Travellers' tips
Protect the environment
The Murraylands environment is as diverse as it is vast, and demands our respect. Remember that native animals are at their most active at sunrise and sunset - please take care when driving at these times.
Severe penalties apply in South Australia for the disturbing, collecting or damaging of animals, wildflowers, and vegetation, earth or rock formations.
Visitor safety
When driving in the Murraylands, please adjust your speed to suit the weather, traffic conditions and road type.
If boating in South Australia, Transport SA produces a Boating Safety Handbook available free of charge by phoning 08 8347 5001 or detailed information is available on http://www.transport.sa.gov.au
Guard against fire
A fire danger period exists between November and April each year in South Australia. This can be extended, depending on the seasonal weather conditions. During fire danger periods there are fire restrictions that apply, including total fire ban days.
For further information on fire ban days visit http://www.cfs.org.au
For more information contact the Country Fire Service (CFS) Hotline on
1300 362 361.
Keep SA Phylloxera Free
Each year thousands of visitors come to South Australia to sample and savour some of the world's finest wines and to marvel at the beauty of the gnarled and twisted old vines of the wine regions. Both vines and wines could be at risk because of phylloxera (fil-ox-era), an insect that attacks grapevine roots.
If visiting wine regions outside of South Australia, clean your shoes and remove mud from your vehicle before coming to South Australia. Don't walk on vineyard soil. Do not bring ANY plant material or soil into South Australia from interstate or overseas. Stay on roadways when visiting vineyards.
Keep SA Fruit Fly Free
South Australia is the only mainland state without a permanent population of fruit fly and we aim to keep it that way! Please don't bring fruit or vegetables into our state. Use the dumping bins and signs around the state to prevent being penalised.
AAA Tourism
AAA Tourism provides a one to five star rating on accommodation properties. This rating is based on the quality and type of facilities provided for each accommodation venue.
Emergency services
Dial 000 in an emergency and ask the operator for police, fire or ambulance.
For general police assistance call 131 444.
Time Zone
South Australia operates on Central Standard Time. Visitors from the eastern states of Australia should adjust the time on their watches/clocks back by half an hour when crossing the border into South Australia.
Currency
Australian currency (AUD) is decimal, with the dollar as the basic unit (100 cents equals one dollar). Notes are in $100, $50, $20, $10 and $5 denominations and coins are in $2, $1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c denominations. Currency exchange facilities can be found at most banks.
Climate
The Murraylands boasts a superb Mediterranean climate with average summer daytime temperatures around 30°C and overnight lows of 13°C.
The average daily winter temperature is 16°C with overnight lows of around 5°C.
Accreditation
 | As part of a National Program of tourism business development, the South Australian Tourism Accreditation Board Inc. is encouraging all business operators in the industry to focus on improving customer service. Business operators, who display the Accredited Tourism Business Logo, have undertaken a quality improvement process as part of their individual business development program. This has enabled the business to focus on all aspects of their business operation and develop operational processes leading to improved customer service at all levels. As a visitor you are encouraged to support businesses that have undertaken this quality improvement program. The South Australian Tourism Commission supports the Accreditation Process. |