Travelling the Kimberley with dogs

Hi Birgit, have just purchased your Destination Kimberley book and I must say that I'm impressed. I plan a trip there towards end of August and would like your advice on just one thing: travelling the Kimberley with a dog.

I will be travelling by myself, photography being my main interest, and plan on staying away from the popular/populated van parks etc., and spend more time in isolated areas.

I plan on taking my dog with me. As I'm sure all owners would say, she is a well behaved dog, lives with wildlife around my place and never wanders far from me.

Apart from the obvious places where dogs are not permitted (and I don't plan to go there) do you think that she could be a hindrance????

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by: Birgit

Thanks for your purchase and for the kind words. Much appreciated.

Well, if you will experience your dog as a hindrance depends very much on you!

Friends just visited me on their way through and they are travelling with two dogs. They met others on the road who were travelling with three. They hadn't had any problems at all.

Sure, it is easier to find accommodation without dogs. Yes, they are a hindrance as in that they stop you from going into national parks and that many campsites will not allow dogs. But it's up to you to judge or predict how much that will bother you.

This question has already been brought up a couple of times with regard to the Gibb River Road:

Travelling through the Gibb River Road area with dogs

Taking dogs along the Gibb River Road

Drysdale River Station is a great place (but get in touch with them first if you want to stay there), Kalumburu is also not a problem. As for all the private stations, you'd have to get in touch with them and ask. None of them will publicly declare that dogs are welcome, but if you ask nicely and find the right words they may give their ok. And that means only the national parks and conservation reserves are off limits.

Everybody experiences it differently. I have a dog myself (very well behaved, of course ;-) ) and I would not want to travel with her. Others can not imagine travelling without theirs...

If you always or often travel with your dog then there is no reason not to this time. (Just watch those crocs!)

All the best,
B.

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Thanks for your purchase and for the kind words. Much appreciated. Well, if you will experience your dog as a hindrance depends very much on you! Friends just visited me on their way through and they are travelling with two dogs. They met others on the road who were travelling with three. They hadn't had any problems at all. Sure, it is easier to find accommodation without dogs. Yes, they are a hindrance as in that they stop you from going into national parks and that many campsites will not allow dogs. But it's up to you to judge or predict how much that will bother you. This question has already been brought up a couple of times with regard to the Gibb River Road: <a href="http://www.kimberleyaustralia.com/travelling-through-the-gibb-river-road-area-with-dogs.html">Travelling through the Gibb River Road area with dogs</a> <a href="http://www.kimberleyaustralia.com/taking-dogs-along-gibb-river-road.html">Taking dogs along the Gibb River Road</a> Drysdale River Station is a great place (but get in touch with them first if you want to stay there), Kalumburu is also not a problem. As for all the private stations, you'd have to get in touch with them and ask. None of them will publicly declare that dogs are welcome, but if you ask nicely and find the right words they may give their ok. And that means only the national parks and conservation reserves are off limits. Everybody experiences it differently. I have a dog myself (very well behaved, of course ;-) ) and I would not want to travel with her. Others can not imagine travelling without theirs... If you always or often travel with your dog then there is no reason not to this time. (Just watch those crocs!) All the best, B.

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by: Pilgrim

If you can travel without dogs, do so. The restrictions are many. Can't get into any caravan park in Broome. Can't take your animal into any National park or any beach. The discrimination against dogs is huge and if you can do so, leave your furry family at home.

Travelling with Dogs
by: Jules

If you think you would be equally miserable without your dog as they would be without you, then take them.

You will need to be a little more organised so you know where you can stay with dogs and as B says, it will restrict you sometimes.

BUT there are just as many places you can you with your dog, as those you can't, so when visiting a new region do what you can with the time you have and you will be fine.

Cheers, Jules