Boating, fishing under more relaxed COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-19 control measures may have eased, but what does it mean for boating and fishing where you live?Significantly more relaxed social isolation rules under COVID-19 restrictions have put boating back on the agenda for many people across Australia.
In the latest round of measures, people in some places are allowed to charter and stay overnight on a boat, go sailing and more – but different rules apply in different places.
Not only that but crossing some interstate borders is still firmly off the radar.
Depending on where you live, you could have more freedom to enjoy boating than someone else who lives just across the border.
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So, what can you do, and where can you do it? Here’s the boatsales.com.au guide to what the freer restrictions mean for you.
As always, individual governments’ reactions to the COVID-19 may vary, so it pays to double-check that this information is still correct.
Physical distancing remains in place throughout Australia, so be mindful of this at the boat ramp or jetty. Anyone with a larger boat will also need to be mindful about how many people they can have aboard at any one time.
NSW/ACT
- Recreational boating, including overnight stays, is now permitted
- Jet skis are permitted
- There is no limit on recreational travel in the state
- Camping grounds, national parks and state forests are open although limits on numbers apply
Northern Territory
- NT residents have been allowed to travel to go fishing with friends since May 1
- Interstate travellers will be able to choose their own 14-day quarantine arrangements from June 15 instead of using government-mandated arrangements
Queensland
- Overnight stays on boats are permitted
- No distance limitations for travel, although boats cannot cross the border into Queensland. This will be reviewed at the end of June.
- Bareboating is allowed
- From June 10 state and national parks will be open to visitors
South Australia
- Regional travel is allowed
- Camping grounds and their facilities are open
Tasmania
- Overnight boating will be allowed from June 15
- Border controls remain in place, so boats cannot cross the border into Tasmania; this is likely to be reviewed in mid-July
Victoria
- Overnight stays on boats are permitted
- Communal public toilets remain open
- Communal facilities such as public shower facilities and barbecues remain closed
Western Australia
- Social distancing measures will be reduced from 4.0 square metres to 2.0 square metres from June 6
- Rottnest Island, a popular day-trip boating destination out of Perth, will reopen to the public from June 6
- Travel restrictions are lifted in most places throughout the state but remain in certain remote communities such as the Kimberly
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