Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00002:front:0:p150
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00002
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 430727–433779

recreational fishing in the park,

     recreational fishing may be carried out in accordance with:

        (e)      Northern Territory fisheries laws (at the time of preparation of this plan the, Fisheries Act), including possession and size limits (to the extent capable of operating concurrently with this plan); and

        (f)        Northern Territory possession and size limits in the Daly and Mary rivers (to the extent capable of operating concurrently with this plan)

     10.7.18      If the Board considers it is necessary to more closely manage the impact of recreational fishing the activity will require a permit or other authorisation from the Director.

     10.7.19      Recreational fishing activities must be carried on in accordance with the following conditions:

        (a)      processed bait may be transported through the park but must not be used in the park

        (b)      crabs must not be taken

        (c)       recreational fishing competitions may be held in accordance with a permit or licence issued by the Director under the park events policy.

     10.7.20      Recreational boating and commercial sports fishing tour operations may be carried on in the park in accordance with the Policies relevant to those activities.

     10.7.21      Nets, traps and pots used lawfully for recreational fishing outside the park, and any fish (this does not include crabs) caught lawfully outside the park may be transported into or through the park along the Oenpelli Road, Old Jim Jim Road, Arnhem Highway and Kakadu Highway, or the South or East Alligator rivers downstream of boat access, if securely stowed, covered and not ready for use; and may be allowed in other areas of the park in accordance with a permit issued by the Director, subject to conditions approved by the Board (and following consultation with recreational fishing stakeholders).

     10.8            Commercial tourism and accommodation

Commercial tourism

Background

Well-managed commercial tour operations help visitors to experience, enjoy and learn about the park while providing an important contribution to the local and regional economies. Between 40 and 60 per cent of visitors to Kakadu, depending on the season, visit the park with commercial tour operators. The majority of these visitors are from overseas. In addition, many independent travellers participate in boat cruises, scenic flights and other commercial tours while in Kakadu.

A number of commercial tour activities are also undertaken by Bininj/Mungguy and Bininj/Mungguy organisations. The Regulations generally provide for exemption from permit fees for such permit holders.

Specific management guidelines have been introduced or proposed for some visitor destinations that are relatively small and environmentally or culturally sensitive. These guidelines include setting limits on the number of visitors or tour operators that can access or camp in these areas. Some areas have been set aside for the use of independent travellers. During the life of the fifth