 13.508’S 146° 05.372’E X 1 x B B 20m 17° 13.455’S 146° 05.374’E Orpheus Snapper Island Undine X 1 x C Norman Reef Snapper Island A 10m 16° 17.540’S 145° 29.464’E X 1 x A Reefs (Goolboddi) X 1 x C Sudbury Cay C 25m 16° 56.984’S 146° 08.952’E Island D 35m 16° 57.043’S 146° 08.865’E Ingham !. Palm Upolu Cay C 25m 16° 40.142’S 145° 56.019’E Coral Sea A 10m 16° 39.228’S 145° 59.417’E Low Islands Michaelmas Cay Vlasoff Cay Islands X Snapper Tongue X 1 x A B 20m 16° 39.116’S 145° 59.223’E 2 x B Reef X Island X 1 x C B 20m 16° 39.295’S 145° 59.133’E 3 x C Lodestone Reef Low C 25m 16° 39.010’S 145° 59.367’E *# RPA X 1 x C Islands Vlasoff Cay X 1 x A H! X Orpheus (Hazard Bay) Port Douglas Batt Reef 2 x B X 2 x B X 1 x C

Class of Maximum Maximum mooring vessel length wind speed Yanks Jetty Michaelmas Cay X Flynn Reef 2 x A X T 6m - tender only *# RPA Florence Bay Upolu Cay X 1 x C 24 knots Vlasoff Cay X 1 x A 10m - monohull Arlington X A 24 knots X 2 x B

S S " 9m - multihull HINCHINBROOK *# " Reef 0 0 Upolu Cay Green ' RPA ' X Milln Reef ° 0 X 20m - monohull PLANNING ° 0 X 1 x C 9 B 34 knots 9

Island 1 1 X 1 x C 18m - multihull AREA 25m - monohull Arthur Bay Green Island X C 34 knots X Little Fitzroy Island 22m - multihull Magnetic X 1 x A X 2 x B *# RPA H! X 1 x A 35m - monohull Island X 1 x C Cairns X D 34 knots 30m - multihull S S " " # 0 Fitzroy 0 * ' Sudbury ' Reef Protection Area (RPA) Geoffrey Bay ° 0 Fitzroy Island Island ° 0

7 7 X 1 x T 1 X 7 x A Cay Sudbury Cay 1 Hinchinbrook Planning Area boundary Maori X 4 x B X 1 x C Reef X *# RPA 1 x D P*#icnic Bay High Island RPA X 1 x A !. ´ Frankland ´ Townsville Normanby Island Islands 0 10 20 30 40 50 X 1 x T 0 10 20 30 Kilometres X 1 x B Kilometres *# RPA Map Projection: Unprojected Geographics Map Projection: Unprojected Geographics Map Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 Russell Island Howie Reef Map Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 Names are not necessarily authoritative X 1 x A Names are not necessarily authoritative SDC121013a February 2019 SDC121013b February 2019 X 2 x B H! Nathan Reef *# RPA Innisfail 145°0'0"E 146°0'0"E 146°0'0"E 147°0'0"E

Using public moorings LOCATION Mooring Max. Installed Installed class vessel latitude longitude Lizard Island to Innisfail To protect fragile reefs in high-use areas, rules to help stop These rules are to help make sure public moorings continue length GDA94 ddm GDA94 ddm misuse of public moorings and reef protection markers are to be available for everyone’s use. It’s about playing fair (Cairns Area Plan of Management) Brook Islands (North Island) B 20m 18° 08.292’S 146° 16.629’E in place. While there have always been rules around the use while out on the water. Anyone found to be misusing Dunk Island B 20m 17° 55.976’S 146° 08.251’E Some places in the Cairns Area have special values so there are of moorings, the rules have been updated to outline what is a public mooring or public infrastructure may be issued B 20m 17° 56.034’S 146° 08.094’E John Brewer Reef B 20m 18° 37.331’S 147° 03.149’E rules in place to protect these areas. Some of the rules relating to considered misuse of public moorings. This includes: with a penalty infringement notice. anchoring and mooring are summarised below. You should consult C 25m 18° 37.170’S 147° 03.368’E • exceeding time limits Keeper Reef C 25m 18° 44.617’S 147° 15.994’E the Cairns Area Plan of Management for more information (including The appropriate use of public moorings is outlined in • attaching more than one vessel to a public mooring Lodestone Reef C 25m 18° 41.289’S 147° 05.777’E maps), available at gbrmpa.gov.au. the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 2019. Magnetic Island – Geoffrey Bay T 6m 19° 09.291’S 146°52.113’E • rafting-up—attaching multiple vessels in a chain Magnetic Island – Arthur Bay A 10m 19° 07.775’S 146° 52.686’E when one vessel is attached to the mooring Magnetic Island – Florence Bay A 10m 19° 07.376’S 146° 52.810’E Anchoring near moorings • altering the mooring Instructions to vessel masters B 20m 19° 07.327’S 146° 52.937’E You cannot anchor within 50 metres of a mooring or 200 metres • not following the instructions on the mooring. 1. Vessel masters are solely responsible for the safety B 20m 19° 07.361’S 146° 52.867’E of a pontoon, except at the following Locations: Orpheus Island – Pioneer Bay B 20m 18° 35.995’S 146° 29.335’E of their vessel while using the public moorings. B 20m 18° 35.770’S 146° 29.242’E • Lizard Island Locality 2 and 3 2. A watch must be kept at all times while the vessel B 20m 18° 35.724’S 146° 29.211’E • Cape Tribulation Bay Locality 1 Disclaimer: The published positions are correct to the best of the B 20m 18° 35.723’S 146° 29.267’E is on the mooring. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Queensland Parks • East Hope Island Reef (15–065) and Wildlife Service knowledge at May 2019. No guarantee is given Orpheus Island – Hazard Bay B 20m 18° 38.561’S 146° 29.423’E 3. Be aware of changing weather and sea conditions and that the moorings are in the location shown in the tables. Vessel B 20m 18° 38.909’S 146° 29.209’E • Low Island Locality skippers should verify the moorings position with their own GPS Orpheus Island – Yanks Jetty A 10m 18° 39.119’S 146° 29.150’E • Green Island Reef Locality Coral diversity of the northern Great Barrier your proximity to obstacles, including coral and other equipment prior to attempting to access the moorings. Particular A 10m 18° 39.193’S 146° 29.180’E Reef, includes delicate and easily damaged care should be taken in accessing the moorings in poor weather, • Fitzroy Island plate corals (left) and bushy corals (above and right). vessels, and how these may be affected by mooring swing. reduced visibility or at night. Wheeler Reef C 25m 18° 47.713’S 147° 31.279’S