Safety and Regulations
Wear strong shoes/boots as some of the tracks are rough. Be prepared with suitable clothing as weather conditions can change quickly. Take water and food. The only fresh water is in the valleys and it is NOT recommended for drinking.
- There are no rubbish facilities in the reserve. Please take all your rubbish home.
- Camping is prohibited
- Fires are prohibited
- Firearms and shooting is prohibited.
- Keep to the formal tracks. All tracks are shared.
- Vehicle access is prohibited on all but the Coastal Track, and the sealed roads. Wellington City Council may grant vehicle permits for one off events and trips. Vehicles are reminded to keep to the formed tracks. All tracks are shared and it is an offence to drive any vehicle in a manner likely to endanger any person.
- Removal of geological material (rocks etc) from the scientific reserve is prohibited.
- It is an offence to disturb the seals.
- Trail bikes are prohibited on all but the Coastal Track, and the sealed roads.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Dogs are banned from Sinclair Head during seal 'haul out' season, May to August. For more information refer to the Wellington City Council Dog Control Policy.
