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Kuringai Chase National Park and Barrenjoey 6-Sep-2019 At 10:47:34 AM ScottyR

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https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/-/media/OEH/Corporate-Site/Documents/Parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/Parks-plans-of-management-other-documents/ku-ring-gai-chase-national-park-recreational-activities-190156.pdf

The purpose of this paper is to invite discussion about how NPWS can continue to provide high-quality recreational opportunities for visitors while protecting the natural and cultural values of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Preparation of a new plan of management provides an ideal opportunity to consider new ideas and develop options to meet these dual objectives.

there is a section in there about

Rock climbing and abseiling
Rock climbing and abseiling are inherently risky activities and as such require consent from
the park manager under the National Parks and Wildlife Regulation 2009. Conditional
consent for these activities may also be provided in the plan of management.
These activities have the potential to damage fragile rock features such as caves and
outcrops and any associated Aboriginal cultural heritage. To ensure protection of the park’s
sandstone landscape and other sensitive natural and cultural features, rock climbing and
abseiling are currently only permitted at Barrenjoey Head under the following conditions:
• participants minimise environmental impacts to the cliffs and surrounding vegetation
• prior approval has been given by the Regional Manager for groups of 10 or more, or for
commercial rock climbing and abseiling activities
• the safety of participants continues to be the responsibility of participants and their
companions
• no new or replacement bolts are established without written approval from the Regional
Manager (approval will be on the basis that NPWS accepts no responsibility for the
safety of the bolt).