Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Regulation 2020
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22 Recreational activities
22 Recreational activities
A person must not do any of the following on the Trust lands, except with the written permission of, and in the manner approved by, the Trust or the Executive Director—
(a) play or practise golf,
(b) fish in the ponds of the Gardens, in the waters of Sydney Harbour from the Gardens or in a part of the Domain that has not been designated for fishing under clause 8,
(c) practise or demonstrate (using a fishing rod or line) the casting of a fishing line,
(d) bathe, wade, wash or swim, or operate a boat, canoe, kayak or any other water craft, vessel or flotation device, in any lake, pond, stream or other watercourse or ornamental water,
(e) use a land sailing vehicle,
(f) fly a kite except in an area designated for that activity under clause 8,
(g) operate a motorised model aircraft, boat, car, drone, or any similar thing,
(h) operate or attempt to operate a hang-glider,
(i) launch or land an aircraft, helicopter, airship, hot air balloon or parachute,
(j) use a metal detector or any apparatus for the detecting of metal objects,
(k) set up or discharge fireworks,
(l) use a starting pistol except in an area designated under clause 8 for an activity that involves the use of a starting pistol,
(m) throw or propel by any means a javelin, shot put, sharp instrument or other object that is likely to cause damage or injury to any person, animal or thing,
(n) erect a tent, marquee or similar structure except in an area designated under clause 8,
(o) enter land that is situated within any lake, pond or stream or in any ornamental water,
(p) conduct, or participate in, any game or other activity in a manner that unduly interferes with the amenity of the area.
Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.