Travelling with fruit and vegetables to the Riverland from within SA

The Riverland is classified as a Pest Free Area (PFA). This status gives Riverland growers a significant trading advantage in domestic and international markets.

To protect Riverland growers and the state’s $1.3 billion horticulture industry, the Riverland PFA has strict biosecurity requirements.

Don’t bring restricted items

You can't bring restricted fruit and vegetables into the Riverland PFA from other areas in SA, including supermarkets, markets, online sources like Marketplace, or home-grown from anyone’s property. Shop locally in the Riverland instead.

You will be fined if you're caught travelling into the Riverland with restricted fruit and vegetables.

The 'bring a receipt' general rule stopped on 21 July 2021 and is no longer recognised.

Dispose of restricted fruit and vegetables

If travelling with restricted produce, you must eat or dispose of it before you get to the Riverland.

Check the disposal bin and quarantine station map to find locations on your route. Don’t leave fruit on the ground.

Buy produce within the Riverland PFA

You can buy fruit and vegetables from accredited retailers in the Riverland PFA.

Learn more about shopping options in the Riverland PFA.

Industry and retailer arrangements

The only time restricted produce can be taken into the Riverland is under commercial agreements where the grower, trader, transporter, or retailer has completed their market access requirements.