Am I able to ride a motorbike or drive a four wheel drive or beach buggy on the beaches or in the sand dunes on Yorke Peninsula?
Much of the land around the coast is privately owned and permission to enter this land must be sought from the relevant owners. Unless sign posted otherwise, these vehicles are only allowed to ride up the beach and not over the dunes or other sensitive areas. Road rules apply along the beach – helmets must be worn on motorbikes, seat belts must be worn, vehicles must be registered and drivers must be appropriately licenced.
Our coastal environment is sensitive and fragile, providing important habitat for fauna. Breaches of appropriate, lawful behaviour should be reported to the nearest police station.
Airstrips – where are they on Yorke Peninsula?
Maitland – the Maitland airstrip is owned and maintained by the District Council of Yorke Peninsula. It’s located about 3.4 kilometres east – southeast of Maitland (lat S34°23.487’ long E137°42.484’) on the Maitland to Ardrossan Road. The runway is 1200 metres long, 90 metres wide with a gravel strip and turning bay at one end. The strip is 559 feet above sea level. Strip direction 17 – 35. Pilot activated lighting radio frequency 119.6 MHz. The concrete pad located in the parking area is provided for RFDS and ambulance retrievals. If vehicular access is required a key may be made available prior. Transport arrangements from the airstrip to the nearest major town (Maitland) is the sole responsibility of the aircraft operator. Security of the aircraft and associated equipment is also the responsibility of the aircraft owner or operator. There is a landing fee of $5.50 (including GST), payable to the District Council of Yorke Peninsula for each and every landing. For further information call the Council’s Maitland office on 08 88320000.
Minlaton – the Minlaton airstrip is owned and maintained by the District Council of Yorke Peninsula. It’s located about 7 kilometres west of Minlaton on the Bluff Beach Road (lat S35°45’ long E137°31’). The runway is 1400 metres long, 90 metres wide and with an 18 metre gravel strip and turning bay at each end. The airstrip is 35 metres above sea level. Solar powered lights frequency 120.65 MHz. The concrete pad located in the parking area is provided for RFDS and ambulance retrievals. If vehicular access is required a key may be made available prior. Transport arrangements from the airstrip to the nearest major town (Minlaton) is the sole responsibility of the aircraft operator. Security of the aircraft and associated equipment is also the responsibility of the aircraft owner or operator. There is a landing fee of $5.50 (including GST), payable to the District Council of Yorke Peninsula for each and every landing. For further information call the Council’s Maitland office on 08 88533800.
Yorketown – Yorketown airstrip is owned and maintained by the District Council of Yorke Peninsula. It’s located 1.6 kilometres northwest of Yorketown (lat S35°00.5’ long 137°37.2’). the runway is 1140 metres long, 90 metres wide with blue metal gravel strip and grassed longitudinal slope matches runway. There is a turning bay at the northern end. The airstrip is 559 feet above sea level. Strip direction 17 – 35. Pilot activated lighting (PAL) radio frequency 122.2 MHz. The concrete pad located in the parking area is provided for RFDS and ambulance retrievals. If vehicular access is required a key may be made available prior. Transport arrangements from the airstrip to the nearest major town (Yorketown) is the sole responsibility of the aircraft operator. Security of the aircraft and associated equipment is also the responsibility of the aircraft owner or operator. There is a landing fee of $5.50 (including GST), payable to the District Council of Yorke Peninsula for each and every landing. For further information call the Council’s Maitland office on 08 88520200.
When can I have a camp fire on Yorke Peninsula?
NON FIRE DANGER SEASON
anytime
FIRE DANGER SEASON (normally 15th November until 30th April but check with the District Council of Yorke Peninsula on 88533800)
Providing; the fire is in a 30 centimetre deep trench and no more than one (1) metre square in area; you have a four (4) metre cleared space around and above the fire; and a responsible person is in attendance at all times with water or other extinguishing agent on hand.
TOTAL FIRE BAN DAY
All open fires are banned on total fire days.
When can I have a barbecue on Yorke Peninsula?
NON FIRE DANGER SEASON
any time
FIRE DANGER SEASON (normally 15th November until 30th April but check with the District Council of Yorke Peninsula on 88533800)
Providing you have a four (4) metre cleared area around and above the barbecue and a responsible person in attendance with water or other extinguishing agent at hand.
TOTAL FIRE BAN DAY
A gas or electric barbecue is permitted and mist only be used within 15 metres of a dwelling or coastal foreshore. You must have a four (4) metre cleared area around and above the barbecue and a responsible person in attendance with water or other extinguishing agent at hand.
ê PLEASE NOTE THAT IN EITHER CASE, THE PERSON WHO LIGHTS THE FIRE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IT AND IS LIABLE FOR ANY ESCAPE OF THE FIRE NO MATTER WHETHER THEY HAVE FULLY COMPLIED WITH THE CONDITIONS OR NOT
FURTHER INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CFS, EITHER VIA THEIR WEBSITE - www.cfs.sa.gov.au - OR THEIR HOTLINE -
1300 362 361
Boat Ramp Launch Permits – Do I need a permit to launch a boat at District Council of Yorke Peninsula's major boat ramps?
From July 2005 the District Council of Yorke Peninsula instituted a new fee structure for boat ramp launching fees from the Ardrossan, Port Victoria, Point Turton, Edithburgh and Port Vincent boat ramps. The daily rate for all users is $5.00 but permits for longer periods are available. Contact the District Council of Yorke Peninsula for details.
Can I have a dog when bush camping on Yorke Peninsula?
At the District Council of Yorke Peninsula’s bush camping sites, you may have a dog if it is kept on a lead and not causing a nuisance to other patrons. Dogs and cats cannot enter Innes National Park though for any purpose.
Fishwatch
Report any suspected illegal fishing activities to the Fishwatch 24 hour telephone service on 1800 065 522.
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