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RECREA TION, T OURISM AND VISIT OR MANAGEMENT Marine National Parks and Marine Sanctuaries provide quality recreational opportunities which are of great benefit to the health and well-being of our community. Marine National Parks and Marine Sanctuaries provide quality recreational opportunities which are of great benefit to the health and well-being of our community. Victoria’s system of Marine National Parks and Marine Sanctuaries provides a significant additional natural attraction for visitors to the parks and reserves estate. The system provides for a broad range of recreation and tourism opportunities for visitors to explore, enjoy, learn about and appreciate the wonders of the marine environment, and complements and enhances existing marine and coastal recreation opportunities. Appropriate recreation and tourism use contributes to the physical and mental well-being of individuals and the social, economic and environmental well-being of the community. Recreation and tourism activities The marine and coastal environment is highly valued for passive and active recreation. Many coastal areas experience huge increases in population during peak holiday periods as millions of visitors flock to the beach and hinterland to participate in land and water-based activities. Recreation and tourism activities often involve a high degree of self-organisation and independence. Tourism activities involve away-from-home visits and often involve the purchase of recreation services, such as those provided by licensed tour operators and other businesses. Popular recreation and tourism activities include: boating diving dolphin swim tours guided sightseeing and interpretive tours motorised boat tours nature observation and sightseeing photography rock pool rambling sea kayaking snorkelling surfboarding and surf education swimming wind surfing. The Twelve Apostles Marine National Park is an international tourism icon. (Photography Parks Victoria). Sustainable tourism development and promotion associated with Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries can contribute to greater awareness and understanding of marine conservation values and foster community pride. Tourism activities can be independent or guided but generally reflect a participant's desire for new leisure experiences in different destinations and environments. High levels of tourism services are provided in many coastal areas and contribute significantly to the local and state economy. Product development and marketing are key components supporting tourism activity. Marketing the attractive and interesting values of Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries will encourage visitation and exploration of the marine world and is likely to lead to increased curiosity and interest in the marine environment.