The onus is on those walking dogs to abide by guidelines regulating this activity. This can be done through checking signage regularly that is posted along the beach and forestry areas.
Dogs are not allowed in the Knysna estuary and the forest areas.
Walking dogs is permissible in the Wilderness part of the park only in the areas listed below:
- East of the parking at the NSRI (except during the period December 1 to January 31 between 09:00 and 17:00) up the staircase before Selinas Restaurant.
- Kleinkrantz parking area, west to 6th Avenue and east up to the first rocks at Gerrick’s Point.
- East of the parking at Myoli Beach and Cola Beach (except during the period December 1 to January 31, between 09:00 and 17:00).
- Along the Swartvlei where there is reasonable access and no signage prohibiting dogs.
Dog owners are thanked for helping to protect wildlife by acting responsibly while still enjoying the park.
For more information, access guidelines on www.sanparks.org.za/parks/garden_route/
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