Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018C00019:reg:6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018C00019
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6
Character Range: 80002–82613

6                                                                 Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Island (including the northern end of Whitehaven Beach)  Conservation: mangroves, seabird nesting
                                                                                                                                                  Scenic value: unique silica sand inlet and delta (a visual icon for the Whitsundays)
                                                                                                                                                  Cultural significance

Note: The values listed in the table are not exhaustive. They indicate the significance of each setting 5 (protected) area.

Capping of permissions
 (2) The Authority will not grant any new permissions for tourism operations to access a setting 5 (protected) area except under subclause (3).
 (3) The Authority may grant, to an operator conducting a cultural tour as part of a tourism operation under a relevant permission in the Planning Area, permission to access a setting 5 (protected) area for the purposes of the cultural tour, if:
 (a) the operator is a Traditional Owner or a Traditional Owner group; or
 (b) the operator is conducting the tour in collaboration with a Traditional Owner or a Traditional Owner group.
 (4) To avoid doubt, a relevant permission mentioned in subclause (3) includes a permission that is granted under subclause 1.36 (1).
 (5) For subclause (3):
cultural tour means:
 (a) a visit to a site or an area of cultural or heritage significance to Traditional Owners; and
 (b) includes the presentation to visitors of educational material about the cultural practices or beliefs of Traditional Owners in relation to the site or area.

1.24A  Significant bird sites
  The following table summarises for each significant bird site the limits on use of vessels and aircraft in and around the site that apply for particular periods under clause 2.11 and the Zoning Plan.

Limits on use of vessels and aircraft in and around significant bird sites
                                                                            Site                                       No vessel access within site        Go‑slow for vessels—6 knots within site  No aircraft access below 1,500 feet within 1,000 metres of site
                                                                                                                       1 October‑ 31 March                 All year                                 1 October‑ 31 March                                              All year  1 October‑ 31 March