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Sandstone has 2 airstrips. A north-south and an east-west both of which are gravel.

The Works Manager must be notified of any intention to land on 9963 5802 or 0457 993 008.

There is a landing fee of $25.00 (RFDS exempt)

At present the only flights which land are those of the RFDS, landing fortnightly with the Doctor and/or in the case of emergencies.

Due to weather restrictions, the airstrip will be closed during times of heavy rainfall.

The airstrip is not manned and the Shire carries out routine wildlife inspections before flight arrivals. ( please notify the Shire on 08 9963 5802 or 0457 993 008 if you intend to use the strip)

There is also an “emergency landing strip” which is located on the Sandstone – Leinster Rd. This is only used if the main strips are closed and the RFDS needs to land in emergency situations.

Please note that there are no banks or ATMs in Sandstone.

Located in the caravan park.

Please see the park caretakers if you need to use this facility.

Costs involved if not staying at the park.

In 1907 the Wardens Court operated out of the brick building which still stands today. Since 1923 the building has been home to the Sandstone Remote Community School.

Unfortunately due to lack of the number of children the school is now closed.

It is now hired out for group bookings including an annual school of the air camp.

For more details contact the shire offices.

Both diesel and unleaded petrol are now available 24 hours a day from the self serve fuel station on the corner of Oroya and Payne Streets. You will need an EFTPOS card to operate the machine.

Telstra is the only service provider in this area.

Please note there are no large supermarkets in Sandstone.

There is a small shop on the corner of Oroya and Hack Street with basic supplies. (period closure 08/01/2025 until further notice)

Outback Accommodation, on the corner of Oroya and Thaduna Street, also have some basic grocery items available.

Also note that there are no dine in or takeaway food outlets for evening meals.

The Post Office Cafe is open from 7am to 2pm.

If you require the services of a justice of the peace please call Margaret Duhig on 0412 652 835 for an appointment.

This is a free and confidential service.

Please note this is not a service provided by the Shire of Sandstone so please call for an appointment.

The Shire offices look after all post services with delivery days on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Please note they offer only basic post services and cannot do banking or other more in-depth tasks.

The Sandstone Recreation Centre is available to hire for social and sporting functions. There is also a golf course and bowling green available for use with golf sets available for hire from the Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre located on Hack Street.

For bookings or more information on the community centre, please contact the Shire office on (08) 9963 5802.

Located in the caravan park. Washing machines are coin operated (3x $1)

Costs involved if wanting to use the shower facilities whilst not staying at the park; please see caravan park managers.