Travelling with plants
There are restrictions on moving these into and within South Australia:
- fruit
- fruiting vegetables
- plants
- plant related products.
As of 4 January 2019, if caught with fruit or fruiting vegetables illegally at the Yamba Quarantine Station you will be fined. A zero tolerance approach is also in place at random quarantine roadblock operations in South Australia.
Within South Australia
Fruit and vegetables that are at risk from fruit fly cannot travel with you into the Riverland. To protect Riverland growers the ‘bring a receipt’ rule is no longer recognised.
You will be fined if you are caught travelling into the Riverland with these fruit and vegetables. The law changed on 29 July 2021.
See our Travelling into the Riverland from within South Australia for more information.
Into South Australia
Travelers must be aware of quarantine restrictions before they move plant or plant material across state borders.
Before crossing into South Australia with plants or plant material, check:
Out of South Australia
We are unable to give advice about the entry requirements of other states.
Check the Australian Interstate Quarantine website before crossing out of South Australia with plants or plant material. This website also has contact details for each state if you need more information.
International arrivals to Australia
When you arrive in Australia you must declare if you are carrying certain food, plant material or animal products. Visit the Australian Government's Department of Agriculture and Water Resources website for details.
Hotlines
- Fruit fly: 1300 666 010
- Exotic plant pests: 1800 084 881
Contact
Plant Health – Market Access and Interstate Certification Assurance
Phone: (08) 8207 7814 pirsa.planthealthmarketaccess@sa.gov.au