Elliott-Family Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi We love camping in England ( Mad we know ) and are really looking forward to camping in Oz, however i have had a quick scout round on internet and have found most sites ban dogs, am i looking in the wrong places or is the case? Dont reallly know what we will do for hols if this is the case as we were really looking forward to lots of week ends away in the tent in the sunshine (for a change) Would love to know of your experiences good or bad :biggrin: many thanks Claire x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest t'n'g Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi there, try googling pet friendly accommodation in victoria, there is aplce near Toora,Vic which has sites fenced in for your caravan/tent and area for the dogs. There are also leash free areas within the camp site, the site waS purposly made for dogs i think they have agility courses and even a pet hotel if you want to go out without the dogs. So i would have a look at that, i have never been there nearly booked but they were full but have friends that have been there before and said it was great. Hope this helps. Trisha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi Get a book called Camps Australia Wide. Our copy is #4. We got ours from the bookshop slightly cheaper but you can order it from www.campsaustraliawide.com it is quite pricey but has all the camps that the writers have been to throughout Australia and it says wether dogs are allowed as well. You can update the info via the web site once you have purchased it so if any changes occur ie. they stop letting dogs in, then you can check before you go. Happy camping!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Hi Claire There are lots of dog friendly camp sites in Victoria, here are a few: http://www.bestfriend.net.au Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve 90 Great Ocean Road 5237 6577 Great Ocean Road http://www.marengopark.com.au Shepparton - http://www.viclakeholidaypark.com.au Bright - http://www.pinevall.com.au Lake Eildon - http://www.bluegums.com.au Wangaratta - http://www.wangarattacaravanpark.com.au Horsham - (03) 5381 1222 - email horshampark@telstra.com Cape Conran - Main Page Conran Cabins and Camping If you have any where in particular in mind let me know and I will find out if there is a pet friendly one there. Kate:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guruju Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Hi We use a book that covers the whole of Australia called "Bush camping with Dogs" - it states it "Features more than 1100 campsites nationally, over 500 parks, reserves and forests, location maps for each state, full table of facilities and activities plus detailed maps, photos and information. Ideal for travellers with a 4WD, car and tent, caravan, motorhome or camper trailer." Explore Oz is another good site for travel information and a forum. Here's the link to the book on explore oz site. Books - Bush Camping with Dogs @ ExplorOz Cheers Julia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott-Family Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Hi ClaireThere are lots of dog friendly camp sites in Victoria, here are a few: http://www.bestfriend.net.au Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve 90 Great Ocean Road 5237 6577 Great Ocean Road http://www.marengopark.com.au Shepparton - http://www.viclakeholidaypark.com.au Bright - http://www.pinevall.com.au Lake Eildon - http://www.bluegums.com.au Wangaratta - http://www.wangarattacaravanpark.com.au Horsham - (03) 5381 1222 - email horshampark@telstra.com Cape Conran - Main Page Conran Cabins and Camping If you have any where in particular in mind let me know and I will find out if there is a pet friendly one there. Kate:wubclub: Hiya Thank you for the info, we'll definately look into those I think we had in mind to be a hour or so away from Melbourne but near the coast, our son wants to surf and the dogs love being on the beach. when we look on the maps its really hard to get into perspective the distances involved Claire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 The Great Ocean Road would be great but it is around 3 hours from Melbourne depending on where abouts you stay. Philip Island would be a lovely place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest t'n'g Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 hiya point leo beach on the Mornington Peninsula is about 1 hour away from city and is a good surfing beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott-Family Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 hiya point leo beach on the Mornington Peninsula is about 1 hour away from city and is a good surfing beach thanks for the info, have just looked on line but unfortunatley dogs are nor allowed at this site - shame claire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 ive took my wife camping in Oz quite a few times now and most sites have let her on as long as i keep her on a lead..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TA01085 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Good Job your not moving to Queensland, there are hardly any places you can take a dog here. Most camp sites are in National Parks and dogs are banned even on a lead, apparently they scare the wild life. Funny how taking a dog into National parks in the UK does not seem to be a problem disturbing the wildlife !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog friendly Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Hi Claire Had a wonderful camping stay in Eagle point Victoria on my recent trip very dog friendly and nice big lake to walk the pooch around. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Friends with 3 dogs could only find one place that would allow dogs. It's Paradise Valley near Heyfield. http://www.heyfield.net/pages/paradise/paradise.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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