Permission to detect on NSW beaches?

[Digger]

I've been detecting on NSW beaches for a couple of years now but always wondered whether or not council's permission is required to do so.

I have been approached by surf life savers once or twice but this is usually to ask if I found anything and have a quick chat.

The way I see it I'm doing council a favor anyway by taking away junk metal, nails, hair pins and all that. I also hand in any keys that I find.

Also is it true that detecting is banned on some Australian beaches?

 

[Nugget]

As long as you aren't annoying anyone of breaking any laws it shouldn't be a problem. I guess certain councils could put such as restriction in place but enforcing it might be a little difficult.

 

[Aussie Detecting]

A bit silly if you ask me. So maybe they should ban people from digging holes & burying cans in them

 

[Nugget]

Lol, you know last night I dug up a can about a full arm length deep.

 

[Aussie Detecting]

They sound so good too. Can't not dig them.

 

[Nugget]

Yeah I had a hunch it was a can from the get go but couldn't resist digging it up.

 

[Digger]

I guess i'll just keep doing it until i'm told otherwise. Hey nugget where abouts do you go?

 

[dave14110]

I did once phone my council & askedat first their parks & reserve officer said no until I explained that I'm do them a favour by picking up all rubbish including possible suringes & disposing of it allin an apropriate manner. I also asured her that I do no perminant damage & you can't tell I've been their. She then said Oh that OK. Since then I have not asked again for permission at any Public park, Beach, Playground in any City or Town.
I will add the only comment I have ever recieved on more than one occassion is how good a job I am doing at cleaning and have you found much.

We must ask for permission on all private land. I have asked a Horse racecourse for permission in which they have said it's Ok as long as not on actual track. Racecourse's are private & you will need permission, most are kept locked.