Knowing what foodstuffs can be taken across state borders can be extremely confusing. To protect the aquaculture industry in Tasmania one must avoid importing certain uncooked fish as well as fruit and vegetables. And don’t be surprised to see sniffer dogs at entry points ensuring that you’ve done the right thing.
We have found the South Australian border control to be friendly and helpful and officers are happy to give out brochures on what items can and can’t be imported.
I’m sure that most caravanners have a story like ours about Western Australian quarantine checks which can be can be somewhat stringent.
We recently crossed the SA border at Pinnaroo. Thankfully the quarantine inspectors were cheerful and understanding when we told them that we threw out the veggies in the fridge but completely forgot to empty the fruit bowl. They confiscated our fruit with a laugh.
Just remember, if you’re crossing into Tas, SA or WA eat your fruit and veggies first!
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The WA border certainly caught us out!
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It keeps us on our toes!
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Wow very strict and good idea too
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Absolutely, valuable industries could be ruined by carelessness.
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yes!
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I can understand the logic but vegetable police are nevertheless a rather amusing concept.
We experienced a similar thing in America. Crossing State borders, very straight-faced representatives of US Fish and Wildlife spreadeagled us up against a wall and demanded that we “Remove that apple from your pocket. Very slowly. By the stalk.”
Actually, they didn’t, but that was the picture that it painted in our minds. Even now, we call a halt on things by raising our right hands to show an imaginary ID and stating “US Fish and Wildlife.”
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Put ‘em up! Not your hands, your carrots.
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HA HA HA HA HA! Reminds me of watching Day of the Triffids with my Mum. She came in half way through and poked us all with a handful of carrots. Terrifying when plants go maverick.
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It never occurred to me that there would be rules about what you can and can’t take across state borders. It makes sense, though.
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With so much invested in primary industry it is a must.
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