Sandwich Harbour Guides - Tides, Permits and Self-Drive
Why the tide decides what your 4x4 day looks like, and whether you can reach Sandwich Harbour in your own vehicle.
Self-Driving to Sandwich Harbour
A permit has always been required. Since a 2024 concession, unaccompanied self-drivers are routed through a concessionaire — and operators have publicly disputed it.
Read guide →The Tide, and What It Actually Decides
The spring range is only about 1.4 m, and it still closes the beach route. Departure times stay fixed. No operator publishes a threshold, and none can promise you the sand.
Read guide →Want the driving handled? See the half-day 4x4 excursion →