Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01354:body:0:p66
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01354
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 188669–191722

Visitor safety is highly important to Aṉangu and to the Director. Under Tjukurpa, Nguraṟitja must take responsibility for looking after visitors to their country. Similarly, the Director has responsibilities for keeping visitors safe under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth).
 Challenges

   •      Providing and improving the range of world-class visitor experiences, while protecting the park's cultural and natural values and making sure visitors stay safe
   •      Building meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities and other social and economic benefits for Aṉangu through tourism
   •      Maintaining visitor infrastructure in the park so it is fit for purpose and can manage high visitor numbers during busy times
   •      Working with Ayers Rock Resort, so that its future management has a positive effect on future tourism in the park and for Aṉangu
   •      Keeping all roads, tracks and other visitor infrastructure in good condition

   •      Managing the temporary closing of roads, tracks or sites in the park for work, emergencies or cultural reasons

 Prescriptions

     5.1.1        The principles for the management of tourism in the park are that:

 1. respect for Tjukurpa will underpin decisions made by the Director and the Board;

 2. Aṉangu guide the type, level and pace of tourism developments;

 3. Aṉangu benefit from tourism;

 4. visitors have fulfilling and safe experiences that enhance their understanding and appreciation of the park's cultural and natural values;

 5. the park's cultural and natural values are protected and conserved; and

       6. the Director and the Board will consult and work with the tourism industry, with 18 months notice of major changes ideally given to the tourism industry.

      1.         The following activities are prohibited by the EPBC Regulations, and permits will not be issued to undertake them:
           1. climbing, abseiling on, or jumping from rock faces;

           2. bungee jumping and BASE jumping;

           3. hang-gliding, paragliding, parachuting, hot air ballooning and similar activities.

     5.1.3        Non-commercial public gatherings may be held in the National Park Zone in accordance with a permit from the Director, which will only be issued if the gathering does not impact on Aṉangu interests and does not pose a risk to park values or visitor safety.

     5.1.4        Visitors may use fuel stoves for cooking, but open fires are prohibited except in any designated fireplaces provided or approved by the Director.

     5.1.5        Vehicles, including bicycles, must only be used on sealed roads or signposted vehicle access tracks unless permitted by the Director. Roads and tracks may be closed by the Director or access restricted in accordance with the EPBC Regulations.

     5.1.6        Subject to the EPBC Regulations, , recreational activities and access to the park, or within particular areas or times (either temporarily or permanently) may be restricted by Director, for safety, environmental protection,