Kangaroo Island and Camping with a dog
Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 11:14
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wizzwozthere
Gday all,
We are thinking seriously about taking the camper to
Kangaroo Island over the Xmas break, leave 25th return back around the 4th of 2010,
We have been there many times and stayed in great houses and have done all the touristy things but this year really want to go again,especially now having a Poptop camper and the landcruiser recently purchased.
I have heard that
Camping is even better , so please get back to me with some
camping with a would suit ,unpowered doesn't bother us to much as we have catered for that.
BUT AND A BIG But,
Is we have our dog to cater for being that she is part of the family, I have heard and know, that in national parks that dogs are not permitted and can incur a fine ,so which means Flinders Chase is out , but I understand the locals are an issue?
We are very responsible dog owners and don't let it of the lead unless we have ensured all ok,I am also aware of the penguins and wildlife issues with dogs, this is why I am inquiring on this site
as I am sure other dog owners have the same problems,
Another issue is we like our space and don't really want to be bundled up in a overcrowded caravan
park, over Xmas with thousands
well hundreds of others.
so suggestions would be great.
cheers to all
wizzwozthere
Reply By: Ian & Sue - Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 11:35
Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 11:35
http://www.tourkangarooisland.com.au/wildlife/care.aspx
I found this link and in the first paragraph it mentions dogs allowed on a leash outside of the National
Park of course. I arent from and have never been over to KI so will follow this thread with interest as maybe when we do our BIGGIE next March it might be a place to add to the list!
Cheers
Sue
Strathalbyn Geraldton WA
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Reply By: bazza bushman - Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 15:11
Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 15:11
american river good fishing spot
they also make cheese on island
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 18:34
Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 18:34
Mate,
We too are dog lovers, but would reconsider your need to take your dog everywhere you go.
Surely a week or two without your pet shouldn't be that much of a trauma?
When we go
camping, we usually place our border collie in a boarding kennel which gives him a holiday away from us too. He doesn't seem to mind and we "make up" for the absence when we return
On occasions we go
camping with our dog but specifically pick a suitable spot where both us and the dog will enjoy the experience.
I believe the desire of taking your dog with you will cause too much of a restriction on where you go on the Island.
Better off to book your "mutt" into a boarding kennel on the mainland, before you travel across.
Bill.
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