Camping Get a permit from the Visitors Centre before camping in most areas. Large Groups Get a permit from the Visitors Centre for any activities involving groups of over 30. No open fires - bring a barbecue and use it on the sites provided. Pack In, Pack Out Take out whatever you take m - the council is removing bins to encourage the habit. Dogs Pooches can be a risk to birds, plants and animals - especially penguins.
Dogs are welcome only on a lead or under other restrictions, and sometimes banned completely.
Check the signs on each beach for the rules. Access Keep off the sand dunes - they disintegrate easily under human traffic. Use the paths provided - wheels, feet and hooves damage plants and disturb birds. Fish and Shellfish Shellfish stocks need protection. There are various bans on taking shellfish at many beaches.