Smoke Free Zones On Our Beaches

Through our "Smoke Free Zones - Breathe Easy Trial" initiative we have established several smoke free zones including:

• from the start of the Boardwalk at the Little Grand Parade up to the kiosk at Brighton Beach
• Cook Park
• Lady Robinsons Beach from Kyeemagh to Sandringham.

We have also limited the areas where you can use a charcoal barbecue. There are now four designated BBQ areas along our foreshore.

Authorised officers, police and health inspectors conduct regular patrols. People who breach the ban may incur a fine of up to $300.

Smoke Free Dining

Smoking is not permitted in any outdoor dining area.

This ban covers all forms of smoking including:

• cigarettes
• e-cigarettes
• vaping
• shisha.

The ban covers:

• the area within 4 meters of a seated dining area on a licensed premises or restaurant
• the area within 10 metres of a place at a food fair (i.e. food markets, night markets, food trucks, school fairs) where food is sold or supplied for consumption.

Penalties of up to $5,500 may apply. NSW Health are responsible for administering the Smoke Free Act - to report a breach contact NSW Health on 1800 357 412.

Smoke Free Outdoor Spaces

We're creating healthier communities by establishing smoke free environments across Bayside. Smoking is banned from public outdoor spaces including:

• within 10 metres of children’s play equipment in an outdoor public place
• in open areas of swimming pool complexes
• in spectator areas of sports grounds or other recreational areas during organised sporting events
• at public transport stops and stations, including the area where people gather or queue to wait for the bus, taxi or light rail
• within 4 metres of a pedestrian access point to a public building.

Authorised officers, police and health inspectors conduct regular patrols. People who breach the ban may incur a fine of up to $300.