Camping with a dog from Perth to Emerald?

Correction - as it will be a little difficult to head East from Rockhampton to Emerald we have decided to head West!!!!

Make sure you do your research about ticks and the best preventative treatment for the dog. The coastal scrub ticks are very common along the eastern Vic coast and NSW coast. Can be deadly for dogs.

We have always travelled with our dog. You will be limited in dog friendly camps along parts of the east coast - especially in tourist traps like the Gold Coast and you will not be able to take your dog into National parks anywhere or on many beaches. However we have always been able to find a good camp spot or CP that we and ouir dog have enjoyed. Camps 5 includes dog friendly in its information about places it lists.
Be very careful of ticks along the east coast. Also be very careful not to let your dog run off leash in pastoral country where dog baits are laid. Crows and animals may drop these quite a distance from where the signs suggest! This is an issue across the Eyre Highway and in western Qld particularly. These baits kill dogs horribly!Check local knowledge of baited areas.
Remember that dogs can dehydrate quickly and you will need to stop and encourage your dog to drink quite frequently and give him at least a short walk. (Think travelling with a toddler!) OUr dog is now a very good traveller but we don't drive more than 400ks a day if we can help it!
Have a great trip. Lynne

I second the above cautions on ticks.

A number of vets in the south-east corner of Queensland have reported a significant uptick (pun intended) in the number of pets they are dealing with, which have been bitten by ticks. They put it down to the exceptionally wet weather we have been experiencing.

Travel safely, and keep your pooch well.

cheers
John

Hi Matt and Gloria
Not sure if you mean to travel along the coast eastwards from Esperance. We travelled that route last May and were glad we didn't have our camper trailer with us. We've towed it almost everywhere, but not there. The frequently very narrow, tree-lined track through Nuytsland Nature Reserve twists and turns continually so that towing a trailer would be almost impossible in places.

Would suggest that even your small trailer might cause some problems there.
Have a good trip.
Megan

Have a great trip, I am definantly jealous! We are from Gladstone (An hour south of Rockhampton for those non locals) - living in Kalgoorlie WA.

WA - There is a really nice place near esperance that accepts dogs - Its called Alexander Bay (about 70km east of Esperance WA). Turn off near Coolingup and head south to the beach. Get a local map at the Coonlingup Pub.

NSW - Apparently the Menidee Lakes (south of Broken Hill) is a nice spot - not too sure about dogs.

While you're in Broken Hill - go out to Silverton, nice day trip, save time for the pub and the art galleries - even if you're not into art.

QLD - Inskip Point or Coolooa Coast (Rainbow Beach) (About 3 hrs north of Brisbane) is really nice and takes dogs. It is right on the beach and if you have the time, take a day trip over to Fraser Island (The dog is not allowed on Fraser but we left our dogs at camp for the day).

QLD - Agnes Waters / 1770 - Between Bundaberg and Gladstone.

QLD - Cania Gorge -is inland from Biloela - in case you decide to take the inland Hwy from Brisbane to Emerald. The first caravan park takes dogs.

QLD - If you end up late afternoon and have not reached Rockhampton - camp at Calliope River (approx 125km south of Rocky). Turn into the Calliope Historical Village down to the river. If that side is too full, the bridge is now closed but you can get to the other side but going back about 3km back and turn right (its not well signposted but should say Old Bruce Hwy or River Ranch Estate from memory) (i never took too much notice sorry - i used to live at Calliope and just knew where to turn) and follow that the whole way down and it will put you on the lower side of the river. Can have dogs, and you can fish.

And one for when you have time after you've finished moving, Red Rock or / and 5 Rocks near Yeppoon / Byfield.