Australian Wildlife Viewing Guidelines

Australian Wildlife Viewing Guidelines

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Document Title Year Organisation
Flight Paths for Aircraft Operating in Australian Antarctic Territory 2004 Australian Antarctic Division
Environmental Code of Conduct for Australian Field Activities in Antarctica 2002 Australian Antarctic Division
Visitors’ Guide to the Antarctic 1995 Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP)
Australian National Guidelines for Whale and Dolphin Watching 2005 2005 Department of the Environment and Heritage, Cwth
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 – Part 8 Interacting with cetaceans and whale watching 2001 Department of Environment and Water Resources (Cwth)
The Action Plan for Australian Cetaceans (s. 5.3.2 Whale and Dolphin Watching) 1996 Environment Australia
Code of Conduct for Diving with Grey Nurse Sharks 2005 Environment Australia
ARAZPA Code of Practice Undated ARAZPA (Australasian Regional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria)
Car-based Camping Code 1993 Australian Alps National Parks
River Users Code Undated Australian Alps National Parks
Snow Camping Code 1993 Australian Alps National Parks
Horse Riding Code 1994 Australian Alps National Parks
Bushwalking Code 1997 Australian Alps National Parks
The Whale Shark: Current conservation initiatives 2000 Australian Marine Conservation Society
Draft – Birdwatching and Wildlife Observation Draft 2004 State Forests of NSW
Bushwalkers Code: Minimal Impact Bushwalking means do nothing, leave nothing that shows where you have been. 2004 The Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW Inc.
Approaching whales and dolphins in NSW 2006 NSW, National Parks and Wildlife Service
National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Marine Mammals) Regulation 2006 2006 NSW, National Parks and Wildlife Service
Code of Practice of the Qld Wildlife Parks Association: Minimum Standards for Exhibiting Wildlife in Qld 1998 Queensland Wildlife Parks Assocation, Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage
The Turtle Watching Guide Mon Repos Conservation Park 2006 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Turtle Watching: Experience an ancient ritual 2001 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Turtle and Dugong Go Slow Areas in Moreton Bay Marine Park 2005 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service/EPA
Whales, Dolphins and PWC in Moreton Bay Marine Park 2005 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service/EPA
Conservation and Management of Whales and Dolphins in Queensland 1997-2001 1997 Qld, Department of Environment
Generic Code of Practice – Commercial Whale Watching 1997 Queensland Department of Environment
Whale Watching 2006 QLD Parks and Wildlife Service,
Crocwise in Croc Country 2006 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service/EPA
An Aussie Battler: The Eastern Bristlebird 2001 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service/EPA
Camping with children? Be Dingo Safe 2004 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service/EPA
Cairns State Forests: Care for Your Forest undated Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Welcome to Cape York Peninsula 2001 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service/EPA
Bright lights and sea turtle nesting don’t go together 1996 Queensland Department of Environment, Wide Bay-Burnett Electricity Corporation
Interpretive Program: Marine turtles 1997 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Conditions for Glow Worm Cave 1997 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Diving With Dragons: A Code of Conduct for Diving into the Dragon’s Lair undated Dragon Search
Minimum Impact Code for Wilderness use in South Australia 2002 Department of Environment and Heritage, South Australia
Neo Notes No.2: Guiding Protocols for dealing with groups on Seal Bay Beach 2001 National Parks and Wildlife, South Australia
Shipwreck Guidelines 2: Diving Shipwrecks 2002 Department of Environment and Heritage, South Australia
A Guide for Recreational Divers in South Australia 2006 Department of Primary Industries and Resources, SA
Code of Behaviour: For guides and tour leaders who bring people into the Penneshaw Penguin Colony Undated Anon
The Australian Bush Country Code undated Department of Environment and Heritage, South Australia
Sharing the Outback undated Department of Environment and Heritage, South Australia
The Whale Watching Code 2002 National Parks and Wildlife, South Australia
Wildlife Watching Guidelines Undated National Parks and Wildlife, South Australia
Visitor Management (by Interpretation): Kangaroo Island’s Seal Bay 1993 National Parks and Wildlife, South Australia
The National Parks Code undated Department of Environment and Heritage, South Australia
Penguin Watching Guidelines 2005 National Parks and Wildlife, South Australia
The Journey of the Southern Right Whale 2003 National Parks and Wildlife, South Australia
Native Forest Reserves undated Forestry SA
Discovering Penguin Tours, Kangaroo Island 2003 National Parks and Wildlife, South Australia
Keeping Wildlife Wild 2003 Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment, Tasmania
Minimal Impact Sea Kayaking (MISK): A Code of Conduct for Sea Kayakers Visiting Sensitive Coastal Environments in Tasmania 2002 Coastcare
Leave No Wake – A Guide to Minimal Impact Sea Kayaking in Tasmania 2007 Parks and Wildlife Service, Tasmania, DPIWE
Minimal Impact means Bushwalking Softly 2000 Parks and Wildlife Service, Tasmania
Minimal Impact Camping means Caring 2000 Parks and Wildlife Service, Tasmania
Minimal Impact Mountain Biking Means Respect 2001 Parks and Wildlife Service, Tasmania
Cruisin Without Bruisin – Code of Practice for Recreational Vehicle Users 2003 Parks and Wildlife Service, Tasmania, DPIWE
Seal Watching Guidelines 2004 Parks and Wildlife Service, Tasmania
Penguin Watching Guidelines 2003 Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment, Tasmania
Wildlife (Whales) Regulations 1998 1998 VIC Government
4WD Touring Code 2004 Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria
Bushwalking Code 2003 Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria
Bush Camping Code 2003 Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria
Horse Riding in State Forest 2003 Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria
Mountain Bike Code 2003 Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria
Wildlife Conservation (Close Season for Whale Sharks) Notice 1996 1996 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Wildlife Conservation (Close Season for Marine Mammals) Notice 1998 1998 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Wildlife Conservation (Close Season for Bottlenose Dolphins in Shark Bay Marine Park) Notice 1995 1995 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (Regulation 15) Whale Shark Interaction Licence 2004 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (Regulation 15) Marine Mammal (Whale) Interaction Tour Licence 2004 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (Regulation 15) Marine Mammal (Dugong) Interaction Tour Licence 2004 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Red Cliff Bay Code of Conduct: Vessels and Marine Mammals in the Red Cliff Bay Region, Shark Bay 2004 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Caring for the Dolphins 2002 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
The Rules for Whale Watching 2007 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Whale Sharks in Ningaloo Marine Park: A guide for passengers of commercial tours Undated Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Swimming with Whale Sharks – The Code of Conduct 2004 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Monkey Mia Magic undated Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Experiencing Whale Sharks at Ningaloo Marine Park undated Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Commercial in water whale shark interaction tours and associated activity licence conditions-access from Tantabiddi (Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 (Section 101); Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 (Part 7)- Schedule 1) 2003 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Sea Lions and Fur Seals: Viewing wild seals undated Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (Regulation 15) Marine Mammal (Dolphin) Interaction Tour Licence 2004 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (Regulation 15) Marine Mammal (Seals) Interaction Tour Licence 2004 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Code of Best Environmental Practice 2004 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Monkey Mia Reserve- Draft Management Plan 1993 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Sight seeing boat tour licences for Red Cliff Bay marine mammal interaction restriction area (Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 (Section 101); Conservation and Land Management Regulations 1992 (Part 5)- Schedule 1) 2002 Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australia
Guidelines on Recreational Bird Watching 1999 Birds Australia
Bird Hides for Birders and Builders: Getting close to birds – in comfort and without scaring them away 2002 Birds Australia
Sharing our Beaches with Birds: Bird-friendly beach behaviour and bird protection guidelines 2002 Birds Australia
BOCA’s Code of Ethical Birdwatching 2005 Bird Observer’s Club of Australia (BOCA)
Green Guide to Blue Seas: Best environmental management for small boat tours Undated CRC for Sustainable Tourism
Green Guide to Scuba Diving: Best environmental management for scuba diving tours Undated CRC for Sustainable Tourism
Green Guide to Whale Watching: Best environmental management for boat-based whale watching tours Undated CRC for Sustainable Tourism
Green Guide for 4WD Tours: Best practice environmental management for 4WD and off-road tours 2000 CRC for Sustainable Tourism
Green Guide to White Water: Best-practice environmental management for whitewater raft & kayak tours 1999 CRC for Sustainable Tourism
Evaluation of Organised Kangaroo Tourism 2003 Higginbottom, Karen
Possums Under the Spotlight 1997 CRC for Tropical Rainforest Ecology and Management
Code of Practice for Dwarf Minke Whale Interactions 2002 CRC Reef
Best Practice Dwarf Minke Whale Interactions (summary version of Code No.13) 2002 CRC Reef
Dwarf Minke Whales in the Great Barrier Reef – Current State of Knowledge 2002 2002 CRC Reef
Code of Practice for Ecotourism Operators 1994 Ecotourism Australia
Guidelines for Ecotourists 1997 Ecotourism Australia
EcoCertification Program (previously Nature and Ecotourism Accreditation Program – NEAP) 2003 Ecotourism Australia
Guidelines for Managing Visitation to Seabird Breeding Islands 1997 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Whale and Dolphin Conservation in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – Policy Document 2000 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Draft Operational Policy on Whale and Dolphin Conservation in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park 2007 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Policy on Managing Activities that include the Direct Take of a Protected Species from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park 2005 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
“Responsible Reef Practices (includes separate sections on):
Birdwatching, Diving, Dugong Protection, Education and Interpretation, Fish Feeding, Fishing, Island Visits, Marine Life Viewing, Snorkelling, Turtle Watching, Walking on the Reef, Whale and Dolphin Watching”
2005 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Watching Wildlife: A Beginner’s Guide 2002 Land for Wildlife
Encountering Wildlife Without Feeding 2003 Land for Wildlife
7 Principles of Leave No Trace 2006 Leave No Trace
Animals used for sport and entertainment – RSPCA Policy Statements: Section C 2004 Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Wildlife – RSPCA Policy Statements: Section E 2004 RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
Tourist-Wildlife Interactions Policy 2005 Wildlife Tourism Australia Inc.