The South Australian Government will restrict the use of large camping vehicles such as campervans, caravans and camper trailers on Wauraltee Beach along Yorke Peninsula from 3rd of February 2025.
According to the announcement, “daytime vehicle access will remain for boat launches and recreation,” while camping vehicles such as motorhomes and tent trailers “will not be allowed at any time during the day or night.”
However, this restriction does not apply to all beaches in the state, which is unique in Australia in that beaches that do not require access permits are considered public roads.
South Australia’s Department of Environment and Water has said state and local authorities have finalized a decision to protect the “sensitive environment” of Wauraltee Beach amid “high volumes of traffic” along the popular tourist site.
The influx of off-road vehicles in the state, sharing “secret [online] locations” with social media users, has led to environmental problems such as wildlife disturbance, habitat loss, vegetation damage, weed infestation. and sand compaction.
