Cania Gorge

Submitted: Monday, Jan 15, 2007 at 17:06

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drewab

Folks,
My family (Me,My Wife, 2 girls under 4 and the dog) want to go to Cania gorge just before easter. Of the 2 caravan parks out there 1 is a Big4 and the other a private affair I think. Because the dog is coming with us the Big 4 is out so we'll have to stay at the Tourist Retreat. Has anyone stayed here and how was it. We'll be in our camper trailer so it will probably be an unpowered site. Any comments are appreciated.

Cheers Drew

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Reply By: Max - Sydney - Monday, Jan 15, 2007 at 18:22

Monday, Jan 15, 2007 at 18:22

Hi Drew

We were at Cania Gorge in October, and stayed at the Big4, which as you said does not permit pets. Its the popular one, with heaps of activities etc....

However, the other one, which is a Top Tourist Park, looked fine, and there were people staying there each time we went past. I note from the AAA book that it does accept pets, with conditions as usual.

It was well grassed, nearer the majority of tracks, and I strongly suspect you would be fine going there. Generally we can "smell" a bad park by looking at it, and this one looked fine. Top Tourist parks are usually fine.

I'd go there - but book pretty soon though.
Max

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Reply By: Ozdyssey (QLD) - Monday, Jan 15, 2007 at 19:29

Monday, Jan 15, 2007 at 19:29

Stayed there with the camper. Great park & they have a great campfire each night, very friendly owners and they ensure a relaxed atmosphere. Good clean facilites.

The unpowered area was my preference, larger and more private. Lovely setting. Great access to the walks from this park too. The dam is well worth looking at, we did some fishing with no luck but were given a bass and yellowbelly from one of the fishos on the boat ramp. The park has a fish cleaning setup as well.

Nice part of the world.
Good butcher in Monto also :)
John

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Reply By: joc45 - Monday, Jan 15, 2007 at 22:30

Monday, Jan 15, 2007 at 22:30

While there, check out the WW-II Liberator wreck (Beautiful Betsy) up in the Kroombit Tops. A great day's drive all up, and a permit required.
Gerry

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Follow Up By: joc45 - Monday, Jan 15, 2007 at 22:33

Monday, Jan 15, 2007 at 22:33

Meant to mention, we stayed at the Cania Gorge Caravan & Tourist Park, which was great. But they do bird feeding, and wildlife (wallabies, etc) come in at dusk, so pets would not be welcome.

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Reply By: zha zha cruiser - Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007 at 11:59

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007 at 11:59

You know what, if you lived near me - my teenage kids would be more than happy to feed and maybe walk your dog for 10-20 bucks for 2 weeks while you holiday in peace with your kids. Its just a thought!

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Follow Up By: drewab - Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007 at 12:22

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007 at 12:22

Zha Zha,
Thanks for the offer, we're up in central qld and I would normally try and get someone to look after her but she's nearly a 13yo staffy. Hate for something to happen while we're away. I have booked the Top tourist retreat caravan park after the feed back from the forum. They didn't even question about dog,just said keep it on a lead and don't walk it in the NP. Most places want a deposit and give you a list of do's & don'ts. Thanks to all who replied. BTW the bomber in Kroobit tops is on the to do list.

Cheers Drew

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