Parks Australia Global Eco 2019 Parks Australia Parks Australia Goals

• Resilient places and ecosystems • Multiple benefits for Traditional Owners • Amazing destinations Parks Australia

• Amazing terrestrial destinations • Kakadu • Uluru-Kata Tjuta • Christmas Island • Norfolk Island • Booderee • Australian National Botanic Gardens

• Amazing marine destinations Some highlights on land…. • Growing Tourism in • Visitor infrastructure • Improve roads • Mobile connectivity • New visitor centre • Remediation works for Jabiru • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park • High year round visitation • Revenue supports park and Traditional Owners • New visitor experiences • Climb closure • Long-term strategic planning Christmas Island National Park Swell Lodge International competitive advantage The newest tourism opportunity…

• Remote and challenging • Rare and rewarding 58 How we manage the marine parks How we manage the marine parks Management Programs

• Assessments and authorisations • Communication, education and awareness • Compliance • Indigenous engagement • Park protection and management • Science • Tourism and visitor experience Tourism Directions

Management Plans

Australian Marine Parks Tourism Strategy Authorisation of tourism activities

• Commercial tourism activities require a licence. • Apply online • Allow for a minimum 30 day assessment period • It’s free. • Licences last 2 years What’s happening now? In the West In the East In the future? How do we support and promote high quality operators and experiences? Inspiring, expert and relevant content Connecting coastal visitors to incredible places that are out wide and down deep

Freycinet Visitors Centre Connecting coastal visitors to incredible places that are out wide and down deep

Freycinet Visitors Centre Working in partnership Our Marine Parks Grants – Round Two • To engage marine users and industries in management • $6 million • Supporting management plan outcomes • Opening late 2019 / early 2020

• www.parksaustralia.gov.au/our-marine-parks-grants QUESTIONS/INSIGHTS TO SHARE?

Kim Farrant Assistant Secretary - Marine Parks Branch Parks Australia [email protected]