4WDs on beaches - Request for Information

[Eric J Woehler <>]

I am asking for help in compiling information on the various state govt
policies to 4WDs on beaches around Australia.  Here in Tasmania we have
seen a major increase in beach traffic - 4WDs, quad motor bikes, trail
bikes, ag bikes etc etc in the last 10 to 15 years.

In Tasmania, the policy is to permit 4WDs on beaches unless sign posted
otherwise - in contrast to some/many ?/all ? mainland states where the
policy is the reverse - beaches are off-limits to 4WDs unless sign posted.

Can people please send me information on the policy for each state?
Are there 'sacrificial' beaches that have been given to 4WDs to trash, and
thus keeping them off other beaches? Are 4WDs a problem, or do they obey
the regulations in place?

Replies either to me directly at  or via birding-aus.


Thanks in advance
Eric