5.5 Recreation (not including fishing)

Recreation is defined as an independent visit to the Region for enjoyment that is not part of a commercial operation. It is distinct from tourism, where a visitor pays to use a commercial operation.1098,1368

Woman on a swing at the beach looking out towards the ocean, with the sun shining down on the sand and mountains in the far distance.
Enjoying the scenery at Fitzroy Island. © Nick O’Carroll 2021
  • 1098. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 2014, Great Barrier Reef Region strategic assessment: strategic assessment report, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Townsville.
  • 1368. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 2012, Recreation management strategy for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Townsville.