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.
Travelling with Dogs