Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006B00701:front:0:p16
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Character Range: 41576–47289

(eg Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service) in consultation with other stakeholders.

Use levels                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Maximum number of people per operation (including crew) — no limit on group size. Maximum vessel length — 35 metres, except crewed large vessel operations in the Dunk (Coonanglebah) Island Location. Barges larger than 35 metres will be exempt from vessel length limits when servicing a resort.

MODERATE USE SETTING

A natural setting that may have moderate levels of visitation. Locations in moderate use settings are easily accessed, and facilities such as moorings would generally be inappropriate except as management tools to minimise impacts or assist in visitor interpretation of the Location.
Conservation values                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Although these Locations experience moderate use, they often contain elements of high nature conservation, scientific, cultural and World Heritage value that will require protection through appropriate management arrangements.

Recreation values                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Favoured Locations for day use and overnight use by smaller vessels. Emphasis on passive recreation, including, in some cases, provision for moderate-sized groups of people.

Management intent                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Site plans will be developed as required, but these Locations are not suitable for beach hire operations, motorised water sports or goods and service vending. However, tourism operators are able to sell goods (eg food, drink) and services (eg scuba diving, snorkelling) to their passengers.

Use levels                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Maximum number of people per operation (including crew) — 30 group size.

LOW USE SETTING

A natural setting with low levels of visitation. Expect Locations in low use settings to be free from facilities except those required for management purposes.
Conservation values                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  High nature conservation, scientific, cultural and World Heritage values associated with seagrass meadows, dugongs, marine turtles, mangroves, coral reefs, seabird breeding sites and other sensitive habitats or features. Often remote, with access restrictions that aim to maintain low levels of visitation and impact to achieve protection and conservation of values. Management actions are being undertaken to protect and maintain these values.

Recreation values                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Favoured Locations for locals and small roving vessels. Emphasis on isolation and passive recreation for small groups of people.

Management intent                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Site plans may be developed if required. Locations are not suitable for beach hire operations, motorised water sports or goods and service vending. However, tourism operators are able to sell goods (eg food, drink) and services (eg scuba diving, snorkelling) to their passengers.

Use levels                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Maximum number of people per operation (including crew) — 15 group size.

Note   It is the Authority's intention that group size limits will only apply to tourism operations (see subclause 1.27 (12)); however vessel length limits will apply to all users.

1.28 Management of tourism operations

Tourism operations

 (1) The Authority intends that a broad range of tourism operations will, subject to a relevant permission, be allowed access