148°30'E 148°15'E 148°20'E148°25'E 148°35'E 148°40'E 148°45'E 148°50'E 148°55'E 149°00'E 149°05'E 149°10'E 149°15'E 149°20'E 149°25'E
Dingo Reef (No 2) Dingo Reef (No 6) 19-056 18-038b 18-038f
19°10'S 19-284 19°10'S
Darley Reef Dingo Reef (No 1) 19-057 19°11.280'S 148°54.000'E 19-043 19-038a P-19-19 19-058 MNP-18-1076 19-059 MNP-18-1076 19-077 Tiger Reef 19-060 19-062 19°12.480'S 19-054 Jacqueline Reef 19-306 19-061 149°26.709'E 19-078 19-277 19°14.105'S
19°14.399'S 149°11.085'E 19-276 149°01.518'E 19-295
148°53.040'E
148°44.424'E 19°15.267'S
19°15'S Kangaroo Reef (East) 19°15'S 19°15.528'S Kangaroo 19-310 Reef (West) 19-063a 19-293 19-063b 19°16.197'S 19-299 19-064
Faith Reef 148°55.200'E 19-079 19-301 19-044 19-288 19-080 19-286
148°29.114'E 19-289 19-294
148°50.400'E Ellen Reef 19-081 19-300 Hope Reef 19-281 19-065 19°19.200'S 19-046 Elizabeth Reef 19°19.755'S 19-082 19-083 19-311
19°20'S 19-282 19°20'S 19-066 Eulalie Reef 19-085 19-084 19-091 19-088 19-307 19-069 19-086 19°21.579'S 19-067 Charity Reef 19-070 19-287 148°53.808'E 19-089 148°57.324'E 19-047 148°40.893'E 19-092 19-087 19-090 19-285 19°22.839'S 19-280 19-068 Cobham Reef 19-093 19-309
148°37.212'E (North) 19-074a Gould Reef 19-073 19-308 19-072a Kennedy Reef 19°25'S 19°25'S Cobham Reef (South) 19-096 Wallaby Reef 19-074b 19-236 19-071 19-094 19-072b 19-072e 19-095
148°58.200'E Net Reef Showers Reef 19-097 19-237 19-072c 19-072d 19-076 Seagull Reef 19°29.400'S # 19-107
148°55.200'E 19°30'S Martin Reef Wansfell 19°30'S # 19°30.600'S 19-297 19-075 Reef c Fairey Reef (No 1) 19-098 19-298 19-111 19-117 19-118 19-109a19-113 f # 19-108 19°31.800'S ba 19-112 d Knuckle Reef 19-114 e 19-302 19-116 # 19°33.000'S 19-121 19-304 19-119 19-115 Outlier Reef 19-120 Fairey Reef (No 2)MNP-19-1101 19-303 # 19-109b 19°34.200'S Fairey Reef (No 3) 19-109c # 19°35.271'S 19°35'S 19-122 19-125 19°35'S 19-123 # 148°45.018'E 149°00.600'E
19°37.210'S WHITSUNDAY PLANNING AREA # (Plan of Management provisions apply) 19-296 148°57.600'E GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK 19-305 # 19-126 TOWNSVILLE / WHITSUNDAY MANAGEMENT AREA
# 148°51.450'E 19°40'S 19°40.485'S 19°40'S #
149°11.985'E Block Reef 19-127 # Line Reef MNP-19-1104 19-128 19°42.213'S CP-19-4065 Sinker Reef # 19-133 149°10.660'E Holbourne Island (NP) 19-103 19°43.862'S 149°15.006'E # MNP-19-1110 Hardy 149°15.848'E Reef 19-135 19°44.880'S # 149°17.047'E 19-130 19°45'S 19-129 19°45'S 19-132
149°03.376'E 19-136c Nares Rock 19°46.202'S L # 19-104 CP-19-4067 19-131(a-g) MNP-19-1102 19°46.879'S Circular Quay Reef 19-134 # Hook Reef 19-136a Barb Reef 19-138 Bait Reef 19-136b 19°48.240'S # 19-137 19°48.717'S
148°57.600'E 19°49.766'S # 19°49.766'S 19°50'S 19°50'S 149°16.927'E 149°16.326'E 149°15.480'E
# 149°03.367'E 149°05.520'E
148°43.812'E # 148°30.075'E 19°54.947'S
19°55'S 19°55.491'S 19°55'S
# 19°56.847'S 148°33.656'E 148°32.998'E
Queens North Rock 19-105 L # Beach Gloucester Head Queens Cape Edgecumbe Gloucester #
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Rattray Island (NP) 19°59.431'S b #
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20°00'S 20°00'S 20-001 a 20°00.480'S #
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C 20-212 148°46.001'E Island (NP) ' ! 20-246 Locksmith # 20-247 O Midge Point Islands Island (NP) Goldsmith Island # 20-248 149°10.380'E (NP) 20-237 20°39.730'S Bellows Island (NP) a Linne Island (NP) 148°53'E 148°54'E 148°55'E 148°56'E 148°57'E 148°58'E Midge Point 20-250 a 148°51.205'E CP-20-4089 f 20-253
Gould Island L b # 20°40'S 20-251 20°40'S 20-220 20-213 Forge Rocks L Farrier Island 20°40.500'S 20°48'S High Islands INSET A 20°48'S 20-252 d a H Pincer Island (NP) 20-239 g c CP-20-4090 i Dempster Creek b d 20-221 lls Midge Island b Tinsmith Island (NP) b Ten 20-214 Io Reef 20-259 e 20°41.447'S 20-254 o H c Soldier k I L
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a 20-216 Hempel Rock L Coffin Island # Wigton Island (NP) 20-223 28b n MNP-20-1129 Bullion Rocks 20-256 20-261 CUMBERLAND 20-262b -2 ne 20-260 LLL 20 l a ) P 26 Allonby Island (NP) Finger and (N -2 and 20°45.207'S d 20 Isl 20-217 20-264 Thumb Islands 20°45'S n f Maryport Islet 20-266 20°45'S la y 20-265 20°50'S ee 20°50'S Is wr 20-218 MNP-20-1131 H L Silloth Rocks R Ne i LEdgell Rock # L y 28a 148°51.801'E ll 20-263 r s MNP-20-1130 Fish ter -2 b Baxendell Shoal 20-267 Rabbit Island (NP) w L Ou 20 o e ro 20-268 P) 148°49.893'E 20°46.746'S u Carlisle Island (NP) N (N Stewart 20-225 eum ) 148°50.477'E Cave Island 20-219a gh 20-270a Cockermouth Island (NP) Peninsula 149°15.977'E 20°47.190'S 20-269 (NP Pigeon Island20-219b Mausol 20-809 INSET A nd 20°47.699'S CP-20-4091 148°56.742'E 27 Isla 20-220 k C 20°51'S -2 20°51'S u 20°48.000'S High Islands oc Brampton Island (NP) L Devereux Rock m 20 be St Helens Bay 20-221 er R 20-270b a 20-408 rl
-228b an Carpet Snake # 20°51.439'S 20 -228a d Croak 20-223 ) 20 b Island 20-222 L P ) 20-224 N L North Red Cliff L 149°18.780'E Acacia (Chings) ( -227 nd (NP a 20-226 20 Helvellyn ) Island (NP)20-229b sl land ISLANDS Island (NP 20-810 I eef Rocks Rocky ry y Is CP-20-4092 w wr -229a 20-271 sh R nd (NP) e 20 20°50'S 20°51.977'S L Fi ) 20°50'S Rabbit Island (NP) Ne Island (NP) N Isla MNP-20-1132 20°52'S Stone MNP-20-1134 20°52'S 20-225 (NP -810 Bolton Shoal Outer eum 20 C 20-229a ol nd 20-272 h Island la ) an Is P ne (N l 20-811 Maus ky d Fantome Rocks Roc an North Red Cliff l 20-273 MNP-20-1134 Is # South Red Cliff ) E gs Island (NP) 20-229b g Stone Acacia (Chin South Red Cliff r Island (NP) e Island Island (NP)20-229c m 20-229c o 20-811 Finlaysons Point n t 148°55.428'E
20°53'S 20°53'S Schooner Rock 20-278 20-230 MNP-20-1136 CP-20-4093 EUNGELLA McBrides Point P Calen 20-274 Keswick Island (NP) a ! C s a 20-847 Seaforth Ball Bay 20-843 h 20-277 s L L Hesket a a n g h n MNP-20-1138 Rock 012 ug 20-844 e e oro l 20-284
b # 20-276 St Bees Seaforth ills Wedge Island (NP) kL a Cape H L Kilometres L 20-275 oc Island (NP) 20°55'S NATIONAL CAPE HILLSBOROUGH R b 20°55'S 148°53'E 148°54'E 148°55'E 148°56'E 148°57'E 148°58'E 20-279 20°54'S 20°54'S c NATIONAL PARK Andrews 20-281 b L ngapore L Point hoal Sand Si S hoal c y S Aspatria CP-20-4094 20-282 L 20-283 eatle imby Island (NP) PARK Wh Fl 20-280 Bay # 148°15'E 148°20'E 148°25'E 148°30'E 148°35'E 148°40'E 148°45'E 148°50'E 148°55'E 149°00'E 149°05'E 149°10'E 149°15'E 149°20'E 149°25'E THIS MAP IS INDICATIVE ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR MAP USERS NOTES: This map may not show all Queensland State Marine Park Zoning (for 1. The purpose of this map is to help interpret the Great Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef Marine Parks 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 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 Queensland legislation (eg. Fisheries Regulation 1995 (Qld)) are not shown. as possible, users must refer to Schedule 1 of the Great Barrier Reef LEGEND 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 10 - Whitsunday Marine Park boundary Marine Park or the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park. descriptions. 2. Zone identifiers indicate the zone type, latitude and number of The inshore boundary of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park follows the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park coastline of Queensland at low water except to the extent such waters each zoned area. Zones numbered on this map: Management Area boundary CP - Conservation Park Zone are within the limits of the State of Queensland within the meaning of B - Buffer Zone L Bommie / rock section 14 of the Seas & Submerged LandsLands 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 Reef Flat on this map is indicative only. P - Preservation Zone 3. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Parks include the water column, Indicative Reef boundary the subsoil beneath the seabed to a depth of 1000 metres below the seabed and the airspace to 915 metres above the surface. Planning 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 prefixed with the latitude at the top of the band in which they lie. Whale Protection Area boundary INDEX TO ADJOINING MAPS A centre point is used to determine the appropriate one-degree band No Shipping# for features straddling parallels. Following the latitude band is the Shipping Designated Shipping Area boundary numeric unique reef identifier. In addition, complex reef areas carry CORAL SEA Sub IDs in the form of alphabetic letters. Coastline 5. Islands, or parts of islands that form part of Queensland are not owned by the Commonwealth, and are not part of the Great Barrier River Map 7 Map 9 Reef Marine Park. 6. The information displayed is held in the Great Barrier Reef Marine ´ Mangrove Park Authority Geospatial Data Library. This includes data provided by Geoscience Australia National Mapping Division (including the Scale 1 : 250 000 Backshore GEODATA product) and the Australian Hydrographic Office. Land Ayr ! ! Map 8 tenure was derived from data supplied by the Queensland Department 0 5 10 15 20 km Population centre (to scale) Home of Environment and Resource Management, December 2009. Hill Map 10 Map 11 7. While every effort has been made to show all features necessary to ! ! Population centre (symbolised) Bowen make this map a useful general reference, map users are invited to 0 5 10 n mile Proserpine advise the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority of any errors, Minor road (unsealed) ! omissions or other suggestions that would enhance this product. Map Projection: Unprojected Geographic Contact details are shown overleaf, or email to: Horizontal Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 [email protected] Major road (sealed) SAFETY IN THE MARINE PARKS National Park / Conservation Tenure Mackay ! People visit the Marine Parks at their own risk. Zoning Plans allow activities Map 12 to take place, but do not guarantee safety. The Parks contain both natural Special Management Areas This map must not be used for marine navigation. and human hazards. Park users should consult navigation charts, Notices to Public Appreciation boundary Mariners, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Department Comprehensive and updated navigation WARNING information should be obtained from published of Environment and Resource Management for more specific information Species Conservation Produced 15 April 2011 by Spatial Data Centre - Edition IV before going to sea. hydrographic charts. (Dugong Protection) boundary © Commonwealth of Australia (GBRMPA) 2011
INLET HILL THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, ITS FUTURE AND YOU MARINE PARK BOUNDARIES NAVIGATING ZONE BOUNDARIES ANCHORING AND MOORING RESPONSIBLE REEF AND ISLAND PRACTICES ACROSS
Adjacent to Queensland’s east coast, the Great Barrier Reef is Park in adjacent Queensland waters. Both provide the balance Zone boundaries are described with a coordinate based system THE WORLD HERITAGE AREA
matter. any of clarification one of the world’s most important natural assets. It is the largest between protecting the Reef’s ecosystem while supporting a for
that uses points of latitude and longitude (referenced to the Observing zoning rules is one way you can help to look after the Reef. By following
contacted be should Service Wildlife and Parks Queensland or Authority Park Marine coral reef ecosystem anywhere on Earth. While coral reefs wide range of ecologically sustainable uses. Reef
Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994, known as GDA94). On Responsible Reef and Island practices you will also help to maintain the World Heritage
Barrier Great The Park. Marine Coast Reef Barrier Great the for (Qld) 2004 Plan make up only seven per cent of the total area, the Great Barrier Zoning
the water, zone boundaries can be identified using modern Area in good shape into the future. They are common sense and apply regardless of Coast) Reef Barrier (Great Parks Marine the of 1 Schedule and Park Marine Reef Zoning Plans are key pieces of legislation Reef users need Barrier
Reef World Heritage Area includes a stunning array of habitats Mainland or island navigational aids such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and
Great the for (Cth) 2003 Plan Zoning Park Marine Reef Barrier Great the of 1 to adhere to. The Australian Government’s Great Barrier Schedule where you visit. To learn about more ways to help the Reef and islands go to
such as coral cays, continental islands, mangrove forests, plotters. Ensure your GPS is set to either GDA94 or WGS84 as
effect. legal no has in provided descriptions boundary zone the for substitute a not is Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003 and the Queensland It www.gbrmpa.gov.au or www.nprsr.qld.gov.au.
estuaries, seagrass beds, sponge gardens and deep oceanic these are functionally equivalent. and only zoning to guide a as intended is map This : users map for note Important
waters. This diversity of life throughout the Great Barrier Reef Government’s Marine Parks (Great Barrier Reef Coast) Zoning High tide Low tide is internationally recognised as being of outstanding universal Plan 2004 define what activities can occur in which locations. A number of products are available to help you determine zone boundaries. This map marks key coordinates for Green and value and has helped earn the area World Heritage status. Great ANCHORING AND MOORING WHEN VISITING NATIONAL Due to the importance of the Reef’s future, penalties apply for Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Pink Zones. From the GBRMPA’s website, www.gbrmpa.gov.au not complying with the Zoning Plans. This zoning map provides Coast When anchoring and mooring follow the Responsible Reef No Anchoring Areas are in place in some high use locations to PARK ISLANDS The Australian and Queensland Governments are committed to Marine Park you can download all zone boundary coordinates in a number Dropping an anchor on coral takes a guide for recreational users, to help understand zoning and Practices to protect fragile habitats (see Responsible Reef further protect fragile coral. Generally they are marked with Reef the long-term health of the Reef. It is well understood that the of formats as well as generate maps with coordinates for any seconds to damage or destroy and many • Leave your pets at home. Domestic avoid fines. Commercial fishers or tourist operators should and Island Practices section). In some high-use areas public Protection Markers which are white pyramid-shaped buoys with Reef’s future depends on the actions we take now. Pressures zone using the interactive mapping tool called Deep Blue. Some years for it to rebuild. animals are not permitted on national consult the Zoning Plans for more detail. If you rely on the Reef The Australian Government’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park moorings are available. These blue beehive-shaped buoys are blue Marine Park labels. Do not tie up to or use Reef Protection such as the impacts of climate change, declining water quality electronic navigation product manufacturers have up-to-date • Use public moorings where available park islands and all adjoining beaches for a living, you are expected to know the rules as they apply to extends seaward from the low water mark. The Queensland used on a first-come first-served basis and time limits apply. Markers as a mooring. Before you head out on the water make and coastal development are dominant threats to the Reef’s zoning products for use in handheld and chart plotter GPS units. and observe No Anchoring Areas – they and tidal lands. your commercial operation. Government’s Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park lies Designed to suit different sized vessels, the colour-coded band sure you know the location of these areas. While No Anchoring future. In the same way you insure your house or boat against See your provider for more details. are there to protect coral. • Use non-ash producing fuel stoves for adjacent and generally extends landward to the high water and information on the buoy and the pick-up line helps you Areas are generally permanent, temporary No Anchoring Areas may future damage, the Reef’s resilience or insurance policy is cooking – fires are usually not permitted mark or extent of the tide. Most rivers, creeks, intertidal areas Without a GPS you can still determine your position relative determine if it will be suitable for your vessel. Take care not to be located where damage such as coral bleaching has occurred. • Where possible, anchor in sand or mud based on minimising the impacts of these pressures. A resilient WILL YOU NEED A PERMIT? on national park islands and adjoining and estuaries are considered to be Queensland waters, as are to most zone boundaries. Green Zones close to the coast are run over the pick-up line when motoring towards moorings. Please observe No Anchoring Areas wherever they are placed. On away from corals and other fragile ecosystem is one that can withstand shocks and pressures and is Most recreational visitors to the Marine Parks will not require beaches and tidal lands. Check online internal waters like Hinchinbrook Channel. For a description of mostly simple shapes and boundaries can usually be lined up this map, No Anchoring Areas are associated with Border, Daydream, marine environments. Suitable areas able to rebuild itself. a permit. The types of activities that require permits include: www.qld.gov.au/camping or where this Marine Park boundary is located and, in particular, with recognisable coastal features such as headlands. Zone Hayman, Hook and Langford islands, and Bait Reef. often show up as flat and smooth on installing structures and works such as moorings, using specific Locations and number of public moorings can change, please check with the GBRMPA or QPWS. phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68). in areas such as river and creek crossings, see Schedule 2 of boundaries have also been oriented north, south, east and west your sounder. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW craft such as a hovercraft, most commercial activities such as PUBLIC MOORINGS GUIDE the Marine Parks (Declaration) Regulation 2006 available from as much as possible for ease of navigation. • Use your sand anchor and reef pick • Remove aliens such as seeds, insects or Almost the entire Great Barrier Reef ecosystem is included tourist operations and some types of research. Permits are www.legislation.qld.gov.au. BAND COLOUR MOORING CLASS MAXIMUM VESSEL LENGTH MAXIMUMWIND SPEED rodents from your camping gear, clothes issued jointly by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority appropriately to minimise damage. within two Marine Parks. The Australian Government’s Great You need to be aware that the coast is a natural feature which and shoes before visiting an island. Brown T 6m – tender only 24 knots Barrier Reef Marine Park extends over 2300km and covers (GBRMPA) and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service The Marine Parks generally adopt complementary zoning.This may change due to climatic influences and other natural factors. • Use only as much chain as you need to • Always use toilets where provided. 344 400km2. This Marine Park is complemented by the (QPWS), part of the Department of National Parks, Recreation, means that activities that can be carried out within the two The primary reference for zone boundaries is the legislation. Yellow A 10m – monohull, 9m - multihull 24 knots hold the vessel without compromising Where there are no toilets, walk at least Queensland Government’s Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Sport and Racing (NPRSR). For more information, contact either Marine Parks are usually the same, however, there are some Schedule 1 of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan Green B 20m – monohull, 18m - multihull 34 knots safety. 100m from campsites or watercourses the GBRMPA or NPRSR. Queensland Government specific provisions that may apply in 2003 describes zone boundaries for the Great Barrier Reef Blue C 25m – monohull, 22m - multihull 34 knots • Keep watch to make sure the anchor is and bury all faecal waste at least 15cm the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park. Marine Park. Schedule 1 of the Marine Parks (Great Barrier not dragging. Red D 35m – monohull, 30m – multihull 34 knots deep. Reef Coast) Zoning Plan 2004 describes zone boundaries for Visit www.gbrmpa.gov.au for Great Barrier Reef Marine Park MARINE PARK ZONING EXPLAINED the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park. Please note that the • Respect the islands. Do not graffiti zoning rules and www.nprsr.qld.gov.au for Great Barrier Reef PUBLIC MOORINGS IN THE WHITSUNDAY AREA FISHING Marine Park zoning is an important component in managing marine areas. It is a key strategy for improving the Great Barrier Reef’s coordinates do not change even if coastal features near them, facilities, headlands or other natural Coast Marine Park zoning rules. LOCATION MOORING NO. LOCATION MOORING NO. LOCATION MOORING NO. • Take only the fish you need. and cultural attractions. health and resilience and has been developed in a way widely considered to be best practice. A healthy and productive Reef means such as sand spits or river mouths change or move over time. CLASS CLASS CLASS substantial economic benefits to local communities and the wider economy. Blue Pearl Bay T 1 North Stonehaven B 6 Pinnacle Bay B 2 • Return all undersized or unwanted fish • Check if generators or compressors are Bay to the water carefully and quickly to permitted at the site you intend to visit The Marine Parks are managed as multiple-use areas. The Zoning Plans provide for a range of ecologically sustainable recreational, A 1 D 1 Luncheon Bay T 1 minimise injury. and the conditions that apply. On most commercial and research opportunities and for the continuation of traditional activities. B 1 Caves Cove C 2 B 5 • Do not use pest or non-native fish islands they are not permitted. C 3 South Stonehaven B 4 D 1 In the Marine Parks, all zones contribute to the conservation of the Reef. The level of protection increases from the General Use RECREATIONAL FISHING GUIDE for bait. Choose locally caught bait D 2 Bay D 1 Cateran Bay A 3 Zone up to the most restrictive, Preservation Zones. Each zone has different rules for what activities are allowed, what activities products as imported bait can increase Note: Special Management Area requirements also apply to fishing. This guide must be read in conjunction with Special CAMPING ON NATIONAL PARK are prohibited and what activities require a permit. Zones may also place restrictions on how some activities are conducted. Rules Langford Island A 1 West Butterfly Bay B 9 B 1 the risk of introducing disease or pest Management Area information provided on these maps. ISLANDS for commercial fishing can differ to those for recreational fishing. Commercial fishers should consult the Zoning Plans for more B 3 East Butterfly Bay B 3 West Cateran Bay A 1 species. • Obtain your camping permits from the information. RECREATIONAL FISHING, CRABBING, BAIT NETTING AND COLLECTING C 1 Maureens Cove T 1 Dumbell Island C 2 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service D 1 A 1 Esk Island B 1 BOATING before visiting the islands. You can book GENERAL USE (LIGHT BLUE) ZONE MARINE NATIONAL PARK (GREEN) ZONE Line fishing and trolling Limited collecting (Maximum three lines and six hooks. *Trolling must occur behind a vessel (The taking of shells, fish, crustaceans or other invertebrates by hand or Black Island A 1 B 2 C 1 • Always ensure your boat is well online at www.qld.gov.au/camping or Most reasonable activities can occur in Light Blue Zones Green Zones are like National Parks on the water. They are that is underway) hand-held implement) B 1 Manta Ray Bay T 4 Sunlovers Beach B 1 maintained. Carry all necessary safety by phoning 13 QGOV (13 74 68). while still allowing for the conservation of these areas. ‘no-take’ areas where extractive activities such as fishing or equipment and make sure everyone on In General Use (Light Blue), Habitat Protection (Dark Blue) Generally not more than five of any one species (except D 1 B 2 False Nara Inlet B 2 • Camp only in designated campsites and
collecting are prohibited. Anyone can enter a Green Zone for and Estuarine Conservation Zones board knows where it is stowed. always display your campsite tag.
coral) can be taken in General Use (Light Blue), Habitat Tongue Bay C 3 Bait Reef Lagoon B 5 C 2
PARKS MARINE COAST REEF BARRIER low impact activities such as boating, swimming, snorkelling GREAT
HABITAT PROTECTION (DARK BLUE) ZONE In Conservation Park (Yellow) Zones - Limited line fishing Protection (Dark Blue), Conservation Park (Yellow) and Bait Reef Manta Ray C 1 • Slow down around shallow coral reefs, • Use non-ash producing fuel stoves for AND REEF BARRIER GREAT THE TO GUIDE
and sailing. Travelling through a Green Zone with fish on A
(one line, one hook - see diagrams below) Estuarine Conservation Zones, except when collecting bait dropoff seagrass beds and beaches. cooking – fires are usually not permitted MAP Dark Blue Zones protect and manage sensitive habitats by board is allowed, provided the fish were caught outside the ZONING
In Conservation Park (Yellow) Zones - trolling* with or oysters for immediate use or consumption • If you need to dispose of sewage at sea, on national park islands and adjoining ensuring they are generally free from potentially damaging Green Zone and your fishing gear is appropriately stowed
maximum three lines and six hooks 10 do so well away from reefs and islands. beaches and tidal lands. Check online
activities. Trawling is not permitted in Dark Blue Zones. and secured (see fishing definitions). All collecting prohibited in all other zones
WHITSUNDAYS For information on vessel sewage or phone (as above).
In Buffer (Olive Green) Zone trolling* for pelagic species is RESPONSIBLE REEF AND ISLAND PRACTICES – AROUND ANIMALS
The collection of coral (alive or dead) is strictly regulations visit www.gbrmpa.gov.au
the only form of fishing allowed. Seasonal closures also The Great Barrier Reef is a refuge for many marine animals of conservation concern. For a number of species, the Reef is vital for MAP
CONSERVATION PARK (YELLOW) ZONE PRESERVATION (PINK) ZONE prohibited throughout the Marine Parks and www.msq.qld.gov.au.
apply in some of these zones their survival and recovery. You can help protect these species by following these Responsible Reef and Island Practices. To report WHEN WATCHING WILDLIFE
10 map • Refuel on shore wherever possible. Use Yellow Zones allow for increased protection and conservation Pink Zones are the most restrictive type of zone and are Prohibited in all other zones Limited spearfishing sick, injured or stranded marine animals phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68). • Avoid using strong lights, making loud of areas while allowing for limited extractive use. Fishing is strictly ‘no-go’ areas. You cannot enter a Pink Zone without (Limited spearfishing means fishing with a spear or speargun not using a the correct gear and have spill response noises or moving suddenly near nesting powerhead, a firearm, a light or underwater breathing apparatus other equipment readily available. limited to one line and one hook (see fishing definitions). a permit and all extractive activities are strictly prohibited. Bait netting than a snorkel) WHALES AND DOLPHINS TURTLES AND DUGONG seabirds and turtles. Research may only occur in a Pink Zone with a permit, if it In General Use (Light Blue), Habitat Protection (Dark Blue), • Allow native animals to find their own In General Use (Light Blue), Habitat Protection (Dark Blue) All six species of turtle and the dugong are threatened and cannot be undertaken elsewhere, and only if the research is Conservation Park (Yellow) and Estuarine Conservation No aircraft 1000 feet No helicopters 1650 feet DIVING OR SNORKELLING food – do not leave food or scraps BUFFER (OLIVE GREEN) ZONE and Estuarine Conservation Zones under pressure. Speeding boats can kill or injure turtles and relevant to, and a priority for management. Zones 300m 500m around your campsite. Feeding wildlife dugong and displace them from preferred feeding areas. • Avoid standing on, leaning on, holding In Olive Green Zones, trolling for pelagic species is the only Prohibited in Conservation Park (Yellow) Zones that is prohibited. Prohibited in all other zones NO waiting onto, or touching any part of coral – in
form of extractive activity allowed. Examples of pelagic are declared Public Appreciation Areas in the path of the whale • Slow down and keep a look out when travelling over shallow 1000ft COMMONWEALTH ISLANDS ZONE 1650ft particular watch your fins. species are marlin, trevally, mackerel, tuna, wahoo and (CREAM ON MAP) Crabbing (trapping) reefs and seagrass beds. SAFEGUARDING THE REEF’S FUTURE In Conservation Park (Yellow) Zones that are not declared 300m 100m 100m 300m • Before approaching a reef, practise BE CROC WISE IN CROC cobia. (Maximum of four pots, dillies, collapsible traps per person) • Do not approach a dugong closer than 50 metres and avoid There are 70 Commonwealth Islands that together form Public Appreciation Areas Today, the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem is at a crossroads and the actions we take now will determine its long-term future. There buoyancy control over sand patches and COUNTRY In General Use (Light Blue), Habitat Protection (Dark Blue), ONLY ONLY separating a dugong and her calf. are significant challenges ahead for the Reef to remain one of the world’s healthiest ecosystems. Pressures such as impacts from the Commonwealth Islands Zone. They are the only land Prohibited in all other zones check your gear is secure. Estuarine crocodiles live mainly in tidal Conservation Park (Yellow) and Estuarine Conservation 3 vessels 3 vessels SCIENTIFIC RESEACH (ORANGE) ZONE • Stay well clear of nesting turtles and hatchlings and limit the climate change and declining water quality will largely dominate the Reef’s future health. How the Reef responds will depend on its component of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The zone 6 6 reaches of rivers, as well as in fresh Zones Vessels must not approach within ability to withstand and adapt to these pressures and the actions we each take. • Be mindful of all marine life. Do not includes intertidal areas and extends down to the low water 50 metres of a dolphin use of light around nesting and hatching areas, including Orange Zones allow for scientific research, in areas 6 Knots 6 Knots touch, prod or chase them and avoid water sections of lagoons, swamps and mark on these Commonwealth Islands. Prohibited in all other zones when anchored offshore. undisturbed by extractive activities. One type of Orange NO vessels Before heading out to the Marine Parks or on to an island, run through the following checklists and see inside for information that making loud noises. waterways up to hundreds of kilometres NO jetskis Zone is shown on the maps as green with an orange outline. In all zones where fishing is allowed, Queensland Fisheries legislation (e.g. size and bag limits, gear restrictions, protected species) • Some crab pots can trap turtles, visit www.fisheries.qld.gov.au will help you. from the sea. They can occur along some While public access is allowed, a permit or accreditation is also applies. On this map there is a closed area to spearfishing at Cape Edgecumbe (Bowen) running from Greys Bay A vessel means anything capable of carrying a person through or on the water, for information on how to be a responsible crabber. beaches, around islands and cays and even including wind surfers and surfboards LITTER ESTUARINE CONSERVATION ZONE in offshore areas far from the coast. required to conduct research in this type of Orange Zone. (BROWN ON MAP) to Horseshoe Bay. Contact Fisheries Queensland for more detail, ph 13 25 23 or visit www.fisheries.qld.gov.au or contact local BIRDS FISHING BOATING CAMPING OR WALKING Rubbish such as discarded fishing line The second type of Orange Zone, shown as solid orange on Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol offices. Watching whales can be exciting but approach distances must • Obey crocodile warning signs. They are Islands and cays within the Great Barrier Reef support breeding or other gear, plastic bags and bottles the maps, is a Restricted Access Area and public access is The Estuarine Conservation Zones provide for the protection be respected for both the animals’ safety and your own. In the Have a zoning map and know Have a zoning map and know Leave your domestic animals at there for your safety and protection. and polystyrene foam are having an not allowed. There are presently two of these Orange Zones, of estuarine areas of Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef Coast Whitsunday Whale Protection Area, vessels must stay seabird populations, several resident shorebird species and the zones where you are going the zones where you are going home increasingly devastating impact on our • When fishing, always stand a few one adjacent to the Australian Institute of Marine Science Marine Park in a natural state while allowing the public to FISHING DEFINITIONS 300m away from a whale. dozens of island-based bird species. Many of these populations and what’s allowed there and what’s allowed there Have a camping permit marine wildlife. metres back from the water’s edge near Townsville (Map 7) and the other at One Tree Island appreciate and enjoy the relatively undisturbed nature of A maximum of three lines and six hooks per person is allowed when line fishing in the General Use (Light Blue), Habitat Protection are under pressure. The World Heritage Area is also an • Be alert and watch out for whales and dolphins at all times, Know any Special Management Know any Special Management Observe island best practice and never stand on logs or branches Research Station in the Capricorn Bunker Group (Map 18). those areas. (Dark Blue) and Estuarine Conservation Zones. In Conservation Park (Yellow) Zones all fishing other than trolling is restricted to important feeding and resting area for migrating international • Stow your rubbish onboard and collect particularly May to September. seabirds and shorebirds. Even slight disturbances to breeding Area or Plan of Management Area or Plan of Management guidelines overhanging the water. limited line fishing which means using a maximum of one hand-held line or rod per person with a maximum of one hook. requirements requirements any you find. birds can stop them from successfully raising chicks. • Never clean fish or discard fish scraps One hook can be: • Slow down to minimise the risk of collision and do not Know where seasonal closures • Take all rubbish back to the mainland intentionally drive through pods. • Land and launch boats away from seabirds or shorebirds. Know the definition of one hook Know any anchoring or mooring are in place to protect vulnerable near the water’s edge or at boat ramps. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS rules and responsible practices with you – there are no bins on national A single hook, single-shanked double A squid jig An artificial fly Know which species are species • Camp at least 2 metres above the high Special Management Areas manage access or use of a specific area, and are an additional layer on top of zoning. There are • Let the whale or dolphin control the encounter, never try to • Stay well clear of nesting and roosting birds and never try to park islands. or treble hook protected and no-take Rubbish bin onboard to take water mark and at least 50 metres from different types of Special Management Areas across the Marine Parks and these are shown on the relevant zoning maps. Detailed round up or herd or try to get dolphins to bowride. touch them, their chicks or eggs or scare them off their nests. Stay on marked tracks • When at home, recycle what you can your rubbish home with you the water’s edge. boundary descriptions for the Special Management Areas are found in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 1983. You Know Fisheries Queensland Bring gas or fuel stove for and ensure all other rubbish ends up in are strongly encouraged to get to know any Special Management Area requirements that apply. Following are Special Management • Avoid disturbing mothers and their calves and do not • Adhere to seasonal closures and vessel speed restrictions in bag and size limits and any Engine well maintained, safety cooking the bin. • Be more aware of crocodiles at night approach closer than 300m to a whale calf. place on and around some islands and beaches. additional regulations gear packed and all in good and during the breeding season, Areas relevant to this map. Bring a sturdy bag or container working order September to April. Bring a sturdy bag or container to take rubbish home RESPECT OTHERS Public Appreciation Area: Spearfishing is prohibited in the Conservation Park (Yellow) Zones that lie within the to take rubbish home Slow down over seagrass beds Whitsunday Public Appreciation Area. Limited spearfishing is permitted in the Light Blue and Dark Blue Zones that lie A ganged set of hooks of no more A bait jig of no more than six hooks A lure ISLANDS AND COASTS OF THE WORLD HERITAGE AREA and near coral reefs Carry sufficient water • Try to match your activities to the within the Public Appreciation Area (provided they are not part of a Queensland Fisheries spearfishing closure area). than six hooks sized between Number 1 and (an artificial bait with no more than environment around you and be three hooks) The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area includes over 900 Molle’s numerous walking tracks. Camp in scenic settings on South Harvest fisheries such as commercial aquarium fish collecting, coral harvesting, beachworm harvesting and aquaculture (each of which is in contact with at least Number 12 particularly conscious of the amount of one of the other hooks in the set) continental islands and coral cays. About one third of these are Molle, North Molle, Planton, Denman, Tancred and Long islands. operations are also prohibited in the Conservation Park (Yellow) Zones within the Whitsunday Public Appreciation Area. noise you are making. national parks. These islands, their beaches and many mainland Lindeman Islands National Park provides well-maintained REPORTING MARINE PARK AND NATIONAL PARK OFFENCES coastal areas, are places where birds roost and nest and where • Learn about and respect Traditional Species Conservation (Dugong Protection) Area: Designated over significant dugong habitat, these areas tracks traversing Lindeman and Seaforth islands. The northern Breaches of legislation regulating the Marine Parks compromise the Reef’s ability to build and maintain its resilience. To report illegal marine turtles lay their eggs. Many islands can be explored Owner culture and their connections to complement Queensland Fisheries legislation. In these areas commercial netting is restricted or prohibited. Contact waters of these outer islands are usually clearer for snorkelling. activity contact the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority on 1800 990 177 [after hours (07) 4726 0588] or Queensland Parks responsibly – whether camping or walking. QPWS manages all sea country. 6 Hooks Size Birdlife on these islands is prolific. Sunset over Neck Bay and views Fisheries Queensland on 13 25 23 or visit www.fisheries.qld.gov.au for more detail. Some coastal headland areas have 10 and Wildlife Service (including illegal activity on national parks) on 13 QGOV (13 74 68). For more tips on how to be croc wise in further restrictions on set mesh nets, contact the GBRMPA for more detail. national park islands from highly visited inshore islands to remote from Lindeman’s Mount Oldfield can be spectacular. Camping is croc country visit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au. Stowed and secured coral cays of the outer reef. Most national park islands have further permitted on Lindeman and Shaw islands. From 1 October to 31 information online at www.nprsr.qld.gov.au. March you must observe the 6 knot speed limit within 200m 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 of the high water mark near the beach east of Burning Point. WHITSUNDAYS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT Reduce the spread of ‘aliens’ when visiting island national parks. example when in a Marine National Park (Green) Zone all fishing apparatus must be inboard the boat and otherwise completely out WHEN PLANNING YOUR TRIP The Whitsundays Plan of Management covers some areas of this map. The Whitsundays Planning Area is marked by a thick unbroken Check your boats, camping gear, clothes and shoes for seeds, Gloucester Islands National Park is more remote and offers of the water. If a commercial trawl vessel is navigating through a zone where trawling is prohibited, any equipment used for fishing IMPORTANT CONTACTS • Before visiting islands, check their facilities, opportunities and special requirements purple line on the zoning map. Rules relating to motorised water sports, anchoring, mooring and vessel/aircraft restrictions are in insects, cane toads and rodents. Seeds can germinate and grow, a quiet retreat. Gloucester Island’s Bona Bay has the largest must be stowed and secured in accordance with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 1983. such as seasonal closures. campground, facilities and good anchorage. From 1 October to 31 place to protect locations and species vulnerable to high levels of use. Motorised water sports are prohibited around most islands and displacing native vegetation that provides food and homes for GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK OTHER CONTACTS reefs. Also anchoring is prohibited in the No Anchoring Area at Bait Reef (unmarked). Further rules apply. Visit www.gbrmpa.gov.au Rules for commercial fishing can differ to those for recreational fishing. Commercial fishers should consult the Zoning native animals. Rodents, such as the black rat, can cause deaths March you must observe the 6 knot speed limit within 200m • Bring your own fresh water as most islands have no permanent freshwater. for more information including a guide to visiting the Whitsundays for recreational users. Plans or contact GBRMPA or QPWS for more information. at nesting seabird sites with eggs eaten and chicks attacked. The of the high water mark at south beach (Armit Island), west beach Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Fisheries Queensland • Marine stingers (jellyfish) may be present all year, and are prevalent from October to damage from an ‘alien’ invasion may never be undone! (Double Cone Island), south beach (Grassy Island), Little Armit Island, Ph: 1800 990 177 Ph: 13 25 23 May. Wear protective clothing. Heed safety advice at www.marinestingers.com.au. and Olden Rock. A Pink Zone surrounds Eshelby and Little Eshelby Reporting oil spills: (07) 3830 4919 (quote “oil spill”) Fishwatch hotline • Protect yourself from biting insects and wear insect repellent. The greater Whitsunday area encompasses six national parks. islands and entering this zone is not allowed without a permit. Boats WHITSUNDAY WHALE PROTECTION AREA Email: [email protected] Ph: 1800 017 116 are not permitted within 200m of Edwin Rock from 1 October The Whitsunday area is an important calving ground for humpback whales between May and September each year. Most of the Whitsunday Islands National Park comprises a series of hilly Web: www.gbrmpa.gov.au (Report Fisheries offences) Most national park islands have further information online at to 31 March. Six knot speed limit applies at all other times. water around the islands is part of the Whale Protection Area designated under the Great Barrier Reef Regulations 1983 and SPEARFISHING IN THE WHITSUNDAYS islands dotting aquamarine waters of the scenic Whitsunday Web: www.fisheries.qld.gov.au www.nprsr.qld.gov.au. Whitsundays Plan of Management. Marked by a dark blue dashed line on the map, this area is designed to minimise disturbance to passage. Whitehaven Beach, on Whitsunday Island, is renowned Repulse Islands National Park protects three islands south of In the Whitsundays Public Appreciation Area spearfishing is permitted in the Light Blue and Dark Blue Zones provided they are not Australian Maritime Safety Authority these vulnerable animals. Within the Whale Protection Area vessels must not approach within 300m of a whale. Commercial whale for its pure white silica sand and crystal-clear water. Walk from Cape Conway and overlooks the Lindeman Islands. Camping is GREAT BARRIER REEF COAST MARINE PARK part of a Fisheries Queensland spearfishing closure area. Ph: 1800 641 792 (24hr) watching activities are also prohibited. Visit www.gbrmpa.gov.au for more information. Tongue Bay, on Whitsunday Island, for spectacular views. See the permitted on South Repulse Island only. From 1 October to 31 AND ISLAND NATIONAL PARKS (Report oil spills, vessel collisions or groundings) THE SIGHTINGS NETWORK Ngaro people’s precious rock art at Nara Inlet, on Hook Island. March you must observe the 6 knot speed limit within 200m Areas closed to spearfishing under Queensland Fisheries legislation include: Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Web: www.amsa.gov.au of the high water mark of South Repulse’s western beach. See anything unusual, or something that makes you go wow? Join the Sightings Hook Island - eastern, south eastern and southern sides, Hayman Island - southern and western side, Camping is permitted on Whitsunday, Hook and Henning islands. Racing Queensland Network and let the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority know about it. Your IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AREA OF SPECIAL INTEREST FOR WHALES Lindeman Island - western and southern side, Seaforth Island, Molle Islands National Park is in the heart of the Whitsundays Holbourne Island National Park, an isolated island, is the most Ph: 13 QGOV (13 74 68) observations are important and provide information that can be used for management An Area of Special Interest for whales is declared in the Whitsundays under Queensland Government legislation. The area is in South Molle Island - northern side and surrounding waters of Daydream Island. with South Molle the largest in the group. This island group is northerly national park island in the Whitsundays. It is a major Web: www.nprsr.qld.gov.au and research. Contact the Sightings Network on [email protected] for more addition to the Whale Protection Area shown on map overleaf. For more information on this area please visit Wildlife and Ecosystems renowned for their white sandy beaches, extensive grassy knolls nesting site for green and flatback turtles and an important Spearfishing is prohibited in the Conservation Park (Yellow) Zones that lie within the Whitsunday Public Appreciation Area. Reporting marine animal strandings: 13 QGOV (13 74 68) information. at www.ehp.qld.gov.au. and pockets of rainforest. Enjoy stunning views along South breeding habitat for several bird species. Camping is not permitted.
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