A Total Fire Ban and Harvest Vehicle Movement Ban have been declared for Thursday, 25 December in the Shire of Augusta Margaret River. More information here.

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River will enter a Prohibited Burning Period from 12.01am Tuesday 23 December 2025.
 
Campfires, firepits and the burning of garden refuse piles are NOT allowed at any time or in any location.

Permits to Burn are cancelled.

Off-road vehicles can be fun but they are also dangerous to the public. 

Use of off-road vehicles

Please note, the Shire has no facilities for off-road recreational activities.

Any person found riding or driving any unlicensed vehicle in a public place may have their vehicle impounded under the Off Road Vehicle Act and daily penalties will be incurred.

Visit the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries for copies of the following guides:

  • Off-road Vehicles in Western Australia: Riding trail bikes and quad bikes – Guide for retailers
  • Off-road Vehicles in Western Australia: Trail bike and quad bike riders – Guide for riders.

Report an off-road vehicle nuisance

If off-road vehicles are impacting on you by noise or nuisance you can report it online or contact our Rangers on (08) 9780 5255.

Please provide as much information as possible, including:

  • Time and place
  • A description of the vehicle (make, model, colour, registration number)
  • Possible owner address or name.

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