Culture, adventure, sightseeing, shopping - all aspects of an overseas trip. It is therefore a good idea to be familiar with Australia's quarantine regulations before you go, to avoid wasting money and taking up valuable space in your luggage with items that won't be allowed into Australia.
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Fruit and vegetables |
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All dairy products (unless from countries on the approved dairy list) |
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Eggs and egg products |
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Uncanned meat products (fresh, dried, frozen, cooked, smoked, salted or preserved) |
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Live animals and insects |
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Live plant material including potted plants, cuttings, vines, roots, bulbs, bark, banana leaf |
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Seeds and raw nuts |
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All luggage is screened or x-rayed on arrival in Australia. Don't risk an on-the-spot fine or prosecution - declare all food, plant material and animal products (including many common souvenirs) you are carrying on your incoming passenger card. |
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In many cases declared goods are returned to you after inspection. However, any item that presents a pest or disease risk will be withheld by Quarantine and may require treatment (at a cost) to make it safe. High-risk items will be seized and destroyed. |
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Before heading home, make sure you clean all soil from your hiking boots, sporting equipment, camping gear, and bike tyres. These goods must be declared for inspection. |
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Pack items for quarantine inspection together, and in easy reach. |
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Make sure you eat or throw away all fruit, vegetables and aircraft food before you land in Australia. |
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Remember, if your pack is full and you want to send stuff home, quarantine regulations also apply to all international mail and packages. |
At the end of the day, it's all about protecting Australia's unique environment, and agriculture and tourism industries.
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