Draft Guuranda - Yorke Peninsula Coastal Access Strategy
The Draft Coastal Access Strategy will guide responsible and sustainable access to Yorke Peninsula’s coast. It balances the ongoing enjoyment of our beaches with conservation of the natural environment.
Visiting the coast has been a much-loved activity for many people across generations. However, Yorke Peninsula is attracting an increasing number of people each year, with many accessing the coastline via off-road vehicles. The impacts include pollution, trampled vegetation and damage to dune systems and native animal habitats.
The strategy is about protecting our delicate coastal areas while ensuring we can continue to enjoy them responsibly.
It's not intended to remove people’s access to beaches.
Instead, it details priorities and principles that will help guide decision making by land managers about the sustainable management of coastal resources under their care and control.
Some of the proposed actions include:
- Enhancing visitor education through campaigns and signage to promote responsible behaviour.
- Improving infrastructure, such as designated access tracks and facilities, to support sustainable recreation.
- Restricting access to sensitive areas to prevent further ecological and cultural damage.
The strategy was developed with input from consultation sessions held with stakeholders, local councils, Narungga First Nations organisations, local progress associations, 4WD representatives and the tourism sector.
This is your chance to have your say on shaping the future of our coastline by completing a survey, which is available online or in person at local council offices.
Consultation is open until Thursday, 20 March 2025.
Complete the survey now
All feedback received will be considered as part of the development of the final strategy, which is expected to be finalised by mid-2025.
By working together, we can protect our coastline, maintain its beauty and continue enjoying it for years to come.