Camping near Adelaide, with <span class="highlight">dogs</span>?
Submitted: Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 08:26
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Miniac
Hi everyone,
We normally make a few trips to
Adelaide every year to catch up with friends, and we have a few days off in November so thought this was a great chance to get back there.
Normally we stay with friends, but this time we want to take the camper trailer, and would really like to take the
dogs with us.
Does anyone know of any spots near
Adelaide that are good for dog-friendly camping? Preferably low cost/
bush camping, but a nice caravan park isn't out of the question...
Cheers,
Kaz
Reply By: wicket - Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 09:54
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 09:54
pretty sure i have seen
dogs at the windsor gardens caravan park, it's right on the river opposite the new eco village, nice spot.
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Follow Up By: Jeffie - Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 13:59
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 13:59
Windsor Gardens will take
dogs and is close to
Adelaide, about 10" drive, and not to expensive.
There is a park nearby and a 9 hole golf course just over the busway
bridge.
Been there several times and can recommend them.
Its only a small park so you must book.
Jeff.
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Reply By: MattyGloria - Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 10:38
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 10:38
Just looking at my trusty bible - "
Bush Camping With
Dogs" the closest listing they have to
Adelaide is the Kutipo Forest - seems to be about 40-50kms south of
Adelaide on Brookman RD. The number for the info centre (Bookings advised) is (08) 8391 8800 or go to the website www.forestry.sa.gov.au. Have a good trip!!!
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Reply By: skulldug - Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 11:01
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 11:01
Miniac,
We use the
Nuriootpa CP in the Barossa. I guess that fits your requirement for "near Adelaide" but perhaps not near enough at 75 km. There is a new freeway part of the way that might bring the trip down from 1.5 hours?
Highly recommend this CP as
well as the surrounding wineries.
Cheers
Skull
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Reply By: Member - Brian P (SA) - Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 11:06
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 11:06
Hi Minial.
Try Highway 1 caravan park. North side
Adelaide 08 82503747.
Just $26 p/s or $20 u/p site, 2 people &
dogs ok.
Brian.
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 13:07
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 13:07
On the north side, you can also
camp at Mt Crawford
State Forest.
Forsetry SA website
But both Kuitpo and Mt Crawford are closed to camping Dec-Mar
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Follow Up By: Tenpounder (SA) - Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 13:37
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 13:37
Just be aware that Mt Crawford Forest is closed to camping during the fire season, so
check first (about mid Nov usual cut off date).
I can thoroughly recommend Jetty Caravan Park at Normanville: dog friendly; right on the beach; but not exactly a suburb of
Adelaide (more like an hour away).
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Follow Up By: Tenpounder (SA) - Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 13:51
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 13:51
Sorry, Phil G, I missed your last line!!
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 22:54
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 22:54
Gday Chris,
Yeah - easily done, but great minds think alike :-)
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Reply By: Member - warren h (SA) - Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 15:54
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 15:54
Hi Miniac,
Mt Barker caravan park, 30 40kays to
Adelaide, straight down the freeway, nice park dog friendly, and reasonable rates. Stayed their a few times and really liked it.
All the best Warren
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Follow Up By: Member - warren h (SA) - Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 16:00
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 16:00
I forgot to mention it is in the
Adelaide Hills.
Warren.
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Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 21:20
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 at 21:20
The caravan park inside the Belair National Park allows pets I understand, believe it or not...........
20 minutes from the CBD.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome
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Reply By: Member - Terry W (ACT) - Friday, Oct 15, 2010 at 09:33
Friday, Oct 15, 2010 at 09:33
Another good dog friendly caravan park is at McLaren Vale, just to the south of
Adelaide. We use it whenever we go to
Adelaide and have enjoyed it each time.
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Reply By: Miniac - Friday, Oct 15, 2010 at 10:23
Friday, Oct 15, 2010 at 10:23
Wow - there are quite a few great options there! I'll consult with hubby and see what we want to do.
We're not too worried how far out of
Adelaide we are. We have friends to catch up with all over the place, and usual venture everywhere from McLaren Vale to the Barossa anyway. Maybe we can give a couple of
places a try?
Thank you all very much- I appreciate the info greatly.
Kaz
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