Australia · Spearfishing zone
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park - Habitat Protection (Dark Blue) Zones
Allowed zone
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Great Barrier Reef Marine Park - Habitat Protection (Dark Blue) Zones.
Limited spearfishing allowed (snorkel only).
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Snorkel only; no powerhead, firearm, light or underwater breathing apparatus.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Australia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
License requiredvia State/territory fisheries authority (e.g. NSW DPIRD Fisheries, VFA Victoria, DPIRD WA, Fisheries Queensland, PIRSA, NRE Tasmania, NT Fisheries).
Online via the relevant state fisheries authority website, or from authorised agents/tackle shops.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · dpird.nsw.gov.au
