The Barunga West Council's unique coastal landscape is a fragile ecosystem. Our beaches offer a variety of recreational activities for locals and tourist alike. Horse riding and training on our beaches is one of these activities.
Access is permitted at several locations and owners are asked to assist us in keeping our beaches clean and safe for all users by following the simple guidelines outlined outlined below.
Permits
Permits are available from the Council Office and are free of charge. Owners must be able to present permit when requested and adhere to the terms and conditions outlines on the permit. Fines will apply to any persons taking horses onto the beach without a permit and also to any person taking a horse onto any section of beach where horses are not permitted.
Permitted Areas
Horses are permitted access to the beach at Port Broughton between Beach Access Points 2 and 4 at all times. Horses without jog carts or other horse drawn vehicles are permitted on the beach at Tickera.
Safety
- Horses must be under control at all times
- Horses must give way to other beach users including dogs under control of owners
- Horses must keep to walking pace within 50m of other beach users
Responsible Owners
Owners must take care not to damage any vegetation in the area, horses are to be kept away from vegetated areas of the beach to maintain the condition of the ecosystem. Owners must also clean up after their animals both on the beach and in the carpark area and dispose of waste properly. Horse trailers and cars are to be parked in the designated carpark areas and animals are to be walked onto beach.
For information about horses on beaches within Barunga West Council, have a look at the publications below:
Horses on Beaches Permit 2020/2021
Further information may be available on: