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TRAVELLING WITH DOGS

Some advice on what you need to know if you want to take your dog away on your caravan holiday with you.
What camping/caravan parks permit animals?

 

 


Travelling with Dogs

Many travellers when taking short holidays, particularly weekends, like to take their pet with them. If your dog is accompanying you take a supply of fresh water, his or her water bowl and make sure that your dog's safety and comfort are optimized. 

It would also be responsible to ensure your dog has protection from ticks and parasites if you are traveling in bush areas and we suggest you discuss this with your pet’s vet prior to departure.

A helpful item to purchase before you set out with your beloved pooch is one of the popular books on dog friendly parks.  These can be purchased from any good bookstore and are an invaluable reference tool for not only dog friendly parks but also other areas you can stay with your dog.

Some caravan parks are not dog friendly whilst others require a “bond” to be paid up front.  Even the majority of the dog friendly parks will require you to keep your pooch on a leash at all times.  Please remember to always carry a supply of “poo” bags to clean up after your dog.  This is now the law in some States.

Another helpful tool is to Google Search the areas you intend staying to see what the local travel industry has to say. 

 

  Holidaying with Kids
This page contains some useful advice on making your trip with the family memorable for adults and children alike. A little advice, preparation and old fashioned know-how can go a long way.

Free camping
Also referred to as bush camping, off power camping, dry camping and boondocking. Save money while travelling. Courtesy and etiquette discussed.

 

Can I take my pet to a National Park ?

The Parks and Wildlife Services throughout Australia clearly state the following in regard to visiting, or camping, with your dog, or other pets for that matter, within National Parks.

“National parks and reserves are refuges for native animals

Dogs and other domestic pets (other than trained assistance animals such as guide dogs) must not be taken into national parks, state recreation areas, nature reserves, historic sites or Aboriginal areas, because:

  • Native animals see dogs as predators. The lasting scent left by dogs can easily scare small animals and birds away from their homes, often causing them to leave their young unprotected.
  • Dog faeces carry diseases, which can be harmful to wildlife and people, and also add nutrients to the soil, increasing the spread of weeds.
  • If dogs and other domestic pets have frightened native animals away from popular visitor areas, there will be no wildlife for other visitors to see.
  • Dogs can interfere with the enjoyment of other park visitors"

There are however certain State Forests that are tolerant to the controlled access of dogs for day visits and overnight camping.  Once again a quick Google Search will bring up a list of these areas.
 

 

 


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