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Fruit Fly Exclusion Zone (FFEZ)

Set up in 1996. If you do not eat, or get rid of all your fruit into the signposted bins provided before you enter this zone, you are subject to a random spot check and fines of up to AU$1000!

Fruit may look perfect but could still contain hidden fruit fly eggs or maggots.

The eradication of fruit flies is extremely important for Australia's domestic fruit market and also export markets

The success of the exclusion zone has resulted in a dramatic fall of fruit fly outbreaks in the region with only two declared fruit fly outbreaks in 1997-98 and two out breaks in 1996-97, compared with an average eight outbreaks a year between 1983 to 1993.

Remember, the fruit always tastes better when it's fresh and local, so just stock up again when you're in the zone...