(1)  The managing authority may designate an area under these regulations by one or more of the following means:

(a) a published notice;

(b) a sign on reserved land displayed in the area being designated.

(2)  The designation of an area may permit, restrict or prohibit a specified activity or use and may be subject to one or more of the following conditions:

(a) restrictions or measures to minimise impact on –

(i) the area; or

(ii) the natural and cultural values of the reserved land; or

(iii) wildlife;

(b) precautions to be observed in carrying out the activity or use;

(c) the safety or convenience of any person;

(d) any other matter that the managing authority considers appropriate.

(3)  A designated area may –

(a) comprise all or part of a specified area or region, walking track, vehicular track, road, beach or area of reserved land; and

(b) be a designated area at all times or during the periods specified.

(4)  A published notice used to designate an area is to specify –

(a) that conditions may apply to the designated area; and

(b) where details of the designated area and conditions may be found if those details are not contained in the notice.

(5)  If practicable, the managing authority is to erect and maintain at least one sign at the entrance of the reserved land, or in the vicinity of the designated area, indicating –

(a) that the area is a designated area and identifying the designated area; and

(b) the activities that are permitted, or prohibited, in the area by virtue of the fact that it is a designated area; and

(c) where details of the designated area and conditions may be found if those details are not contained in the sign; and

(d) any relevant period when the area is, or is not, a designated area.

(6)  The managing authority may do one or more of the following:

(a) amend or revoke an area designated under subregulation (1) ;

(b) add a condition to an area designated under subregulation (1) ;

(c) amend or revoke any condition attached to an area designated under subregulation (1) .