Help Protect Kangaroo Island's Industries

Kangaroo Island's remoteness has created a special environment.

Many of Australia's pests and diseases are not found on the Island. Please help to keep it that way.

The Island depends on primary industries and nature-based tourism as a major part of the economy. The introduction of just one new pest or disease could have devastating consequences.

Your attention is drawn to legislation forbidding or restricting the importation of some items to Kangaroo Island. Significant penalties apply for infringements.

• Honey products and bee-handling equipment are not to be brought onto the Island. Potatoes brought to the Island must be in new packaging.
• Peels and unused potatoes must be disposed of to ensure that regermination is not possible.
• Vine cuttings and soil in which grapevines have grown are not to be brought onto the Island without prior inspection and approval.
• Foxes and rabbits are prohibited under South Australian legislation. Help Kangaroo Island protect its natural and unique environment by ensuring these pests are not introduced.
• The risk of invasive weed introduction can be reduced by ensuring that vehicles, caravans, trailers, camping gear, hiking boots etc are free of mud and weed seeds prior to traveling.

Aquatic pests are a major threat to this environment. You can help protect the waters by cleaning your boats and gear prior to coming to the Island. Particular attention should be paid to boat surfaces (hull, propeller, rudder, anchor etc) and gear (including nets, wetsuits, life jackets, fishing tackle etc). For further information, contact Primary Industries and Resources SA on (08) 8553 4949.