Commercial Tour Operator

Licence Application/Renewal 2023/2024

South Australia

1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

This form is for use by organisations or individuals proposing to undertake activities of a commercial nature within lands or waters managed by the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), on behalf of the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water. Such activities may include guided tours, instructional or educational courses and leisure activities and may be subject to specific conditions as approved by DEW.

The Applicant understands that the information contained in the application together with the outcome of any enquiries made by DEW will be used and relied upon by DEW when assessing the application or in any review of any licence granted by the Minister under section 35(4) of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972.

Additional information about this application form can be obtained at www.parks.sa.gov.au/permits-and- licences/commercial-tour-operators or by contacting the Parks Licensing Officer at DEW.CTOandFilming@sa.gov.au

Information Privacy

Details provided on this application may be shared with other South Australian Government agencies, including the South Australian Tourism Commission. Any such sharing will be conducted in accordance with Information Privacy Principles.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This form is an application form only and does not constitute a licence of any sort. If this application is accepted and all relevant information has been submitted to the satisfaction of DEW, a licence will be issued by the Minister for Environment and Water on such terms and conditions as approved by the Minister.

Are you applying for the right licence?

Do you intend to conduct marine mammal (whales, dolphins, sea lions) tours? *

YesNo

Please do not complete this form.

Please email DEW.ParksLicensingandEvents@sa.gov.au and request the application form for a Marine Mammal Interaction Permit.

Applicant's details

DEW Commercial Tour Operator licence number (if known)

First name

Last Name

Position

Contact phone number

Applicant name *

Trading name *

ABN

ACN

Mobile number for Emergency SMS *

Is your postal address a Post Office box?

PO Box details

Postal address: could also be your residential or business address

Street address *

Street Address (line 2)

City *

State *

Postcode *

Is the person completing this form the same as the 'Applicant' stated above? *

YesNo

Do not complete the 'Authorised Person' section below.

You must complete the 'Authorised Person' section below

Authorised Person

Enter the details of the authorised person completing this form on behalf of the applicant.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Position *

Contact phone number *

Licence term

Please select the box for the term of licence you require? *

Two (2) monthsOne (1) yearThree (3) yearsFive (5) years

Applicable licence fee is $281.00

Applicable licence fee is $402.00

Applicable licence fee is $967.00

Applicable licence fee is $1560.00

As you have selected a 'Two (2) month licence' please provide tour details below

Tour name

Start date

Finish date

Eligibility for a 3 year licence is subject to businesses having current certification under at least one of the following:

Australian Tourism Accreditation Program
Eco Certification Program - Nature Based
EarthCheck ECO or EarthCheck Evaluate

Eligibility for a 5 year licence is subject to businesses having current certification under at least one of the following:

ECO Certification Program – Ecotourism
ECO Certification Program – Advanced Ecotourism
EarthCheck ECO Certified or EarthCheck Certified

Please provide a copy of your Tourism Accreditation Certificate if applying for three (3) or five (5) year licence.

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Details of public liability insurance

Evidence of public liability insurance (Certificate of Currency) minimum $AUD10 million

must be submitted with your application
and a copy of the renewal supplied upon expiry for each year of the licence.

The Certificate of Currency must include:

The insured party to be listed according to the Legal Entity Name of the Applicant (not the trading name).
The Expiry date.
Cover the activities being undertaken (e.g. guided tours, bushwalking, coach tour etc.).
Include the geographical location of coverage (e.g. South Australia or Australia-wide or South Australian National Parks etc.).

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Amount of coverage *

Expiry date of cover *

Tour activity intentions

Parks where camel trekking is requested *

Parks where diving is requested *

Please describe the 'other' activities (intended)

One master vehicle permit is issued and can be printed off when and as many times as needed

Client vehicles travelling as Tagalongs in any tour will be required to display a current DEW CTO Vehicle Permit to identify them as a client of your tour.

One master vehicle permit is issued and can be printed off when and as many times as needed

Please specify the 'other ' transport?

Aboriginal Culture Interpretation

PLEASE NOTE - Commercial Tour Operators are required to obtain permission to undertake aboriginal cultural interpretation from the relevant Aboriginal representative body as the Commercial Tour Operator Licence does not give permission to interpret aboriginal culture on the licenced area.

Requests for permission should be directed to the Parks Licensing Officer at DEW.CTOandFilming@sa.gov.au.

CTOs must also acknowledge the traditional owners of the land upon which the tour takes places in accordance with any guideline protocols provided by DEW.

Do you wish to conduct Aboriginal cultural interpretation? *

YesNo

Please add all Parks (below) where you will undertake Aboriginal Cultural Interpretation. If previously approved, please advise year of approval and attach a copy.

Park name *

Year previously approvedIf applicable

Please upload a copy of your approval for the park listed above *

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Add another previous approval for Aboriginal Cultural Interpretation

Please upload a copy of your approval for the park listed above.

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Add another previous approval for Aboriginal Cultural Interpretation

Please upload a copy of your approval for the park listed above.

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Locations

Location types/areas in which you intend to operate *

Standard ParksNon-Standard ParksCo-managed ParksWilderness Protection Areas

Please select all applicable to your application

Please note that some parks/sites have specific conditions. If applicable, these will be displayed below your selections.

Standard Parks

The following SA national parks (by region) are included in the commercial tour operator standard Licence.

DESERT PARKS

Licensed CTOs conducting tours in SA’s Desert Parks are not required to purchase a Desert Parks Pass for themselves, their tour personnel (e.g. bus drivers & tour guides) or their tour clients, including Tagalong participants.

For enquiries regarding road conditions or any other information about travelling in SA’s Desert Parks, please contact DEW Port Augusta (08) 8648 5300 or email DEW.DesertParks@sa.gov.au.

Please select the standard parks you intend conducting tours in by first selecting the regions (one or more) and then choose from the Parks/Sites listed.

Adelaide & Mount Lofty Ranges Region

Granite Island Recreation Park - Night tours of Penguin habitat are not permitted.

Flinders & Outback Region

Choose all Parks/sites that apply

Innamincka Regional Reserve - Desert ParkKati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park - Desert ParkLake Frome Regional ReserveMalkumba-Coongie Lakes National Park - Desert ParkMunga-Thirri-Simpson Desert National Park - Desert ParkTallaringa Conservation Park - Desert ParkWabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation - Desert Park

Innamincka Regional Reserve - Not suitable for Coaches when wet

Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park

Malkumba-Coongie Lakes National Park

Munga-Thirri-Simpson Desert NationalPark

Tallaringa Conservation Park

Please note:

4WD only-not suitable for Coaches

Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation

Please note:

Peak season may see increase in traffic-Large coaches may have issues with turning at the springs end of the track.

Lake Frome Regional Reserve

Please note:

Sandy tracks –May be difficult for Coaches

Limestone Coast Region

Choose all Parks/sites that apply

Riverland & Murraylands Region

Ngarkat Conservation Park

Please note:

Majority of park is 4WD only

Kangaroo Island Region

Choose all Parks/sites that apply

Grassdale Protected Area

Lathamai Conservation Park

Please note:

An induction by DEW KI Ranger is required before the first tour is conducted. Contact DEW KI (08) 8553 4444 to arrange an induction.

Kelly Hill Conservation Park

Please note:

Access available only via Guided Tours. Consult Website on potential reopening of park.

Kelly Hill Conservation Park Caves

Please note:

Access available only via Guided Tours.

Seal Bay Conservation Park

Please note:

All tours must be booked in advance with DEW Seal Bay (08) 8553 4463 or sealbay@sa.gov.au

Yorke & Mid North Region

Choose all Parks/sites that apply

The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park

Non-standard parks

Non-standard parks require additional consultation and approval which may increase the processing of your application by some weeks. These parks are not included in a standard Licence. There may also be special conditions which apply to these parks.

Please select the non- standard parks you intend conducting tours in by first selecting the regions (one or more) and then choose from the Parks/Sites listed.

Riverland & Murraylands Region

Choose all Parks/sites that apply

Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park

Please note:

Contact the following to arrange tours in this park: Mannum Aboriginal Community Association Inc. Address: 4030 Hunter Road, Nildottie SA 5238 Mobile: 0475914632 Ivy Campbell

Eyre & Far West Region

Choose all Parks/sites that apply

Mamungari Conservation Park

Please note:

DEW does not issue licences for this park.

For access, contact Maralinga Tjarutja Administration (08) 8625 2946 or senioradmin@maralinga.com.au

Kangaroo Island Region

Choose all Parks/sites that apply

Vivonne Bay Conservation ParkVivonne Bay public roads and Beach only

Vivonne Bay Conservation Park

Please note:

Access is only permitted between 1 January and 30 April each year.

Vivonne Bay public roads and Beach only

Please note:

Vivonne Bay public roads and beach access available to all operators.

Flinders & Outback Region

Choose all Parks/sites that apply

Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park

Please note:

DEW does NOT issue licences for this Park.

For licence enquiries contact: Coober Pedy District Council (08) 8672 4646 or breakaways@cpcouncil.sa.gov.au

Yorke & Mid North Region

Choose all Parks/sites that apply

Mount Remarkable National Park

Please note:

Mountain bike riding permitted only within Willowie Forest and designated mountain bike trails.

Co-managed Parks

Please note that Co-managed Parks require approval and this can take up to three months.

Please acknowledge your understanding that approval for a Co-managed Park may take up to three months to process? *

Please select the Co-managed Parks you intend conducting tours in by first selecting the regions (one or more) and then choose from the Parks/Sites listed.

Co-managed parks are those cooperatively managed between the traditional Aboriginal people and DEW.

Please note that special conditions may apply to these Co-managed parks and you will be contacted regarding these conditions. These parks are not included in a standard Licence.

The CTO licence does not permit access to any other locations outside of the identified and approved sites.

Co-managed Parks regions

Flinders & Outback RegionEyre & Far West RegionYorke & Mid North Region

Flinders & Outback Region

Choose all Parks/sites that apply

Ikara-Flinders Ranges National ParkVulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National ParkWitjira National Park

Eyre & Far West Region

Nullarbor Regional Reserve *Please list sites within this Reserve you wish to visit:

The CTO licence does not permit access to any other locations outside of the identified and approved sites. Activities permitted in Nullarbor Regional Reserve: bird watching, camping, general sightseeing, wildlife viewing only.

Yellabinna Regional Reserve Sites

Googs TrackOther

Yellabinna Regional Reserve - Other (please list)

The CTO licence does not permit access to any other locations outside of the identified and approved sites. Activities permitted in Yellabinna Regional Reserve: bird watching, camping, general sightseeing, wildlife viewing only.

Yumbarra Conservation Park

Googs TrackGoogs LakeOther

Yumbarra Conservation Park - Other (please list)

The CTO licence does not permit access to any other locations outside of the identified and approved sites. Activities permitted in Yumbarra Conservation Park: bird watching, camping, general sightseeing, wildlife viewing only.

Yorke & Mid North Region

Choose all Parks/sites that apply

Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park

Wilderness Protection Areas

Additional weeks may be needed for consultation, application process and delegate approval.

Please note that special conditions may apply to Wilderness Protection Areas and you will be contacted regarding these conditions. These parks are not included in a standard Licence.

Please select the Wilderness Protection Areas you intend conducting tours in by first selecting the regions (one or more) and then choose from the Parks/Sites listed.

Wilderness Protection Areas Regions

Riverland & Murraylands RegionKangaroo Island RegionEyre & Far West Region

Riverland & Murraylands Region

Choose all Parks/sites that apply

Billiatt Wilderness Protection AreaDanggali Wilderness Protection Area

Billiatt Wilderness Protection Area

Please note:

Vehicle access only on the public road through middle of the park. No facilities.

Danggali Wilderness Protection Area

Please note:

Remote, pastoral history and facilities to book and hire.

Kangaroo Island Region

Choose all Parks/sites that apply

Cape Bouguer Wilderness Protection AreaCape Gantheaume Wilderness Protection AreaCape Torrens Wilderness Protection AreaKangaroo Island Wilderness TrailRavine Des Casoars Wilderness Protection AreaWestern River Wilderness Protection Area

Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail

Please note:

5 day walking trail only. Not suitable for one day visitors or Coach Tours. CTOs must meet additional criteria including an Emergency Response Plan.

Cape Bouguer Wilderness Protection Area

Cape Gantheaume Wilderness Protection Area

Cape Torrens Wilderness Protection Area

Western River Wilderness Protection Area

Please note:

Access not permitted between 1 May to 31 December annually

Eyre & Far West Region

Choose all Parks/sites that apply

Hambidge Wilderness Protection AreaHincks Wilderness Protection AreaMemory Cove Wilderness Protection AreaNullarbor Wilderness Protection AreaYellabinna Wilderness Protection Area

Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area Sites

Yellabinna Wilderness Protection Area Sites

Googs TrackMt FinkeOther (please list)

Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area - Other (please list)

Yellabinna Wilderness Protection Area - Other (please list)

The CTO licence does not permit access to any other locations outside of the identified and approved sites. Activities permitted in Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area: bird watching, camping, general sightseeing, wildlife viewing only.

The CTO licence does not permit access to any other locations outside of the identified and approved sites. Activities permitted in Yellabinna Wilderness Protection Area: bird watching, camping, general sightseeing, wildlife viewing only.

Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area - Murrawijinnie Caves

Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area - Clifftop Lookouts

Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area - Old Eyre Highway

Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area - Koonalda HomesteadNullarbor Wilderness Protection Area - Koonalda Cave viewing area (cave access prohibited)

Please note:

Activities permitted: bird watching, camping, general sightseeing, wildlife viewing only

Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area - Other (please list)

Please note:

Activities permitted: bird watching, camping, general sightseeing, wildlife viewing only

Yellabinna Wilderness Protection Area - Googs TrackYellabinna Wilderness Protection Area - Mt FinkeYellabinna Wilderness Protection Area - Other (please list)

Please note:

CTO licence does not permit access to any other locations outside of these identified and approved sites. Activities permitted: bird watching, camping, general sightseeing, wildlife viewing only

Memory Cove Wilderness Protection Area

Please note:

Key access only. Bookings required for camping & entry, limited to 15 vehicles per day. See Website for booking details.

Declarations

It is compulsory to answer the questions below.

Please read the ‘Information for Applicants’ document before completing your application. www.parks.sa.gov.au/permits-and-licences/commercial-tour-operators/becoming-a-licensed-operator

a. Have you, your employees or the subcontractors you engage, ever been subject to any conviction or proceeding against any Commonwealth, State or Territory law covering the protection, conservation or management of native species or protected areas?

NoYes

Please provide details of those matters below.

b. Have you made yourself aware of the current Adventure Activity Standards and training appropriate to the activities you wish to conduct within South Australian reserves? These are available at the link below.

YesNo

https://outdoorssa.org.au/adventure-activity-standards-aas/

c. Are you, your vehicles and the drivers you engage, in possession of all relevant accreditations certifying that you meet the conditions of the Passenger Transport Act 1994, or the relevant passenger transport legislation in the State or Territory in which your business is registered?

YesNoNA (if no equivalent accreditation exists in your state)

Certification

I (full name state below) as the Applicant or having the requisite authority on behalf of the Applicant, certify that, to the best of my knowledge and after making all reasonable enquiries with relevant persons engaged or employed by the Applicant, the information provided in this application is true and correct. I declare that I will inform the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water (the Minister), through the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), immediately and in writing should the information (or declarations made) in the application change or no longer be true and correct. I authorise the Minister or DEW to contact any person or government agency about any information contained in this application. I acknowledge that if any information contained in this application is false or misleading, this application may not be processed by DEW, and further acknowledge that any licence issued by the Minister under section 35(4) of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 based on this application may be the subject of a review undertaken by the Minister (including the taking of remedial action such as, but not limited to, suspension or cancellation) at any time. I, as the Applicant or on behalf of the Applicant, acknowledge that I have read and understood the Commercial Tour Operator Licence Terms and Conditions that will apply to any licence issued by the Minister based on this application, Further, I, as the Applicant or on behalf of the Applicant, agree that the Applicant will be bound by the Commercial Tour Operator Licence Terms and Conditions, including payment of the Licence fee and notification & payment of Park Entry and Camping fees.

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