Agencies and organisations involved in the delivery and promotion of outdoor amenities have welcomed the recognition of the importance of the outdoor recreation in Phase 1 of the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business.
Outdoor recreation plays an important role in supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of society and people are encouraged to enjoy the outdoors while adhering to Government protocols and public health guidelines.
One significant change in Phase 1 means that from May 18th, people can exercise using outdoor public amenities - either on their own or in a group of no more than 4 people - where social distancing can be maintained and where there is no contact with other people.
As part of a phased reintroduction of opportunities to be active in the outdoors, and recognising the over-riding principles of the Government’s Roadmap, a nationwide approach to participating in outdoor recreation has been adopted.
Agencies and organisations are advising members of the public to:
The outdoors is a valuable amenity for all members of society to enjoy. People are encouraged to take personal responsibility and adhere to the spirit of the guidance so that the outdoors remains accessible to all for the duration of restrictions.
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Phase 1 commences from Monday, 18 May and introduces some relaxations that affect outdoor activity. The advice attached relates to Phase 1. This advice will be updated as we move through the phases or if there are any changes in the advice from government. While the government still advises people to stay at home as much as possible to minimise the spread of Covid-19, it is permitted to exercise in the outdoors within 5km from your home.