Cars on beach permit

Caution Aldinga Beach winter closure

Vehicle access is prohibited from 1 May to 30 September south of the Aldinga Beach access ramp. Restrictions are clearly signposted. Fines of $312.50 may apply.

Vehicle access on beaches

Access is permitted between 5.30am and 11.59pm on:

  • Aldinga Beach*
  • Moana
  • Sellicks Beach
  • Silver Sands

Access is not permitted on any beach between 12 midnight and 5.30am.

Permissions is granted under Foreshore By-law clause 9.6.2.

* Note: Aldinga Beach is closed to vehicles during the winter closure.

Safety

  • Speed limit: 10km/hour.
  • Stay on the hard sand.
  • Be aware of incoming tides to avoid getting bogged.
  • Australian road rules apply on the beach.

Vehicle access permits

  • Beach ramps are monitored between December and March each year.
  • Ramps are staffed by community groups on most days and public holidays when the forecast at Aldinga Beach is above 25C.
  • Check your eligibility for a free permit below.

Drivers must:

  • show a valid beach permit (check eligibility below) or pay the vehicle access fee of $12 (cash or card)
  • display permit in vehicle when parked
  • follow permit access conditions (see below).

In person

Step 1.Are you eligible for a free permit?

Permits are free for owners and tenants of residential properties within our council area.

They are available from all council offices, libraries and the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Visitor Information Centre from December each year.

You will need to provide proof of residency when collecting your beach permit (eg drivers licence or rates notice).

At the ramp, presenting your drivers licence or rates notice will not be accepted.

There is a limit of one beach permit per property or household

Step 2.If you are not a resident/property owner

Non-residents and those unable to produce a beach permit can pay $12 ramp fee to access the beach.

It is an offence to drive a vehicle on the beach without a permit or without paying the access fee at times when the ramps are monitored. Fines of $312.50 apply.

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Foreshore vehicle access conditions

  • The Road Traffic Act defines the beach as a road and therefore Australian road rules apply at all times.
  • A 10kph speed limit applies to the beach and access ramps.
  • Vehicle access permitted between 5.30am and 11:59pm on Aldinga, Moana, Sellicks and Silver Sands beaches.
  • Vehicle access via the approved ramp entry points only.
  • Drive safely and be considerate of other beach users.
  • Driving in upper foreshore reserve areas, through vegetation, pebble banks, sand dunes and hooded plover breeding sites is strictly prohibited.
  • No vehicle access to Aldinga Beach, south of the access ramp, from 1 May to 30 September each year.
  • Vehicles are prohibited on any foreshore that has been closed to vehicle access by the Council as indicated by signage. Driving onto or on a closed foreshore without permission is an offence under clause 9.6.6 of the Foreshore by-law.
  • Stay on the hard sand and be aware of incoming tides to avoid getting bogged.
  • If launching a boat or jet ski, launch only in designated launching areas.
  • Remove all litter from the beach and place in bins provided.
  • Dogs must be on-leash between 10am–8pm during daylight savings.
  • Keep your distance from cliffs when visiting Onkaparinga’s beaches, including at Moana, Aldinga and Sellicks Beach.

Contact Us

Phone

08 8384 0666

Council offices

Noarlunga Office

Ramsay Place
Noarlunga Centre 5168
Monday to Friday 8.30am–5pm

 

Aberfoyle Park Office

The Hub
Aberfoyle Park 5159
Monday to Friday 9.30am–5pm

 

Aldinga Office

11 Central Way
Aldinga Beach 5173
Monday to Friday: 9:30am - 1pm

 

Willunga Office

St Peters Terrace
Willunga 5172
Monday to Friday 9.30am–5pm

 

Woodcroft Office

175 Bains Road
Morphett Vale 5162
Monday to Friday 9:30am–5pm

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