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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 $50.00 (RFDS exempt).

Airfield inspection and reporting on request $55.00 (RFDS exempt).

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. (please contact 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 in emergencies if the main strips are closed and the RFDS needs to land..

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

There is a free public dump point located on Griffith Street.

There is also one located in the caravan park for those 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 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.

The Sandstone General Store and Cafe on the corner of Oroya and Hack Street is open for business. This convenience store has been taken over by new owners and been refreshed to include a cafe dine-in area.

They are stocked with groceries, grab-and-go food, fresh fruit and veg, meat, homemade snacks such as cakes and rolls as well as some hardware/plumbing/gardening supplies.

The Cafe does barista coffee, milkshakes and iced drinks. They also have breakfast and lunch options such as bacon and egg toasties, fresh sandwiches, steak sangas and burgers.

Outback Accommodation, on the corner of Oroya and Thaduna Street have pantry items available including snacks, cool drinks, heat-and-eat meals, canned goods, milk, bread and ice.

The Post Office Cafe CLOSED permanently

Please note that there is currently no dine-in or take-away food outlets for evening meals.

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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 Australia Post delivery days on Tuesdays & Thursdays and TOLL delivery days on Wednesday and Friday.

Collection after 12 midday.

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

Located in the caravan park. Washing machines are coin operated.

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