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Landowners and land managers who allow access to land for adventure activities may have duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

In particular, a PCBU who manages or controls a workplace has a duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the workplace, the means of entering and exiting the workplace, and anything arising from the workplace are without risks to the health and safety of any person.

What HSWA requires of a landowner or land manager will depend on the circumstances of access, the risks arising from the land and the nature of the activity. We recommend landowners and land managers who allow access to their land for adventure activities seek legal advice about how to comply with their duties under the HSWA.

General information about how adventure activities are regulated