Scenic and Sightseeing Transport: ABS business counts

In this class, the ABS counts businesses mainly engaged in operating transportation equipment for scenic and sightseeing activities. This form of transport is distinguished from transit passenger services, as the emphasis is not on the efficiency or speed of the transport service but rather on providing recreation and entertainment. The service provided is usually local in nature and generally includes tour commentary, highlighting features of the scenery and/or the vehicle.

Examples the ABS lists:

• Aerial cable car operation
• Airboat operation
• Chair lift operation (except ski lift operation)
• Charter fishing boat operation
• Glider operation
• Harbour sightseeing tour operation
• Helicopter ride operation (for sightseeing)
• Hot air balloon ride operation
• Hovercraft operation
• Scenic railway operation

The ABS counts businesses mainly engaged in this related work in other classes:

• providing recreational activities involving direct participation by the customer such as bungy jumping, cave diving and whitewater rafting are included in Class 9139 Amusement and Other Recreation Activities n.e.c.
• operating ski chair lifts are included in Class 5029 Other Transport n.e.c.

The ABS page for class 5010 gives the full definition and what the class leaves out.