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Hang gliding and paragliding in parks policy

Hang gliding is an appropriate recreational activity in national parks under certain conditions and in certain areas.

 

The operation of hang gliders and paragliders is a form of aviation and is subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations.

Hang gliding and paragliding need very specific wind conditions and landforms, limiting them to specific places. Often these places are in national parks.

Hang gliding and paragliding are risky activities. When you undertake them in national parks, you must comply with the principles of recreational use in parks, with special regard for safety issues. See the Visitor safety policy for more information.

Policy

  1. Subject to conditions, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will allow appropriate hang gliding and paragliding facilities and activities in selected parks.
  2. To hang glide or paraglide you must be authorised by the Sports Aviation Federation of Australia(link is external) (formerly the Hang-Gliding Federation of Australia) (that is, be a member of the Federation), or be under the supervision of an instructor authorised by the Federation.
  3. If pilots do not abide by the CASA regulations and the Federation code of conduct (Sports Aviation Federation of Australia Operations Manual), NPWS can close the hang-gliding site temporarily or permanently.

Policy