Camping with your dog

We'd like to know too. Aiming to go from SA to Q'land via WA & NT. All reference books and sites very welcome please.

cheers,
G

Hi Chris,

Don't know if you are aware or not, however, for what its worth.

Camping with dogs is permitted in NSW State Forests. Camping is also free.

There are some great spots within the State Forests. You may wish to Google and so get some ideas. Although we no longer have a canine pal we use the forests quite a bit.

If travelling country NSW the travelling stock reserves are another option we also utilise. Droving as it used to be is pretty well gone now with stock being moved by road transport.

As mentioned previously there are a couple of specific publications directed towards travelling canines, these list free spots and doggy friendly camping areas and caravan parks.

Happy travels to you and your dog.

Ian

Hi,
We,(dog,wife and self) have travelled for many years over much of this land.
" Camps,Australia Wide" is as good as any.
pete

The Camps Australia Wide book is a great one to get. It has maps and lists where you can and cant have a dog. Initially I thought it was a bit expensive but once I bit the bullet and bought it I wondered how we ever lived without it! I can see it being really useful next year when we head east to areas we arent familiar with.

Sue
Geraldton WA

Chris,
grab hold of a publication called "Holidaying with Dogs", it is excellent. You won't reget it. Use that alongside the Camps Aus 5 book, and you will have all you need.
regards,

Hi,
Travelling with your mate is one of the best things,but,BIG BUT,if you are new to the road there are many things to be aware of.
Your pets health and welfare are in your hands.
They can't read and you have to really be sure of the many problems that can appear, read all you can about the nasties that are about, baits,ticks and many others.
Saying that , we would not be without our constant companion,we call her
"AMERICAN EXPRESS", we never leave home without her.
Enjoy
pete

G'day Chris, ....

I happened to be in Aussie Disposals yesterday and was soooo close to buying a book they have there on the best places to camp with your dog.

I can't remember the name of the book...it's about an A4 size and cost is $32.

I know for a fact that the Frankston Aussie Disposals outlet has a copy as of yesterday (15th Dec).

Give them a call.... I'm sure they'll let you know what it's called.

Their number is (03) 9783 3321 and address is
24 Beach St Frankston VIC 3199


Cheers

Chris B

Hi,

Not sure if its the same book you saw in BCF, but I have a pretty good one called "Bush Camping with Dogs - A Guide to Dog Friendly Camping Areas in Australia". Got it from Angus and Robertson.

Dave

I have done two trips around the block with my best mate and have had little trouble finding places to camp or caravan parks. One caravan park I stopped at didn't say that dogs were or were not allowed, so I asked the operator of the park. He said dogs were ok as long as I didn't have any kids with me as he recond dogs cause less of a problem than kids.

Please..Please..Please..if you take you dpg camping ..be extra vigilant.
When dogs are in a new environment, the first thing they want to do is 'read the local news' (that is- have a good sniff around).
There can be fox/ rabbbit baits, snakes, excrement, and all sorts of nastys that they can 'find'. !! Especially when roadside or bush camping !!

i can strongly recommend bush camping with dogs. it has thousands of camp sites that are dog friendly, well worth the cash

Yes, we camped for 15 years with our dog (deceased this year) and found the book "camping with dogs" very good. Sometimes it is hard finding spots to camp with dogs, but the positives outweigh the negatives. As I say we did it for 15 years relatively successfully with the book.