Fruit Fly Exclusion Zones
Submitted: Sunday, Nov 20, 2005 at 18:24
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ellmcg
I'm travelling (just) into the SA fruit fly exclusion zone next weekend, and just want to check what is and isn't allowable?
Are frozen vegies ok? etc etc
Reply By: navaraman - Sunday, Nov 20, 2005 at 18:30
Sunday, Nov 20, 2005 at 18:30
Packaged and frozen produce is OK, can't take in fresh stuff. I've only been stopped once but they do randomly check.
Pat
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Reply By: Peter W - Sunday, Nov 20, 2005 at 18:50
Sunday, Nov 20, 2005 at 18:50
Hi ellmcg,
Click on to "On the Road" at the top of Exploroz page and "Food and Water" section for good info and direction.
Be aware that they DO check regularly.
Cheers.
Peter W
"Life is not a Rehearsal"
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Reply By: Des Lexic - Sunday, Nov 20, 2005 at 20:57
Sunday, Nov 20, 2005 at 20:57
Processed fruit and vegetables are OK to bring in.
Renmark Fruit Fly Checking Station is definitely manned 24/7 and I think
Pinnaroo is too. They stop all vehicles and will check your car.
Please don't attempt to bring fruit into the area as a fruit fly outbreak could eventuate with disasterous consequences for the local region and things are tough enough all ready.
Some veggies are ok to bring in (like butternuts with thick skin) but others are not. It pays to check. Do a search through Primary Industries SA and you should find a list of what you can and can't do.
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Follow Up By: Willem - Sunday, Nov 20, 2005 at 21:45
Sunday, Nov 20, 2005 at 21:45
Yep, a
young sticky nosed sheila wanted to see it all at
Pinnaroo inspection point last Sunday. Luckily the rear window was partially closed as Jeddah lunged!!! lol
They may close late night as I have been through there after midnight and it was closed, but
Renmark is definitely 24/7 and so is Oodlawirra on the Barrier Hwy.
Anyway it io better to buy good fresh produce in the Riverland than bring in old soggy stuff from interstate lol lol
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Follow Up By: Member - Davoe (Widgiemooltha) - Monday, Nov 21, 2005 at 01:53
Monday, Nov 21, 2005 at 01:53
When crossing the Nullabor in my spew green 1978 Nissan camper in my great escape from SA I was chosen for an inspection. Poor lady had one look in the back with eskies with
fowlers bay sweep and junk strewn around and piled up through every inch of its tardis like interior - she had a quick look in the esky and fridge then gave up (and it all really stunk of bait, fish and old socks and sneakers)
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Follow Up By: Willem - Monday, Nov 21, 2005 at 08:27
Monday, Nov 21, 2005 at 08:27
" junk strewn around and piled up through every inch of its tardis like interior - she had a quick look in the esky and fridge then gave up (and it all really stunk of bait, fish and old socks and sneakers)"
Kinda sums you up, eh? Davoe....hahahahahahahahahaha!
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Reply By: Member - Cocka - Sunday, Nov 20, 2005 at 21:28
Sunday, Nov 20, 2005 at 21:28
There's so little you can take in that's fresh that it's not worth worrying about. Buy what you need when you get in there. If it costs a bit more just consider it as a necessary cost to the enjoyment of the trip.
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Monday, Nov 21, 2005 at 21:21
Monday, Nov 21, 2005 at 21:21
Just consider, the money is going direct to the primary producer rather than the Coles/Woolies Empires.
Many roadside stalls to choose from and you can be guaranteed that it will be fresh and locally grown.
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Reply By: Member - Barry W (VIC) - Monday, Nov 21, 2005 at 22:26
Monday, Nov 21, 2005 at 22:26
Hi
Ring 1800084881 ( Interstate Quarantine) they will post you a booklet outlining what you can and can not take across all states of Aussie borders
A very usefull little handout - Travellers Guide to Interstate Quarantine.
Beats handing over your newly bought produce ??
Been there, been caught !!!!
Cheers
Barry
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