To protect the bee keeping industry, no honey or other bee products can be brought onto the island. NPWS maintain some rain water tanks at roadside stops, but these may not be reliable. Ground water is not drinkable anywhere on the island. A cyclist will need to be able to be able to carry at least five litres of water for a summer day's ride and overnight camp. However, there are enough sites that this will not be a problem for a cycling tour.
Prices are reasonable.
There are many established bush camping sites in NPWS reserves across the island. For camping outside National Parks, the official KI Guide indicates that a permits are available from Council offices and Tourist Information Centres in Kingscote and Penneshaw. There are commercial camping grounds in Kingscote, Emu Bay, Penneshaw and elsewhere. There is no public transport , though there are lots of tour buses around the island. Kingscote The 'capital' of KI, with about 1200 people.