Dambimangari traditional owners traditional Dambimangari turtles forage in deeper waters. deeper in forage turtles

park while flatback, loggerhead, olive ridley and leatherback leatherback and ridley olive loggerhead, flatback, while park Do I need a park permit or licence? Recreational fishing Know your zones traditions, our land and our sea.” sea.” our and land our traditions,

Green and hawksbill turtles forage in the shallow waters of the the of waters shallow the in forage turtles hawksbill and Green

carers of our country and culture and are working to protect our our protect to working are and culture and country our of carers Most recreational visitors to the will not require Recreational fishing is allowed in all zones except sanctuary Lalang-garram / Camden Sound Marine Park is zoned to protect

hawksbill and olive ridley turtles nest on the coast and islands. islands. and coast the on nest turtles ridley olive and hawksbill

to build careers working on their country and beyond. and country their on working careers build to

beliefs and dreaming; we are connected to all living things. We are are We things. living all to connected are we dreaming; and beliefs a licence. Activities that require a licence include commercial zones. In the wilderness conservation zone fishing is limited the natural and cultural values of the marine park, while

which are threatened. Flatback, green, and to a lesser extent extent lesser a to and green, Flatback, threatened. are which

people for opportunities additional provide and Park

Wanjina gave us the land and sea to protect according to our cultural cultural our to according protect to sea and land the us gave Wanjina filming and photography, holding an event in the park or scientific to only one fish or two fillets of fish per recreational fisher providing opportunities for commercial and recreational use and

Six species of marine turtle are found in the marine park, all of of all park, marine the in found are turtle marine of species Six

heritage values of the Lalang-garram / Camden Sound Marine Marine Sound Camden / Lalang-garram the of values heritage research or monitoring. holding a current Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence. enjoyment. There are two sanctuary zones, three special purpose

through. It is a spiritual and sacred place for Worrora people. people. Worrora for place sacred and spiritual a is It through.

and joint management arrangements help to protect the cultural cultural the protect to help arrangements management joint and

grow very slowly and have few offspring and are fully protected. fully are and offspring few have and slowly very grow Statewide recreational fishing rules apply in the general use, zones and three large general use zones in the park (see map for respect and acknowledge the country and sea that you are travelling travelling are you that sea and country the acknowledge and respect

jointly manage the marine park. Strong working relationships relationships working Strong park. marine the manage jointly Anyone operating a tourism or recreation business for profit in the

Pristis zijsron Pristis ). Sawfish Sawfish ).

including the threatened green sawfish ( sawfish green threatened the including pearling and conservation zones (trawling prohibited in the location and coordinates of these zones). As traditional owners of the area we welcome you, and ask you to to you ask and you, welcome we area the of owners traditional As

Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation and Parks and Wildlife Wildlife and Parks and Corporation Aboriginal Dambimangari marine park will require a commercial operations licence.

The park is home to four of the world’s seven species of sawfish, sawfish, of species seven world’s the of four to home is park The whale conservation zone). For the most up-to-date rules and

Sanctuary zones are ‘look but don’t take’ areas that provide on the Kimberley coast since the dreamtime. dreamtime. the since coast Kimberley the on

thousands of years. of thousands Parks and Wildlife is committed to supporting tourism and regulations please visit fish.wa.gov.au

Regent River. River. Regent the highest level of protection for marine and wildlife. living been have who people saltwater are We tribe. Worrora

and cultural practices that have occurred in the area for for area the in occurred have that practices cultural and recreation in ’s spectacular natural environments

inlets of Augustus Island, Deception Bay, Kuri Bay and Prince Prince and Bay Kuri Bay, Deception Island, Augustus of inlets Fishing is not permitted in sanctuary zones. There are two and Law Wanjina the of part are Dambimangari, “We,

activities throughout the marine park in keeping with traditional traditional with keeping in park marine the throughout activities by providing operators with up-to-date information, news,

endemic Australian snubfin dolphins frolic in and around the the around and in frolic dolphins snubfin Australian endemic Customary fishing sanctuary zones in the marine park: Champagny Sanctuary

and crocodile. Traditional owners still carry out customary customary out carry still owners Traditional crocodile. and and marketing opportunities. All operators with a commercial

Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and and dolphins bottlenose dolphins, humpback Indo-Pacific Customary fishing is fishing by an Aboriginal person in accordance Zone and Sanctuary Zone which cover about

made fish traps and natural reefs and to hunt for turtle, dugong dugong turtle, for hunt to and reefs natural and traps fish made operations licence are issued with a Commercial Operator

19 per cent of the marine park, and contain a range of coral reef

many marine species. marine many with the Aboriginal customary law and tradition of the area dispose of your waste properly. waste your of dispose •

dugout canoe to the offshore islands to collect food from man- from food collect to islands offshore the to canoe dugout Handbook. This legal and informative document must remain in

systems with abundant and diverse marine life. You must remain communities are rich primary producers, acting as a nursery for for nursery a as acting producers, primary rich are communities being fished, for the purpose of satisfying personal, domestic,

In the past, Aboriginal people travelled by mangrove raft and and raft mangrove by travelled people Aboriginal past, the In the operator’s vessel together with a copy of the licence at all

do not walk on the reefs the on walk not do

• at least 500m away from mothers and calves

saltwater crocodiles and a wide range of birdlife. Mangrove Mangrove birdlife. of range wide a and crocodiles saltwater times when in the marine park. ceremonial, educational or non-commercial communal needs.

meaningful and spiritually important. spiritually and meaningful in this zone.

including mudskippers, mud crabs, barramundi, mangrove jack, jack, mangrove barramundi, crabs, mud mudskippers, including

be safe when visiting as there are many dangers many are there as visiting when safe be

• Customary fishing is allowed in the park, but it must take place

Lalai (the Dreaming) that made them, is singularly singularly is them, made that Dreaming) (the

the the To apply for a licence or have any questions about licencing

mangrove forests on earth. An abundance of species live there there live species of abundance An earth. on forests mangrove in an area where the person has a connection recognised by Special purpose zone (whale conservation) provides a high stone arrangements stone

islands, beaches, hard ground of the mainland and rivers and and rivers and mainland the of ground hard beaches, islands, please contact the Parks and Wildlife Licencing Officer phone

St George Basin is home to one of the largest remaining remaining largest the of one to home is Basin George St traditional owners of that area. It is for customary law to decide level of protection for humpback whale mating, calving, nursing do not take or move cultural objects, like spearheads and and spearheads like objects, cultural move or take not do •

For these traditional owners, the salt and fresh water, reefs, reefs, water, fresh and salt the owners, traditional these For on 9219 9978.

and resting, and covers about 24 per cent of the park. Boats

marine animals readily seen in the channels. the in seen readily animals marine which individuals have customary fishing rights in a particular Park. Marine Sound Camden / Lalang-garram the in interests

do not visit burial sites burial visit not do • must stay at least 500m away from whale mothers and their

the reef top, and numerous marine turtles, sea snakes and other other and snakes sea turtles, marine numerous and top, reef the area. Where these qualifications are not met, an Aboriginal

( Gaambera) and Mayala, have native title rights or or rights title native have Mayala, and Gaambera) (Wunambal Do I need a licence to fish in the marine park? calves in this zone.

emerges at low tide, with water spectacularly cascading from from cascading spectacularly water with tide, low at emerges person can still go fishing but must fish under recreational show respect and look after saltwater country saltwater after look and respect show • Three Aboriginal groups, the Dambimangari (Worrorra), Uunguu Uunguu (Worrorra), Dambimangari the groups, Aboriginal Three

and is regularly visited by tour boats. The massive 300 km 300 massive The boats. tour by visited regularly is and

reef reef Yes, licences are required for some recreational fishing activities in fishing rules and not customary fishing rules. The Jungulu Special Purpose (Wilderness Conservation) 2

acknowledge Dambimangari as the traditional owners traditional the as Dambimangari acknowledge • and joint management joint and

Montgomery Reef is an amazing feature of the marine park park marine the of feature amazing an is Reef Montgomery Western Australia, including in the waters of this marine park. If you Zone: There are no extractive uses permitted except for highly

Connection to saltwater country country saltwater to Connection plan to fish from a boat powered by a motor, or to use a boat to

how visitors can respect Dambimangari saltwater country: country: saltwater Dambimangari respect can visitors how restricted recreational fishing (personal possession limit of one

them from predators and the aggressive bull humpbacks. bull aggressive the and predators from them travel to your fishing destination, you need a Recreational Fishing

together to conserve its values for future generations. Here is is Here generations. future for values its conserve to together fish or two fillets), covering about 3 per cent of the park.

to provide hiding places for the cows and their calves, protecting protecting calves, their and cows the for places hiding provide to from Boat Licence. To take any species of rock lobster, including same goal: caring for this Lalang-garram saltwater country country saltwater Lalang-garram this for caring goal: same marine park. park. marine

variable shoreline, depth and seafloor of the sound are thought thought are sound the of seafloor and depth shoreline, variable tropical rock lobster, you must hold a rock lobster licence and to use Kuri Bay Special Purpose (Pearling) Zone: Pearling is the Dambimangari and Parks and Wildlife are working towards the the towards working are Wildlife and Parks and Dambimangari rocky shoals, and extensive mangrove forests of this important important this of forests mangrove extensive and shoals, rocky

and perfect for calves, which lack blubber to keep warm. The The warm. keep to blubber lack which calves, for perfect and a throw (cast) net, you need a net fishing licence. Make sure you priority use in this zone but access is open to other users These animals live in and around the coral reef communities, communities, reef coral the around and in live animals These

Respect Dambimangari saltwater country saltwater Dambimangari Respect is around 28 around is

C— two degrees warmer than surrounding areas areas surrounding than warmer degrees two C— provided they do not interfere with the pearling operations.

0 ‘know your zones’ and fish accordingly. For more information on dugongs, saltwater crocodiles and several species of sawfish. sawfish. of species several and crocodiles saltwater dugongs,

and November. The winter water temperature of Camden Sound Sound Camden of temperature water winter The November. and licences, as well as recreational fishing rules please go to fish.wa.gov. This zone covers about eight per cent of the park. turtles, Australian snubfin and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins, dolphins, humpback Indo-Pacific and snubfin Australian turtles,

which inhabit the marine park in large numbers between June June between numbers large in park marine the inhabit which au. It is up to you to know the fishing restrictions that apply to the

The marine park is also home to six species of threatened marine marine threatened of species six to home also is park marine The The general use zones cover the remainder of the marine

population of humpback in the southern hemisphere, hemisphere, southern the in whales humpback of population marine park zones you are visiting. Businesses offering any tours waters of the sound in preparation for their migration south. south. migration their for preparation in sound the of waters

and can’t do in each zone. each in do can’t and park, or 46 per cent, and enable a wide range of commercial

Camden Sound provides a perfect calving ground for the largest largest the for ground calving perfect a provides Sound Camden that affect fishery stocks, like fishing tours, mud crabbing and shell calves rest with their mothers in the warm, calm and deep deep and calm warm, the in mothers their with rest calves zoning map will help you ‘know your zones’ and what you can can you what and zones’ your ‘know you help will map zoning and recreational activities to occur such as boating, fishing,

Enjoying the marine park marine the Enjoying collecting, also require a Fishing Tour Operator licence.

in the southern hemisphere. During the winter months newborn newborn months winter the During hemisphere. southern the in recreational and commercial activities to occur and coexist. The The coexist. and occur to activities commercial and recreational aquaculture and pearling.

Camden Sound is the most important humpback whale nursery nursery whale humpback important most the is Sound Camden

and manage human use. Marine park zoning allows for multiple multiple for allows zoning park Marine use. human manage and All fishing related licences can be obtained from the Department

Marine park zones help to conserve natural and cultural values values cultural and natural conserve to help zones park Marine of Fisheries Licensing Branch. country. country.

referring to just one place or one part of their traditional traditional their of part one or place one just to referring manner. manner.

people and respects the idea of saltwater country without without country saltwater of idea the respects and people conducted in a culturally sensitive and ecologically sustainable sustainable ecologically and sensitive culturally a in conducted

abundance. The name has been chosen by the Dambimangari Dambimangari the by chosen been has name The abundance. some areas. The marine park will help to ensure that tourism is is tourism that ensure to help will park marine The areas. some

evokes the saltwater as a spiritual place and a place of natural natural of place a and place spiritual a as saltwater the evokes three nautical miles offshore, however this distance is greater in in greater is distance this however offshore, miles nautical three

Conservation Strategy Conservation . ‘Lalang-garram’ means ‘the ocean’ and and ocean’ ‘the means ‘Lalang-garram’ . Broome, and extends to the limit of State waters, generally generally waters, State of limit the to extends and Broome,

Kimberley Science and and Science Kimberley marine parks to be established under the the under established be to parks marine waters. It’s about150km north of Derby and 300km north of of north 300km and Derby of north about150km It’s waters.

Lalang-garram / Camden Sound Marine Park is the first of six six of first the is Park Marine Sound Camden / Lalang-garram The marine park covers almost 700,000 ha of remote Kimberley Kimberley remote of ha 700,000 almost covers park marine The

The first marine park on the Kimberley coast Kimberley the on park marine first The What you need to know to need you What

Important contacts Whale interaction Land access Parks and Wildlife Department of Fisheries Lalang-garram / The vessel approach distance in Lalang-garram / Camden Sound Some coastal areas accessible throughout the marine park, Be CROCWISE Broome Office Licensing Branch Marine Park has increased in the Camden Sound Special Purpose including islands, have been determined as exclusive native title Ph: (08) 9195 5500 Ph: (08) 9482 7281 Zone (Whale Conservation) and two sanctuary zones to reduce areas. Visitors will need to seek permission from traditional owners • Crocs are common [email protected] Camden Sound disturbance to humpback whales and their newborn calves. In prior to visiting areas where exclusive native title rights exist. Fishwatch hotline, to report • Crocs move around dpaw.wa.gov.au these zones, the minimum approach distance to mothers and Please contact Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation to organise illegal fishing, aquatic pests • Crocs are deadly Marine Park calves is 500m rather than the 100m minimum in place in other permission to these lands which are accessed via the marine park. Commercial Operator Licensing and fish kills WA coastal waters. If a humpback cow and calf do approach a Phone: (08) 9219 9978 Ph: 1800 815 507 When going ashore: vessel within this distance, the vessel will be required to operate parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/ Estuarine crocodiles live in the marine park in relatively high Department of Transport in neutral gear during the encounter with due consideration • Always ensure your clothing and equipment are free of pest for-business/commercial- Navigating zone boundaries numbers, inhabiting creeks, rivers, tidal areas, along beaches, Broome Office given to navigation and vessel safety, and move away when species such as seeds, insects, rodents or cane toads. operations-licensing offshore areas far from the coast, and in both fresh and salt Ph: 13 11 56 Zone boundaries are described as latitude and longitude it is safe to do so. In all other zones of the park, you must not • Please do not disturb any natural or cultural features, like water. There have been several attacks and injuries to people in Report marine animal strandings, transport.wa.gov.au coordinates. On the water, zone boundaries can be identified using approach within 100m of whales. Please contact Parks and stone arrangements, art and burial sites. the Kimberley, even in freshwater pools inland from the coast. sick and injured wildlife Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and plotters. You will need to Wildlife if you witness a vessel operator getting too close or Broome volunteer sea Ph: (08) 9474 9055 plot the coordinates manually into your GPS. To do this accurately, disturbing wildlife. • Please do not build rock formations or ‘’ as this activity rescue group Be safe ensure that your GPS is set to either GDA94 or WGS84. unknowingly disturbs significant cultural sites. Parks and Wildlife Ph: (08) 9192 8202 or All aircraft will be required to maintain a minimum approach Navigational hazards State Headquarters Mob: 0447 912 820 The coordinates can be found on the map in this brochure, and distance of 500m horizontally and vertically from humpback Prince Regent National Park is popular with adventurers seeking 17 Dick Perry Avenue, online at either the Department Parks and Wildlife or Fisheries The large tidal movement in Kimberley waters creates strong broomesearescue.org.au mothers and calves and no hovering within the Special a pristine pocket of the Kimberley coast. Kings Cascade displays Kensington WA 6151 websites. Alternatively, you can contact our officers by phone Purpose (Whale Conservation) and sanctuary zones. For whale a spectacular waterfall after the rains. currents, whirlpools, submerged rocks and reefs, and murky Derby Volunteer Marine Ph: (08) 9219 9000 and we will email them to you. interactions in all other waters of Western Australia the waters. There are some areas of unsurveyed waters in the marine Rescue Group • Commercial operators will require an endorsed licence minimum approach distance for aircraft is 300m. park. It is advised to have a passage plan organised before Dambimangari Aboriginal Mob: 0419 959 376 It is your responsibility to find out what the rules are and ‘know to access the national park. departure, taking into consideration tide heights and times. Please Corporation [email protected] your zones’ before you head out. ensure you take up-to-date nautical charts on your voyage. Derby Office NO WAITING • Camping and fires are not permitted. Australian Maritime Safety 60° Ph: (08) 9191 2383 Wildlife viewing No approach • Pets are not allowed in the national park, please Remoteness [email protected] Authority (AMSA) It is likely you will see dugongs, turtles, seabirds, crocodiles, leave them at home. The marine park is very remote, with the closest ports being dambimangari.com.au Ph: 1800 017 116 whales, dolphins, sharks and sea snakes while visiting the marine Broome (300km away) and Derby (150km away). Therefore you amsa.gov.au Department of Fisheries park. Parks and Wildlife encourages you to observe the wildlife, will need to have enough fuel, water and food on board to last the Bureau of Meteorology NO APPROACH NO APPROACH Broome Office so long as you are not interfering or disturbing the animals. All Approach ZONE ZONE Approach distance and in case of an emergency. In the event of a medical Ph: 1900 926 150 Ph: (08) 9193 8600 native animals are protected in Western Australia, so please 200m 500m 500m 200m or mechanical emergency you may need to organise a helicopter bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts fish.wa.gov.au be responsible and respectful. or recovery vessel. You are advised to have an emergency plan in place before visiting the marine park and the appropriate communication equipment on board to deal with this type of 60° emergency, such as a satellite phone and HF / SSB radio. No approach NO FOLLOWING Traditional owner responsibility for visitors

Through their laws and customs, traditional owners have a NO HOVERING responsibility for the safety of visitors to their country and they bear the consequence of accidents and disturbances of sacred places. Visitors need to obtain permission from the traditional owners before accessing these lands and follow the ‘Respect Visitor guide NO APPROACH NO APPROACH Country’ guidelines. ZONE ZONE Approach distances to humpback 500m/1650ft 500m/1650ft Swimming, snorkelling and diving whale mother and calves in the 500m/1650ft Cover photo Augustus Island Camden Sound Special Purpose It is recommended that visitors do not swim, snorkel or dive in Zone (Whale Conservation) and the marine park, due to the presence of estuarine crocodiles, Information current as of August 2016. Champagny and Montgomery sharks, stingers and strong tidal currents. This publication is available in alternative formats on request. XX M 0816 20160070 Reef sanctuary zones. RECYCLE Please return unwanted brochures to distribution points