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Chapter 13





                Cape York with Your Dog







           A question asked many times and usually answered by an
           opinion is ‘Should I Bring My Dog?’ So, let’s look at the facts:

               ●   Many travellers take their dog/s everywhere they go –
                   Explore Cape York is one of them

               ●   You will not be able to camp in a National Park, dogs are
                   prohibited

               ●   Some cattle properties lay baits, however, if this is the
                   case it will be well signed

               ●   Rangers are generally ok with your dog being in your
                   vehicle or dog crate while you visit Fruit Bat Falls, Eliot
                   and Twin Falls but this may not always be the case


               ●   Cape York is considered to be Paralysis Tick free from
                   Cooktown north, however, it’s a good idea to check your
                   dog for ticks on a daily basis



               ●   Vets are not permanently based at any of the towns or
                   communities on the Cape, for example, the NPA is
                   visited by a vet approximately every three months,
                   Weipa   more   often. The nearest permanent vet is
                   Mareeba
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