145°55'E 146°00'E 146°05'E 146°10'E 146°15'E 146°20'E 146°25'E 146°30'E 146°35'E 146°40'E 146°45'E 146°50'E 146°55'E 147°00'E 147°05'E # Scott Reef Noggin Reef Maori Reef Stevens Reef 17-025
17-004 # 17-008
17-006 17-005 MNP-17-1062 # 17°07.116'S #
145°59.180'E 17-007 17°07.854'S MNP-16-1056 17-026 M Tobias Spit 146°16.059'E 146°26.398'E
u 146°33.442'E l 146°05.415'E gr High Island (NP)
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e 145°55.942'E 17-009 17-072 # 17°09.606'S 17°09.586'S 17°09.586'S # R 17°10.107'S CAIRNS PLANNING AREA SOUTH iv Palmer Point 17°10'S e (Plan of Management provisions apply) e 17°10'S r Frankland g Coates Reef sa Flora Reef as Islands 17-010 17-011 P B Raaf Shoals R 146°04.573'E (NP) 17-027 U MNP-17-1063
C CP-17-4042 # E Normanby Island (NP)
17-012a # MNP-16-1061 17°12.143'S Grange Rock Mabel Island (NP) Flirt Point # L 17°12.818'S CP-17-4040 L Round Island (NP) Hedley Reef Russell 17°13.013'S 17-013 gin 17-014 Heads Jones Patch Nog
Constantine Point 17-012b Russell Island # Bramston WOOROONOORAN Point CP-17-4041 146°26.186'E
# Jackson Patches 146°16.750'E 146°28.770'E 146°04.786'E
17°15'S RUSSELL 17°15'S 17-015 17°15.577'S # 17-029a RIVER 17°16.059'S 17-028 b Mustard Patches
NATIONAL # PACIFIC MNP-17-1064 17°17.123'S 17-029b 17°17.200'S Publican Shoals PARK
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NATIONAL Howie Reef 17-018a
146°05.484'E Arthur Patches 17-018b
Miriwinni Cooper Point # ! 17°24.001'S
17°24.057'S # # r MNP-17-1066 Rive EUBENANGEE ELLA BAY 17°25.117'S Wardle Reef L 17-032 OCEAN 17°25'S SWAMP NATIONAL PARK The Sisters 17°25'S NATIONAL 17-019 17-020b l e l PARK ss 17-033 146°13.243'E 17-020a SEA Ru # 17-021b
H Ella # I # G 17-021a H Bay W A Y Cayley Reef
146°20.439'E Heath Point 17-023 The Twins Peart Reef L L Flying 17-022 17°28.922'S 17-024 146°52.359'E
PARK Fish 17°29.141'S 147°00.064'E # ! 146°24.086'E Point 146°29.356'E 17°29.910'S # r e Flying Fish Point 17°30'S 17°30'S v 17°30.589'S i Coquette Point R Nathan Reef 17-035 orth Thompson Point Feather N Reef e MORESBY RANGE Limi n 17-034 MNP-17-1067 to NATIONAL PARK 17°32.382'S t
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17°35'S t South Mourilyan # 17°35'S Sou Johnstone ! Harbour # 146°21.635'E
! 146°34.368'E Hall Point Hall-Thompson Reef Surprise Shoal 17-038 17-037 JAPOON Hayter Point
# 17-039 # Double Point e Lindquist Island 17-040 g sa Goudge Bank as b Bresnahan Island P 17-041 Adelaide Reef Armistice Reef Hutchison c Jessie Island (NP) 17-042 17°40'S 17-058 17°40'S Island (NP) Kent Island 17-043a d North Potter Reef # Cowley Beach 17-059a CP-17-4044 Barnard # c ! NATIONAL Islands MNP-17-1068 eek Cr h c
a 146°07.234'E Ellison Reef e Li Y B 17-044 ve A KURRIMINE 17-045 b GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK
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17-047 # 146°05.674'E 146°05.674'E 146°08.265'E Noreaster Reef 146°35.280'E
146°32.520'E 17-062 MARIA CREEK # 17°47.642'S Farquharson Reef NATIONAL PARK 17-063a 17°48.000'S El Arish 17-049
146°10.185'E ! Garners Beach 146°09.519'E 17°48.470'S 146°26.040'E 146°31.020'E 17°48.987'S MNP-17-1070 Ninney Point 17°49.320'S Taylor Reef 17°49.380'S
# 17-064 Bingil Bay !17-050 TULLY MNP-17-1071 CLUMP # 17°50'S DJIRU Bingil 17°50'S MOUNTAIN 146°07.290'E NATIONAL Bay Beaver Reef 146°59.913'E 17-051 PARK 17-052 Clump Point
146°36.000'E GORGE ! Mission Beach 17°52.200'S 17°52.200'S
E # C 17-065 U NATIONAL R Yamacutta Reef B #
NATIONAL CP-17-4045 17-066 #
146°48.257'E 17-071 Mound (Purtaboi) Wongaling Beach Island (NP) 146°27.420'E INSET A 146°32.460'E 17°54.470'S
PARK Toogan Toogan Point
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# c 17°55'S PARK Mung Um 17°55'S a Pall-Koo-Loo Point Dunk (Coonanglebah) Island (NP) e Gnackum B 17-053 n
o Island (NP) # # i 146°53.697'E Tully 146°50.461'E MOUNT s s i Moss Reef M MACKAY MNP-17-1073 h 17-068 t 17°56.874'S 17°56.946'S u 17°56.946'S NATIONAL HULL o Kumboola
S Island (NP) St 146°46.217'E PARK 17-056 RIVER ingare Lugger Reef
Tam 146°06.081'E 17-054 e s Woln- # NATIONAL O'ShanterBay 17-067 17°58.113'S Thorpe Garin Point 17°58.687'S Family
(Timana) 17°58.710'S 146°56.733'E B-17-3011
PARK Island 146°11.964'E #
y Island17-055 # ll er Kennedy 146°08.805'E P-17-16 Tu Riv 17°59.231'S Pee 17°59.534'S 17°59.495'S 17°59.495'S Bay 17°59.468'S 17-069 h Rahm ac e Richards Ah Virginia Chadwick Reef B 18°00'S Tully 18°00'S a Island r (Bedarra) r 18°00.728'S 18-016
Murr Heads a Island 18-001a 18-001b ay # g Bandjin o Islands 146°44.831'E ! o 146°06.585'E Wheeler (Toolgbar) G 146°10.677'E
# Island (NP) 18-003 Smith (Kurrumbah) 147°07.653'E # Reg Ward Reef Island (NP) GIRRAMAY Coombe Island (NP) 18-005a Otter Reef 18-017 MNP-17-1074 18-004 18-018 Bowden (Budg-Joo) Hudson (Coolah) Island (NP) Kennedy Shoal Island (NP)18-005b
18-006 18-007 146°47.541'E 18°03.425'S Barnett Patches
R 18-019 # iv MNP-17-1075 18°03.960'S
e r # Duncan Reef 18-020 Rockingham #
18°05'S 18°05'S
146°11.475'E Reefs 18-021
HINCHINBROOK PLANNING AREA 146°13.299'E #
# (Plan of Management provisions apply) NATIONAL MNP-17-1072 # 18-022 18-023 Bay 18°07.622'S Brook North Island (NP) Tween Island (NP)
# 18°08.700'S 18°08.700'S Goold Island (NP) Middle Island (NP) Hayman Point Brook Shoal 18-139 18-010 18-008 South Island
18-009 #
# 18-138 Dallachy Creek 18-801
146°13.837'E Islands 18°10'S 18°10'S
Garden Island L MNP-18-1077 # 146°43.202'E B 18-011 L 146°53.067'E R Cape Richards U Sail Rock PARK C Wreck Creek E Pith Reef 18-033 # 146°19.860'E 146°18.123'E # CP-18-4046 18°12.958'S Shepherd Eva Island (NP) Missionary Cape 18-013
Bay Sandwich # L Britomart Reef CP-18-4047 # 18-024 Hecate Point Bay Meunga Creek 18°14.790'S # H 146°22.602'E 18°15'S in 18°15'S c 18-025 147°00.870'E h
in 146°53.400'E b #
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Mangrove Island 18°19.050'S sa # s GIRRINGUN 18-802 Walker Reef a
18-026 P # # 146°54.000'E MNP-18-1079 CP-18-4048 Ma Thre 18°20'S ng An # 18°20'S
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#
18-014 # #
# 146°18.663'E 18°23.163'S 18°23.103'S Zoe Bay 18-028
Bramble Reef # ISLAND (NP) # # 18-029 Arab Reef 146°22.084'E # Kelso Reef 18-040 Hillock Point 18°25'S 18-030 18°25'S NATIONAL # CP-18-4051 Roxburgh Reef 18-042 m al # P Mulligan # Bay # Haycock Island (NP) 18°27.869'S Little Kelso 18-803 George Point Reef Westmoreland Reef 18-031 18-044 # Rib Reef 18-032 18°29.187'S #
LOyster # 146°58.261'E
18°30'S Rock Slashers 18°30'S 18-041 Backnumbers Reef 146°33.066'E
146°59.187'E 18-069a H ! Lucinda Point
e Lucinda 18°31.998'S r # b Fore And Aft Reef e Pelorus (North Palm or Yanooa) Island Reefs PARK rt 18-048 18-043 Orpheus 18°33.260'S #
(Goolboddi) # Iris Point Braggs Reef
Island (NP) # 18-069b
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR COMMERCIAL CRAB FISHERMEN 18-049(a-e)
# #
A Commercial Crab Fishery Area is declared in Missionary Bay under Queensland ! # ! e 18°35'S Halifax 18°35'S Marine Park Zoning. Users must refer to the Marine Parks (Great Barrier Reef Coast) r SR-18-2007 a 146°30.526'E e Macknade Zoning Plan 2004 for precise boundary descriptions. v 18°36.002'S i Pioneer GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK #
# R Bay TOWNSVILLE / WHITSUNDAY MANAGEMENT AREA CP-18-4052 Taylors Beach 18°37.140'S 146°08'E 146°10'E ! 146°12'E John Brewer Reef b Palm 18-075 HINCHINBROOK PLANNING AREA r ! e INSET A Hazard Bay
v Trebonne i
(Plan of Management provisions apply) Ingham MNP-18-1083 # Toogan TooganR Point 146°30.600'E CP-18-4053 18°38.821'S d Curacoa (Noogoo) Island Pall-Koo-Loo Point 18-052 # Mound (Purtaboi) c C t oin u P Island (NP) a y r b 18°39.951'S Harrier Point a lla
Lady Elliot Reef c a 18°40'S o 18°40.320'S # 18°40'S 18°40.380'S W 18-050 a
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17°56'S 17°56'S b Juno C Sinballa Point h Dunk (Coonanglebah) # Bay a e on h n St c f Island (NP) n 17-053 a Lodestone Reef e e Islands l a 18-078 B
Allingham Coolgaree # 146°29.490'E 17°56.874'S 146°35.280'E Mung Um Bay t Fantome (Eumilli) # s CP-18-4054 Family e Island MNP-18-1085 Gnackum r HALIFAX BAY r Island (NP) Kumboola o 18-053 North East Hayman F Challenger WETLANDS (Dthoorakool) Island (NP) Rock 146°43.554'E 146°18.344'E Sti NATIONAL PARK 146°26.808'E (Gowyarowa) Bay
Great Palm Island Bay L nga # e Re re 18-054(a-g) e Woln-Garin Paluma 18°44.809'S ef 18°44.972'S 18°44.972'S d L # s Falcon Rock Island Pa 18°45'S (Carbooroo) 18°45'S 17-054 146°08.805'E l m Esk (Soopun) S 18-056
17°58'S 17°58'S Island t C e re Island 18-059 e a c k m b L Albino Rock 18-057 E e Bronte Beach 1 c r Miranda Point L 8 li C Fawn Head Barber (Boodthean) CP-17-4045 CP-18-4055 Dido Rock -0 p ha 5 s nne 18-062 e l # C 18-060 8 (G Island a 18°47.383'S aro
o # tt gubbee) Island 18-061 le Brisk L
Thorpe # 18°47.499'S Cre MNP-17-1073 rient ek (Culgarool) 18°47.856'S Chilcott (Timana) O Island Rocks
146°11.964'E C re Island e Pandora Reef 17°59.231'S 18-063 k 17-055 MNP-18-1086 18-051 L 17°59.534'S 146°59.704'E Fly Island 146°18.336'E 18-064 146°33.599'E 18°49.781'S
Richards # Islands 146°41.992'E
146°28.381'E MNP-18-1082 18°50'S (Bedarra) 18°50'S Pee Havannah Island 18°00'S Island Rahm 18°00'S 18-065 18-001a 18°51.114'S Ah 146°10.677'E HALIFAX BAY MNP-17-1075 WETLANDS Island 146°21.753'E 012 B NATIONAL PARK RU k 18-001b CE ree Kilometres C r 18°52.458'S E no 146°08'E 146°10'E 146°12'E le a H k I G # ree H C 146°43.609'E W r to A la Y su PALUMA RANGE NATIONAL PARK In 18°54.100'S
145°55'E 146°05'E 146°10'E 146°15'E 146°20'E 146°25'E 146°35'E 146°40'E 146°45'E 146°50'E 146°55'E 147°05'E 146°00'E 146°30'E 147°00'E THIS MAP IS INDICATIVE ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR MAP USERS NOTES: 1. The purpose of this map is to help interpret the Great Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef Marine Parks This map may not show all Queensland State Marine Park Zoning (for Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003 and the Marine Parks (Great Barrier example, State Marine Parks where declared between high and low water). Reef Coast) Zoning Plan 2004. The zone boundaries shown on this LEGEND For more information on these areas, please refer to the relevant map are indicative only. Zoning Queensland Marine Park Zoning Plans. Restrictions and/or closures under While care has been taken to illustrate zone boundaries as accurately Marine Park boundary Queensland legislation (eg. Fisheries Regulation 1995 (Qld)) are not shown. as possible, users must refer to Schedule 1 of the Great Barrier Reef Users should familiarise themselves with all legal requirements relevant to Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003 and Schedule 1 of the Marine Parks their particular activities before entering or using the Great Barrier Reef (Great Barrier Reef Coast) Zoning Plan 2004 for precise boundary MAP 6 - Innisfail Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Marine Park or the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park. descriptions. Management Area boundary 2. Zone identifiers indicate the zone type, latitude and number of The inshore boundary of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park follows the L each zoned area. Zones numbered on this map: Bommie / rock coastline of Queensland at low water except to the extent such waters CP - Conservation Park Zone are within the limits of the State of Queensland within the meaning of B - Buffer Zone Reef Flat section 14 of the Seas & Submerged Lands Act 19731973, or where otherwise SR - Scientific Research Zone indicated (such as port areas). Any depiction of the inshore boundary MNP - Marine National Park Zone Indicative Reef boundary on this map is indicative only. P - Preservation Zone 3. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Parks include the water column, Planning Area boundary the subsoil beneath the seabed to a depth of 1000 metres below the No Shipping seabed and the airspace to 915 metres above the surface. # Shipping Designated Shipping Area boundary 4. Reefs, shoals and islands within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park are numbered west to east within one-degree bands. They are Coastline prefixed with the latitude at the top of the band in which they lie. A centre point is used to determine the appropriate one-degree band River INDEX TO ADJOINING MAPS for features straddling parallels. Following the latitude band is the Map 5 numeric unique reef identifier. In addition, complex reef areas carry Mangrove Sub IDs in the form of alphabetic letters. CORAL SEA 5. Islands, or parts of islands that form part of Queensland are not Backshore Cairns ! owned by the Commonwealth, and are not part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Population centre (to scale) 6. The information displayed is held in the Great Barrier Reef Marine ´ ! Park Authority Geospatial Data Library. This includes data provided ! Population centre (symbolised) Innisfail by Geoscience Australia National Mapping Division (including the Scale 1 : 250 000 GEODATA product) and the Australian Hydrographic Office. Land ! tenure was derived from data supplied by the Queensland Department 0 5 10 15 20 km Minor road (unsealed) Tully of Environment and Resource Management, December 2009. Map 6 7. While every effort has been made to show all features necessary to Major road (sealed) make this map a useful general reference, map users are invited to 0 5 10 n mile advise the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority of any errors, National Park / Conservation Tenure ! omissions or other suggestions that would enhance this product. Map Projection: Unprojected Geographic Ingham Contact details are shown overleaf, or email to: Horizontal Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 Special Management Areas [email protected] Map 7 Public Appreciation boundary SAFETY IN THE MARINE PARKS Townsville People visit the Marine Parks at their own risk. Zoning Plans allow activities Species Conservation Ayr ! ! Map 8 to take place, but do not guarantee safety. The Parks contain both natural (Dugong Protection) boundary Home Hill and human hazards. Park users should consult navigation charts, Notices to This map must not be used for marine navigation. (Includes State Dugong Protection boundary) Mariners, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Department Comprehensive and updated navigation Note: WARNING information should be obtained from published of Environment and Resource Management for more specific information Marine Park boundary shown is extent of both Great Produced 15 April 2011 by Spatial Data Centre - Edition IV hydrographic charts. before going to sea. Barrier Reef and Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Parks © Commonwealth of Australia (GBRMPA) 2011
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THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, ITS FUTURE Queensland Government’s Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine MARINE PARK BOUNDARIES NAVIGATING ZONE BOUNDARIES ANCHORING AND MOORING RESPONSIBLE REEF AND ISLAND PRACTICES ACROSS Park in adjacent Queensland waters. Both provide the balance
AND YOU between protecting the Reef’s ecosystem while supporting a Zone boundaries are described with a coordinate based system THE WORLD HERITAGE AREA matter. any of clarification
wide range of ecologically sustainable uses. that uses points of latitude and longitude (referenced to the for contacted be should Service Wildlife and Parks Queensland or Authority Park Marine Adjacent to Queensland’s east coast, the Great Barrier Reef is Reef Observing zoning rules is one way you can help to look after the Reef. By following
Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994, known as GDA94). On Barrier Great The Park. Marine Coast Reef Barrier Great the for (Qld) 2004 Plan one of the world’s most important natural assets. It is the largest Zoning Responsible Reef and Island practices you will also help to maintain the World Heritage
Zoning Plans are key pieces of legislation Reef users need the water, zone boundaries can be identified using modern Coast) Reef Barrier (Great Parks Marine the of 1 Schedule and Park Marine Reef coral reef ecosystem anywhere on Earth. While coral reefs Mainland or island Barrier Area in good shape into the future. They are common sense and apply regardless
to adhere to. The Australian Government’s Great Barrier
Great the for (Cth) 2003 Plan Zoning Park Marine Reef Barrier Great the of 1 make up only seven per cent of the total area, the Great Barrier navigational aids such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Schedule of where you visit. To learn about more ways to help the Reef and islands go to
Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003 and the Queensland
effect. legal no has in provided descriptions boundary zone the for substitute a not is Reef World Heritage Area includes a stunning array of habitats plotters. Ensure your GPS is set to either GDA94 or WGS84 as It www.gbrmpa.gov.au or www.nprsr.qld.gov.au.
Government’s Marine Parks (Great Barrier Reef Coast) Zoning
and only zoning to guide a as intended is map This : users map for note Important such as coral cays, continental islands, mangrove forests, these are functionally equivalent. Plan 2004 define what activities can occur in which locations. estuaries, seagrass beds, sponge gardens and deep oceanic High tide Low tide A number of products are available to help you determine zone waters. This diversity of life throughout the Great Barrier Reef Due to the importance of the Reef’s future, penalties apply for Great boundaries. This map marks key coordinates for Green and Barrier Reef ANCHORING AND MOORING • Learn about and respect Traditional is internationally recognised as being of outstanding universal not complying with the Zoning Plans. This zoning map provides Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Coast Pink Zones. From the GBRMPA’s website, www.gbrmpa.gov.au When anchoring or mooring follow the Responsible Reef No Anchoring Areas are in place in some high use locations to Owner culture and their connections to value and has helped earn the area World Heritage status. a guide for recreational users, to help understand zoning and Marine Park you can download all zone boundary coordinates in a number Practices to protect fragile habitats (see Responsible Reef further protect fragile coral. Generally they are marked with Dropping an anchor on coral takes sea country. avoid fines. Commercial fishers or tourist operators should The Australian and Queensland Governments are committed to of formats as well as generate maps with coordinates for any and Island Practices section). In some high-use areas public Reef Protection Markers which are white pyramid-shaped buoys seconds to damage or destroy and many consult the Zoning Plans for more detail. If you rely on the Reef the long-term health of the Reef. It is well understood that the The Australian Government’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park zone using the interactive mapping tool called Deep Blue. Some moorings are available. These blue beehive-shaped buoys are with blue Marine Park labels. Do not tie up to, or use Reef years for it to rebuild. for a living, you are expected to know the rules as they apply to CAMPING Reef’s future depends on the actions we take now. Pressures extends seaward from the low water mark. The Queensland electronic navigation product manufacturers have up-to-date used on a first-come first-served basis and time limits apply. Protection Markers as a mooring. Before you head out on the • Use public moorings where available your commercial operation. such as the impacts of climate change, declining water quality Government’s Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park lies zoning products for use in handheld and chart plotter GPS units. Designed to suit different sized vessels, the colour-coded band water make sure you know the location of these areas. While and observe No Anchoring Areas - they • Obtain your camping permits from the and coastal development are dominant threats to the Reef’s adjacent and generally extends landward to the high water See your provider for more details. and information on the buoy and the pick-up line helps you No Anchoring Areas are generally permanent, temporary No are there to protect coral. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service future. In the same way you insure your house or boat against mark or extent of the tide. Most rivers, creeks, intertidal areas determine if it will be suitable for your vessel. Take care not to Anchoring Areas may be located where damage such as coral before visiting the islands. You can book WILL YOU NEED A PERMIT? Without a GPS you can still determine your position relative • Where possible, anchor in sand or mud future damage, the Reef’s resilience or insurance policy is and estuaries are considered to be Queensland waters, as are run over the pick-up line when motoring towards moorings. bleaching has occurred. Please observe No Anchoring Areas online at www.qld.gov.au/camping or Most recreational visitors to the Marine Parks will not require to most zone boundaries. Green Zones close to the coast are away from corals and other fragile based on minimising the impacts of these pressures. A resilient internal waters like Hinchinbrook Channel. For a description of Anchoring within 50m of a mooring and 200m of a pontoon is wherever they are placed. In the Townsville-Hinchinbrook area, by phoning 13 QGOV (13 74 68). a permit. The types of activities that require permits include: mostly simple shapes and boundaries can usually be lined up marine environments. Suitable areas ecosystem is one that can withstand shocks and pressures and is where this Marine Park boundary is located and, in particular, prohibited at most locations in the Cairns Planning Area. No Anchoring Areas are located at the Brook Islands; The installing structures and works such as moorings, using specific with recognisable coastal features such as headlands. Zone often show up as flat and smooth on • Camp only in designated campsites and able to rebuild itself. in areas such as river and creek crossings, see Schedule 2 of Haven, Hinchinbrook Island; Pioneer Bay and Jetty, Orpheus boundaries have also been oriented north, south, east and west your sounder. always display your campsite tag. craft such as a hovercraft, most commercial activities such as the Marine Parks (Declaration) Regulation 2006 available from Island; and Florence Bay and Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island.. as much as possible for ease of navigation. tourist operations and some types of research. Permits are www.legislation.qld.gov.au. • Use your sand anchor and reef pick • Use non ash-producing fuel stoves for WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW issued jointly by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority PUBLIC MOORINGS IN THE FRANKLAND ISLANDS AND TOWNSVILLE-HINCHINBROOK AREA cooking—open fires are not permitted You need to be aware that the coast is a natural feature which appropriately to minimise damage. (GBRMPA) and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service The Marine Parks generally adopt complementary zoning. This on national park islands. Almost the entire Great Barrier Reef ecosystem is included may change due to climatic influences and other natural factors. LOCATION MOORING CLASS NO. MOORINGS MAXIMUM VESSEL LENGTH WIND SPEED • Use only as much chain as you need to (QPWS), part of the Department of National Parks, Recreation, means that activities that can be carried out within the two within two Marine Parks. The Australian Government’s Great The primary reference for zone boundaries is the legislation. High Island A (Yellow band) 1 10m - monohull, 9m - multihull 24 knots hold the vessel without compromising Sport and Racing (NPRSR). For more information, contact either Marine Parks are usually the same, however, there are some Barrier Reef Marine Park extends over 2300km and covers Schedule 1 of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan Normanby Island A (Yellow band) 2 10m - monohull, 9m - multihull 24 knots safety. WHEN VISITING NATIONAL the GBRMPA or NPRSR. Queensland Government specific provisions that may apply in 344 400km2. This Marine Park is complemented by the 2003 describes zone boundaries for the Great Barrier Reef Russell Island A (Yellow band) 2 10m - monohull, 9m - multihull 24 knots PARK ISLANDS the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park. • Keep watch to make sure the anchor is Marine Park. Schedule 1 of the Marine Parks (Great Barrier B (Green band) 1 20m - monohull, 18m - multihull 34 knots not dragging. • Leave your pets at home. Domestic Visit www.gbrmpa.gov.au for Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Reef Coast) Zoning Plan 2004 describes zone boundaries for Brook Islands B (Green band) 2 20m - monohull, 18m - multihull 34 knots animals are not permitted on national zoning rules and www.nprsr.qld.gov.au for Great Barrier Reef the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park. Please note that the Orpheus Island B (Green band) 4 20m - monohull, 18m - multihull 34 knots FISHING park islands and all adjoining beaches MARINE PARK ZONING EXPLAINED Coast Marine Park zoning rules. coordinates do not change even if coastal features near them, Geoffrey Bay, Magnetic Island T (Brown band) 1 6m - tender only 24 knots and tidal lands. such as sand spits or river mouths change or move over time. Marine Park zoning is an important component in managing marine areas. It is a key strategy for improving the Great Barrier Reef’s Wheeler Reef C (Blue band) 1 25m - monohull, 22m - multihull 34 knots • Take only the fish you need. • Remove aliens such as seeds, insects health and resilience and has been developed in a way widely considered to be best practice. A healthy and productive Reef means Locations and number of public moorings can change, please check with the GBRMPA or QPWS. • Return all undersized or unwanted fish or rodents from your camping gear, substantial economic benefits to local communities and the wider economy. to the water carefully and quickly to clothes and shoes before visiting an minimise injury. The Marine Parks are managed as multiple-use areas. The Zoning Plans provide for a range of ecologically sustainable recreational, RECREATIONAL FISHING GUIDE island. commercial and research opportunities and for the continuation of traditional activities. RESPONSIBLE REEF AND ISLAND PRACTICES – AROUND ANIMALS • Do not use pest or non-native fish • Always use toilets where provided. Note: Special Management Area requirements also apply to fishing. This guide must be read in conjunction with Special for bait. Choose locally caught bait Where there are no toilets, walk at least In the Marine Parks, all zones contribute to the conservation of the Reef. The level of protection increases from the General Use Management Area information provided on these maps. The Great Barrier Reef is a refuge for many marine animals of conservation concern. For a number of species, the Reef is vital for products as imported bait can increase 100m from campsites or watercourses Zone up to the most restrictive, Preservation Zones. Each zone has different rules for what activities are allowed, what activities their survival and recovery. You can help protect these species by following these Responsible Reef and Island Practices. To report the risk of introducing disease or pest and bury all faecal waste at least 15cm are prohibited and what activities require a permit. Zones may also place restrictions on how some activities are conducted. Rules RECREATIONAL FISHING, CRABBING, BAIT NETTING AND COLLECTING sick, injured or stranded marine animals phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68). species . deep. for commercial fishing can differ to those for recreational fishing. Commercial fishers should consult the Zoning Plans for more Line fishing and trolling Limited collecting WHALES AND DOLPHINS TURTLES AND DUGONG information. (Maximum three lines and six hooks. *Trolling must occur behind a vessel (The taking of shells, fish, crustaceans or other invertebrates by hand or • Respect the islands. Do not graffiti BOATING that is underway) hand-held implement) All six species of turtle and the dugong are threatened and facilities, headlands or other natural No aircraft 1000 feet No helicopters 1650 feet and cultural attractions. In General Use (Light Blue), Habitat Protection (Dark Blue) under pressure. Speeding boats can kill or injure turtles and • Always ensure your boat is well GENERAL USE (LIGHT BLUE) ZONE MARINE NATIONAL PARK (GREEN) ZONE Generally not more than five of any one species (except 300m 500m and Estuarine Conservation Zones coral) can be taken in General Use (Light Blue), Habitat dugong and displace them from preferred feeding areas. maintained. Carry all necessary safety • Check if generators or compressors are NO waiting
Most reasonable activities can occur in Light Blue Zones Green Zones are like National Parks on the water. They are In Conservation Park (Yellow) Zones - Limited line fishing Protection (Dark Blue), Conservation Park (Yellow) and in the path of the whale • Slow down and keep a look out when travelling over shallow equipment and make sure everyone on permitted at the site you intend to visit
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while still allowing for the conservation of these areas. ‘no-take’ areas where extractive activities such as fishing or (one line, one hook - see diagrams below) Estuarine Conservation Zones, except when collecting bait reefs and seagrass beds. GREAT board knows where it is stowed. and the conditions that apply. On most
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300m 100m 100m 300m A islands they are not permitted.
collecting are prohibited. Anyone can enter a Green Zone for In Conservation Park (Yellow) Zones - trolling* with or oysters for immediate use or consumption • Do not approach a dugong closer than 50 metres and avoid • Slow down around shallow coral reefs, MAP
low impact activities such as boating, swimming, snorkelling maximum three lines and six hooks separating a dugong and her calf. ZONING seagrass beds and beaches.
HABITAT PROTECTION (DARK BLUE) ZONE All collecting prohibited in all other zones ONLY ONLY
and sailing. Travelling through a Green Zone with fish on 6 WHEN WATCHING WILDLIFE
In Buffer (Olive Green) Zone trolling* for pelagic species is 3 vessels 3 vessels • Stay well clear of nesting turtles and hatchlings and limit the • If you need to dispose of sewage at sea,
board is allowed, provided the fish were caught outside the 6 6 INNISFAIL
Dark Blue Zones protect and manage sensitive habitats by the only form of fishing allowed. Seasonal closures also The collection of coral (alive or dead) is strictly Vessels must not approach within use of light around nesting and hatching areas, including do so well away from reefs and islands. Green Zone and your fishing gear is appropriately stowed 50 metres of a dolphin 6 Knots • Avoid using strong lights, making loud ensuring they are generally free from potentially damaging prohibited throughout the Marine Parks 6 Knots For information on vessel sewage
apply in some of these zones when anchored offshore. MAP and secured (see fishing definitions). NO vessels noises or moving suddenly near nesting
activities. Trawling is not permitted in Dark Blue Zones. regulations visit www.gbrmpa.gov.au
Prohibited in all other zones Limited spearfishing NO jetskis • Some crab pots can trap turtles, visit www.fisheries.qld.gov.au seabirds and turtles.
6 (Limited spearfishing means fishing with a spear or speargun not using a map and www.msq.qld.gov.au A vessel means anything capable of carrying a person through or on the water, for information on how to be a responsible crabber. • Allow native animals to find their own PRESERVATION (PINK) ZONE Bait netting powerhead, a firearm, a light or underwater breathing apparatus other including wind surfers and surfboards • Refuel on shore wherever possible. Use CONSERVATION PARK (YELLOW) ZONE than a snorkel) BIRDS food—do not leave food or scraps In General Use (Light Blue), Habitat Protection (Dark Blue), the correct gear and have spill response Pink Zones are the most restrictive type of zone and are Watching whales can be exciting but approach distances must around your campsite. Feeding wildlife Yellow Zones allow for increased protection and conservation In General Use (Light Blue), Habitat Protection (Dark Blue) Conservation Park (Yellow) and Estuarine Conservation Islands and cays within the Great Barrier Reef support breeding equipment readily available. is prohibited. strictly ‘no-go’ areas. You cannot enter a Pink Zone without and Estuarine Conservation Zones be respected both for the animals’ safety and your own. of areas while allowing for limited extractive use. Fishing is Zones seabird populations, several resident shorebird species and a permit and all extractive activities are strictly prohibited. limited to one line and one hook (see fishing definitions). • Be alert and watch out for whales and dolphins at all times, dozens of island-based bird species. Many of these populations Research may only occur in a Pink Zone with a permit, if it Prohibited in all other zones Prohibited in Conservation Park (Yellow) Zones that DIVING OR SNORKELLING BE CROC WISE IN CROC particularly May to September. are under pressure. The World Heritage Area is also an cannot be undertaken elsewhere, and only if the research is are declared Public Appreciation Areas COUNTRY Crabbing (trapping) important feeding and resting area for migrating international • Avoid standing on, leaning on, holding relevant to, and a priority for management. • Slow down to minimise the risk of collision and do not BUFFER (OLIVE GREEN) ZONE (Maximum of four pots, dillies, collapsible traps per person) In Conservation Park (Yellow) Zones that are not declared seabirds and shorebirds. Even slight disturbances to breeding SAFEGUARDING THE REEF’S FUTURE onto, or touching any part of coral - in Estuarine crocodiles live mainly in tidal Public Appreciation Areas intentionally drive through pods. In Olive Green Zones, trolling for pelagic species is the only In General Use (Light Blue), Habitat Protection (Dark Blue), birds can stop them from successfully raising chicks. particular watch your fins. reaches of rivers, as well as in fresh Today, the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem is at a crossroads and the actions we take now will determine its long-term future. There form of extractive activity allowed. Examples of pelagic COMMONWEALTH ISLANDS ZONE Conservation Park (Yellow) and Estuarine Conservation Prohibited in all other zones • Let the whale or dolphin control the encounter, never try to • Before approaching a reef, practise water sections of lagoons, swamps and • Land and launch your boat away from seabirds or shorebirds. are significant challenges ahead for the Reef to remain one of the world’s healthiest ecosystems. Pressures such as impacts from species are marlin, trevally, mackerel, tuna, wahoo and (CREAM ON MAP) Zones round up or herd or try to get dolphins to bowride. buoyancy control over sand patches and waterways up to hundreds of kilometres climate change and declining water quality will largely dominate the Reef’s future health. How the Reef responds will depend on its cobia. • Stay well clear of nesting and roosting birds and never try to check your gear is secure. from the sea. They can occur along some There are 70 Commonwealth Islands that together form Prohibited in all other zones • Avoid disturbing mothers and their calves and do not ability to withstand and adapt to these pressures and the actions we each take. touch them, their chicks or eggs or scare them off their nests. beaches, around islands and cays and even the Commonwealth Islands Zone. They are the only land approach closer than 300m to a whale calf. • Be mindful of all marine life. Do not In all zones where fishing is allowed, Queensland Fisheries legislation (e.g. size and bag limits, gear restrictions, protected species) Before heading out to the Marine Parks or on to an island, run through the following checklists and see inside for information that in offshore areas far from the coast. component of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The zone • Adhere to seasonal closures and vessel speed restrictions in touch, prod or chase them and avoid SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (ORANGE) ZONE also applies. Contact Fisheries Queensland for more detail, ph 13 25 23 or visit www.fisheries.qld.gov.au, or contact local will help you. includes intertidal areas and extends down to the low water place on and around some islands and beaches. making loud noises. • Obey crocodile warning signs. They are Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol offices. Orange Zones allow for scientific research, in areas mark on these Commonwealth Islands. there for your safety and protection. FISHING BOATING CAMPING OR WALKING undisturbed by extractive activities. One type of Orange LITTER • When fishing, always stand a few Zone is shown on the maps as green with an orange outline. FISHING DEFINITIONS metres back from the water’s edge (Family Group), Goold Island, Hinchinbrook Island and Orpheus Have a zoning map and know Have a zoning map and know Leave your domestic animals at While public access is allowed, a permit or accreditation is ESTUARINE CONSERVATION ZONE ISLANDS AND COASTS OF THE Rubbish such as discarded fishing line and never stand on logs or branches (BROWN ON MAP) A maximum of three lines and six hooks per person is allowed when line fishing in the General Use (Light Blue), Habitat Protection Island. Take the challenge of the Thorsborne Trail (camping the zones where you are going the zones where you are going home required to conduct research in this type of Orange Zone. WORLD HERITAGE AREA or other gear, plastic bags and bottles overhanging the water. The second type of Orange Zone, shown as solid orange on (Dark Blue) and Estuarine Conservation Zones. In Conservation Park (Yellow) Zones all fishing other than trolling is restricted to permit required), or explore Dunk Island through the 13 kilometre and what’s allowed there and what’s allowed there Have a camping permit and polystyrene foam are having an The Estuarine Conservation Zones provide for the protection • Never clean fish or discard fish scraps the maps, is a Restricted Access Area and public access is limited line fishing which means using a maximum of one hand-held line or rod per person with a maximum of one hook. The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area includes over 900 network of walking tracks. Facilities differ at each location—visit Know any Special Management Know any Special Management increasingly devastating impact on our of estuarine areas of Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef Coast Observe best island practice near the water’s edge or at boat ramps. not allowed. There are presently two of these Orange Zones, One hook can be: islands, ranging from high continental islands to sandy or coral www.nprsr.qld.gov.au for more information. Area or Plan of Management Area or Plan of Management marine wildlife. Marine Park in a natural state while allowing the public to guidelines one adjacent to the Australian Institute of Marine Science cays, some of which periodically change shape and size. About requirements requirements • Camp at least 2 metres above the high appreciate and enjoy the relatively undisturbed nature of A single hook, single-shanked double A squid jig An artificial fly Many islands and coastal areas are important seabird or shorebird • Stow your rubbish onboard and collect near Townsville (Map 7) and the other at One Tree Island one third of these islands are national parks. QPWS manages Know where seasonal closures water mark and at least 50 metres from those areas. or treble hook nesting and roosting sites, or turtle rookeries. Access to some of Know the definition of one hook Know any anchoring or mooring any you find. all national park islands from highly visited inshore islands to are in place to protect vulnerable the water’s edge. Research Station in the Capricorn Bunker Group (Map 18). rules and responsible practices remote coral cays of the outer reef. Most national park islands these areas may be seasonally or permanently restricted, as below. Know which species are species • Take all rubbish back to the mainland • Be more aware of crocodiles at night have further information online at www.nprsr.qld.gov.au. Other important areas, such as Normanby Island (Frankland Group protected and no-take Rubbish bin onboard to take with you - there are no bins on national Stay on marked tracks and during the breeding season, National Park), may have access restricted from time-to-time as park islands. Know Fisheries Queensland your rubbish home with you indicated by signs. Bring gas or fuel stove for September to April. IN THE INNISFAIL AREA • When at home, recycle what you can bag and size limits and any Engine well maintained, safety cooking SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS Six national parks—Frankland Group, Barnard Island Group, Remember to leave your domestic animals at home as they not additional regulations gear packed and all in good and ensure all other rubbish ends up in Bring a sturdy bag or container A ganged set of hooks of no more A bait jig of no more than six hooks A lure Family Islands, Goold Island, Hinchinbrook Island and Orpheus permitted on Commonwealth Islands or island national parks working order the bin. Special Management Areas manage access or use of a specific area, and are an additional layer on top of zoning. There are (an artificial bait with no more than Bring a sturdy bag or container to take rubbish home than six hooks sized between Number 1 and Island—and two Commonwealth islands (Russell and Kent) provide and on adjacent beaches and tidal flats. Also, where signs are different types of Special Management Areas across the Marine Parks and these are shown on the relevant zoning maps. Detailed (each of which is in contact with at least three hooks) to take rubbish home Slow down over seagrass beds Number 12 a range of recreational opportunities. Camp (permit required) on displayed, domestic animals are not permitted on beaches and Carry sufficient water boundary descriptions for the Special Management Areas are found in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 1983. You one of the other hooks in the set) and near coral reefs RESPECT OTHERS Russell and High islands (Frankland Group), Stephens and Kent are strongly encouraged to get to know any Special Management Area requirements that apply. Following are Special Management tidal flats adjacent to mainland national parks. islands (Barnard Island Group), Dunk, Wheeler and Coombe islands • Try to match your activities to the Areas relevant to this map. REPORTING MARINE PARK AND NATIONAL PARK OFFENCES environment around you and be Public Appreciation Area: These areas are designated over some Conservation Park (Yellow) Zones. Spearfishing is LOCATION NO ACCESS VESSEL AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS particularly conscious of the amount of 6 Hooks Size For more tips on how to be croc wise in 10 SOUTH BARNARD ISLANDS prohibited in Public Appreciation Areas. Harvest fisheries such as commercial aquarium fish collecting, coral harvesting, Breaches of legislation regulating the Marine Parks compromise the Reef’s ability to build and maintain its resilience. To report illegal noise you are making. croc country visit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au. Stephens Island 1 September to 31 March activity contact the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority on 1800 990 177 (after hours (07) 4726 0588) or Queensland Parks beachworm harvesting and aquaculture operations are also prohibited. (restricted beyond designated camping area) Stowed and secured and Wildlife Service (including illegal activity on national parks) on 13 QGOV (13 74 68). Species Conservation (Dugong Protection) Area: Designated over significant dugong habitat, these areas Sisters Island 1 September to 31 March Gear that is normally used for fishing must be stowed and secured when in a zone where that type of fishing is not permitted. For (includes beach area) complement Queensland Fisheries legislation. In these areas commercial netting is restricted or prohibited. FAMILY ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK example when in a Marine National Park (Green) Zone all fishing apparatus must be inboard the boat and otherwise completely out Contact Fisheries Queensland on 13 25 23 for more detail on netting restrictions in Dugong Protection Areas. Mound (Purtaboi) Island 1 October to 31 March Six knot speed limit within 100 metres of island WHEN PLANNING YOUR TRIP of the water. If a commercial trawl vessel is navigating through a zone where trawling is prohibited, any equipment used for fishing (1 October to 31 March) must be stowed and secured in accordance with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 1983. Pee Rahm Ah Island (Battleship Six knot speed limit within 200 metres of island IMPORTANT CONTACTS • Before visiting islands, check their facilities, opportunities and special requirements Rock) and Woln-Garin Island (1 October to 31 March) such as seasonal closures. Rules for commercial fishing can differ to those for recreational fishing. Commercial fishers should consult the Zoning THE CAIRNS AREA AND HINCHINBROOK PLANS OF MANAGEMENT BROOK ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK OTHER CONTACTS Plans or contact GBRMPA or QPWS for more information. North, Middle and Tween Islands All year Six knot speed limit within 200 metres of island • Bring your own fresh water as most islands have no permanent freshwater. The Cairns Area Plan of Management and the Hinchinbrook Plan of Management cover some areas of this map. These separate South Island Six knot speed limit within 200 metres of island Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Fisheries Queensland • Marine stingers (jellyfish) may be present all year, and are prevalent from October to Planning Areas are marked by a thick unbroken purple line on the zoning map. Rules relating to motorised water sports, anchoring, (1 October to 31 March) Ph: 1800 990 177 Ph: 13 25 23 May. Wear protective clothing. Heed safety advice at www.marinestingers.com.au. mooring and vessel/aircraft restrictions are in place to protect vulnerable locations and species. Motorised water sports are Reporting oil spills: (07) 3830 4919 (quote “oil spill”) FOR YOUR SAFETY Fishwatch hotline • Protect yourself from biting insects and wear insect repellent. prohibited around most islands and reefs. Between Cardwell and the north of Hinchinbrook Island vessel traffic should be Email: [email protected] Ph: 1800 017 116 Web: www.gbrmpa.gov.au Most national park islands have further information online at restricted to the transit lanes. Further rules apply. Visit www.gbrmpa.gov.au for more information including a recreational users guide Estuarine crocodiles are known to live in coastal tidal areas covered by this marine park zoning (Report Fisheries offences) GOING FISHING OR CAMPING ALONG THE COAST OR ON AN ISLAND? www.nprsr.qld.gov.au. to the Cairns Area Plan of Management and information sheets on the Hinchinbrook Plan of Management. map. They can occur along beaches and around islands and cays. Pay particular attention when Web: www.fisheries.qld.gov.au fishing and camping. Remember - be croc wise in croc country. • Observe the Marine National Park (Green) Zone boundary Zoning and Plan of Management rules apply: GREAT BARRIER REEF COAST MARINE PARK Australian Maritime Safety Authority marker buoys on the reef surrounding Stephens and Sisters • A marine park zone continues to the high water mark. For AND ISLAND NATIONAL PARKS Ph: 1800 641 792 (24hr) example, fishing, bait netting and collecting are not permitted islands (near Kurrimine Beach). (Report oil spills, vessel collisions or groundings) THE SIGHTINGS NETWORK from beaches in Marine National Park (Green) Zones. • Pay particular attention to the zoning at river and creek Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Web: www.amsa.gov.au See anything unusual, or something that makes you go wow? Join the Sightings • In Marine National Park (Green) Zones such as those adjacent mouths as zoning extends into some rivers and creeks. Racing Queensland Network and let the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority know about it. Your to Garners Beach and Normanby, Mabel, South Barnard, Ph: 13 QGOV (13 74 68) observations are important and are information that can be used by management Brook, Family, Palm and Hinchinbrook islands and in Maria Web: www.nprsr.qld.gov.au and science. Contact the Sightings Network on [email protected] for more Creek (Kurrimine Beach), fishing and spearfishing is not Reporting marine animal strandings: 13 QGOV (13 74 68) information. permitted.
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