What are some thoughts about taking your dog out to the Uluru area?
Has anyone done it? If so any advice on places to stay that are pet friendly that are close to the Rock?
Gerty Dancer said
09:28 PM Mar 2, 2014
If you stay at Mt Connor or Curtin springs you would have to leave the dog there for most of the day while you drive to Uluru and Kata Juta, look around, and drive back again. There has been a dog whimpering and crying for several hours in the caravan park where we are at present, he is "home alone", its upsetting to hear.
jenr said
11:53 PM Mar 2, 2014
Oh no I hope they are home now I would never leave my girl on her own like that :(
Spook said
07:03 AM Mar 6, 2014
Gerty Dancer wrote:
If you stay at Mt Connor or Curtin springs you would have to leave the dog there for most of the day while you drive to Uluru and Kata Juta, look around, and drive back again. There has been a dog whimpering and crying for several hours in the caravan park where we are at present, he is "home alone", its upsetting to hear.
I abhor people who do that sort of thing to their little mates. Sorry if this upsets anyone but most dogs are better people than most people and they deserve to be looked after.
jenr said
08:22 AM Mar 6, 2014
I agree Spook I see that the Ayers Rock Resort has a camping ground that allows pets? Wonder how far it is from the actual rock?
mongrel said
09:33 AM Mar 6, 2014
Mr google says 24.7ks....36mins...Hope this helps Jenny...
PS..well worth the trip along with Kings Canyon...Unfortunately ,don't know the pet status for the canyon.......Alan...
BruDi said
05:08 PM Mar 6, 2014
jenr,
The campground at Ayers Rock/Uluru allows dogs, but you won't be able to take it to the Rock itself or to The Olgas.
Di
jenr said
09:33 AM Mar 7, 2014
Thank you for your replies most helpful :)
msg said
11:20 AM Mar 7, 2014
I took my dog with me when I went. Figured that even if I couldn't go in I would still be able to see it. No way. No pay and go in gate then no see. Don't even bother.
jenr said
03:30 PM Mar 7, 2014
So you couldnt see the rock unless you went and paid Mel and Molly? Its a big rock cant you see it without doing the tourist thing?
msg said
04:36 PM Mar 7, 2014
No. Only a vague look. Its all blocked off with the resort buildings and that's the closest you can get. If I ever get that way again I'll hide Molly in the van. Sick to death of not seeing anything. 600ks for nothing thank you very much.
Spook said
08:17 PM Mar 7, 2014
Hehe...I used to enjoy sticking it up the gate people back in '09 when I had a staff pass for Ngaanyatjarra Council and could pass through their checkpoint AND their stupid National Park with impunity and without paying a cent. They really didn't like letting me through with three dogs in the vehicle either. Ripoff Rock was on the way to my place of employment a further 450 (odd) kms down the track.
-- Edited by Spook on Saturday 8th of March 2014 06:45:20 PM
jenr said
09:12 PM Mar 7, 2014
Maybe I should keep the memory of visiting the rock 35 years ago it was a lot quieter then ;)
Linzeelou said
03:42 PM Mar 28, 2014
I am going to the rock myself with two dogs. A friend told me that you can stay at Ayers rock caravan park and if you talk to people that have dogs you may be able to do a swap, I'll mind yours for a day and then you mind mine. I am going with a friend, so if we have to, we will do a day each and one of us will mind the fur babies. Apparently you have to be very careful of dingos and not leave your dog unattended after dark, especially a little dog. They used to have dog minding at the park but something happened and they no longer do it.
judith said
09:18 PM Mar 29, 2014
you so called dog lovers amaze me --you have been told about the caravan parks and their rules... and then someone tells you about dingos but you still take the poor dogs there,,,wake up people
Kooroorinya Kelpie said
06:59 PM Mar 30, 2014
So Judith what's your beef with Dingos considering your knowledge on dogs in general equates to the annual snowfall in Darwin. If I owned a dog which whined as often as you do I'd be off to the vet quick smart as continuous whining and snapping at imaginary things is a sure sign of a serious malady. And NO I won't share my bikkies with you.
pawsoz said
05:24 PM Apr 2, 2014
The caravan park at the resort allows dogs, the dingo's have been at Ayres Rock Resort for many many years, whilst I would not take a dog there in a tent in the motorhome would not worry me too much, are you also suggesting that people in Metropolitan Darwin not have dogs?...I ask because at certain times of the year there are dingo's wandering around the suburbs, one soon realises this and acts responsibly and accordingly...
Reciprical dog sitting is a great and works well I have found.
Annie
Wandering Whitfields said
06:14 PM Apr 2, 2014
We took our dog to the caravan park and resort there and the dog was welcome.
Three dogs said
07:01 PM May 4, 2014
We will be there sometime next year, and we will be travelling with 3 medium sized dogs, if my husband and I have to take it in turns to see things we will, but I do like the idea of babysitting. My dogs will be contained in a crate at night in our annexe or in the camper trailer with us. This forum is so helpful for raw recruits planning their trip of a lifetime.
pawsoz said
02:34 PM May 6, 2014
I would suggest that the dogs are housed in the crate inside your camper trailer rather than in an annexed just for that extra safety.
Annie
MaryJane said
06:51 PM May 13, 2014
A little late in reply. There are specific muzzles for,dogs re 1080. They can drink through the muzzles but not pick up food. My dogs don't like it, but I reward them and tell them how great they are!!! You can be miles from a baiting area, and birds will spread the bait.
My preference is to muzzle them when in doubt.
They do adapt to it, and better than the consequences.
MJ
Red Dog said
11:17 AM Jun 23, 2014
All working dog muzzles allow dogs to drink but not eat But some are far to heavy for your average dog
My dog has worn a muzzle since being a pup and gets quite excited when I put it on him as he knows
What are some thoughts about taking your dog out to the Uluru area?
Has anyone done it? If so any advice on places to stay that are pet friendly that are close to the Rock?
I abhor people who do that sort of thing to their little mates. Sorry if this upsets anyone but most dogs are better people than most people and they deserve to be looked after.
PS..well worth the trip along with Kings Canyon...Unfortunately ,don't know the pet status for the canyon.......Alan...
The campground at Ayers Rock/Uluru allows dogs, but you won't be able to take it to the Rock itself or to The Olgas.
Di
Hehe...I used to enjoy sticking it up the gate people back in '09 when I had a staff pass for Ngaanyatjarra Council and could pass through their checkpoint AND their stupid National Park with impunity and without paying a cent. They really didn't like letting me through with three dogs in the vehicle either. Ripoff Rock was on the way to my place of employment a further 450 (odd) kms down the track.
-- Edited by Spook on Saturday 8th of March 2014 06:45:20 PM
you so called dog lovers amaze me --you have been told about the caravan parks and their rules... and then someone tells you about dingos but you still take the poor dogs there,,,wake up people
Reciprical dog sitting is a great and works well I have found.
Annie
We took our dog to the caravan park and resort there and the dog was welcome.
Annie
My preference is to muzzle them when in doubt.
They do adapt to it, and better than the consequences.
MJ
All working dog muzzles allow dogs to drink but not eat But some are far to heavy for your average dog
My dog has worn a muzzle since being a pup and gets quite excited when I put it on him as he knows
hes going out.