Cruising Permits

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most important natural assets. It is the largest natural feature on earth stretching more than 2,300km along the northeast coast of Australia. Regulations ensure the sustainable use of the Marine Park. These are basic rules for operating which apply to all recreational and commercial users.

Most superyachts can access almost all areas of the Marine Park without a permit; however, it is advisable to check the current requirements before each visit.

Before cruising the Great Barrier Reef , superyachts should review the following documents:

• Zoning plan
• Plans of management
• Waste disposal regulations
• Anchoring regulations
• Compulsory pilotage regulations
• Best Environmental Practice

All documents are available on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s web site:

web site: www.gbrmpa.gov.au (enter superyachts in search function)

Tel: +61 (0) 7 4750 0868 Email: tourrec@gbrmpa.gov.au

Charts:

Recommended Australian Charts For Cruising In and Around Cairns and Whitsundays

• Aus 832 Cape Flattery to Barrow Point (includes Lizard Island )
• Aus 831 Low Islets to Cape Flattery (Cooktown)
• Aus 830 Russell Island to Low Islets ( Cairns area)
• Aus 829 Brooke Islands to Russell Island
• Aus 262 Approaches to Cairns
• Aus 263 Cairns (Northern Sheet)
• Aus 825 Whitsunday Island to Bowen
• Aus 824 Bailey Islet to Whitsunday Island
• Aus 252 Whitsunday Group – Laguna Quays
• Aus 253 Whitsunday Passage – Shute Harbour
• Aus 254 Plans in Whitsundays
• Aus 268 Plans of Airlie Beach & Bowen

Please refer to the Services Directory under charts for assistance.