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User Considerations

Terrestrial Activities

  • All low-impact ‘nature-tourism’ activities enhance present uses in order to maintain an atmosphere of relaxation
  • Picnicking
  • Camping
  • Kayaking
  • Nature walks
  • Cycling
  • Bird Watching
  • Dog Walking
  • Horse Riding

Marine Activities

  • No restrictions to be imposed on activities south of the park.
  • Allow businesses to bring tourists for day picnic etc and private vessels to beach in certain areas, ensuring those doing so have prior arrangement with park management to bring boat ashore.
  • Create swim platforms offshore for recreational use, with access via kayak, pedal-boat or long swim.
  • Devise a self-guided underwater snorkel tour of the area.
  • No Jet-skis in northern zone, restricted to southern area outside of buffer.
  • Fishing:
    • Regulation will largely be covered by the new marine conservation regulations.
    • Currently, the marine area is regulated by Replenishment Zone regulations; however the Department of Environment is currently undertaking a Marine Parks review, which may result in changes to these protection measures.
    • This review will come under a separate process, which will involve further public consultation.