Sightseeing with dog North WA

Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 10, 2007 at 18:09
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Hi people,

Finally decided where were going in October, Horrocks beach caravan park 80k's north of Geraldton.

Though we can't find a dog sitter and don't like kennels, niether does the dog so we're stuck with him.

We have never been up around that area before and would love to see some of Kalbarri and other parts within reach of a day trip.

Only problem is we don't know where we can take the dog and if possible who to contact to get this information.
Also are there any 1080 baits around that area.

Cheers
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Reply By: howie - Tuesday, Jul 10, 2007 at 19:11

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2007 at 19:11
some of the best gorges etc are in kalbarri national park.
probably best to contact CALM for info on dogs.
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Follow Up By: rest needed - Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007 at 09:56

Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007 at 09:56
Will give them a call
cheers
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Reply By: swampy66 - Tuesday, Jul 10, 2007 at 19:37

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2007 at 19:37
The only place we have found we cant take our dog up there is the Kalbarri National Park. We take him everywhere else - Horrocks, Port Gregory, Kalb etc.

There is a kennel in Kalbarri we leave our dog at 'for a couple of hours' when we go into the national park. its on the left between Kalbarri and the Parks.

Have fun.


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Follow Up By: rest needed - Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007 at 09:58

Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007 at 09:58
Swampy,
Is it very expensive mate, and can you just drop and go or do you have to book him in.

cheers
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Follow Up By: swampy66 - Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007 at 19:18

Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007 at 19:18
We do just drop him and go - it only takes a few minutes.

i cant remember the name of the kennel. The people at Murchison Caravan Park told us about it.

We were last there May 2005.

cheers.
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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Tuesday, Jul 10, 2007 at 21:14

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2007 at 21:14
Come on you cannot be stuck with him! you ever want him or you don't.. easy as that,

If they don't let you take the dog don't go

We travel everywhere with our dog, and have seen a lot of oz.

Cheers

Richard

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Follow Up By: rest needed - Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007 at 09:59

Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007 at 09:59
Yeah ok, you're right we love him and will probably enjoy his company.
Just sometimes he is a royal pain in the ass.
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Reply By: Member - Wilgadene (QLD) - Tuesday, Jul 10, 2007 at 21:21

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2007 at 21:21
Try this site

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Do an Advanced Search for caravan parks and put a check in the pet friendly box.
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Reply By: disco driver - Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007 at 00:41

Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007 at 00:41
Hi rest needed,
I used to work for the Ag Dept/APB in that area, here's a bit of info to help.

Fishing;
Bowes River, Horrocks jetty at night, Port Gregory jetty and beach, most tracks through the dunes between Horrocks and Pt Gregory lead to fishing spots(drop tyre pressure). Mostly Tailer,mulloway,herring and whiting.

Sightseeing Horrocks-Pt Greg-Kalbarri;
Aboriginal rock painting on track to Bowes R, Coastal gorges south of Kalbarri, River Gorges and lookouts. All Gorges are in the Nat Park.

More upto date info from Kalbarri Visitor centre.

Dogs are OK in Kalbarri townsite,Horrocks C/van Park and Pt Gregory C/van Pk may require dogs to be on leash at all times.

Definitely NO dogs in Nat Park at any time. 1080 baiting is carried out as required to control feral animals both in Park and on adjacent farmlands.
The suggestion to kennel the dog(s) for a day is well worth considering, much better than getting caught with dog by Park staff.

Great choice for a laid back holiday break, enjoy it.

Disco
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Follow Up By: rest needed - Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007 at 10:02

Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007 at 10:02
Awsome advice mate, thanks muchly
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