Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information

Be aware of potential dangers and take care of yourself:

Plan carefully and make sure your camping equipment is in good working order before leaving home
Read signs and brochures carefully - pay attention to any safety warnings
Supervise your children, especially near water and fireplaces
Be safe around camp fires - extinguish fires whenever you leave your camp site unattended; use water, not sand which retains heat and can cause severe burns
Bring your own water, and don't assume on-site water is safe to drink
Keep food in locked containers or in your car to keep it safe from wildlife
Wear protective clothing to avoid sunburn, bites, scratches and stings

Generators - most people go camping to enjoy the peace and quiet and may not appreciate a noisy generator - of course if you need to run a generator throughout the night for medical reasons, try to camp away from others to minimise disruption
Avoid walking through other people's campsites - ensure you and your children walk around the areas being used by other campers
Leave no trace of your visit – don't spoil it for the next visitor!
Take your rubbish with you, don't throw anything in the fire that won't completely burn away and leave the campsite spotless - or risk receiving a $315.00 expiation notice for littering from Council's Ranger
If you're an early riser - be mindful that other campers won't want to be woken by your noise
Where pets are allowed, make sure they are under control - in most cases that means keeping them on a leash - and please pick up any droppings
Sound travels at night and many campers retire early - be respectful of such campers, and ensure your partying does not affect others
Be friendly to everyone you come across – share a drink, or a friendly word, but don't become an unwanted guest who hangs around and doesn't know when it's time to return to their own campsite
If a campsite has facilities, please leave them clean and tidy

Please help care for the environment by following these simple rules:

Help to prevent the spread of weeds and pests - check your vehicle, camping equipment and clothing to ensure they are contaminant free
Help reduce the risk of bush fires and burn injuries by using a fuel or gas stove for cooking
Only light fires where and when they are permitted and use the fireplaces and fire rings provided
Never collect firewood or kindling from the area - even dead branches are protected as they provide a home for our native animals and birds
Remember, plants and animals are protected so try not to trample plants when walking or setting up your tent - use your poles, not trees, to support tent ropes and lines
Bring a portable toilet if you are camping in areas without facilities and empty the waste into special portable toilet disposal facilities
NEVER empty portable toilet waste into standard toilets or onto the ground!
Take all rubbish home - disposing of rubbish in fireplaces is an offence
Enjoy the peace and be considerate of others

Camping Safety & Etiquette