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Can I Bring My Dog?
Of course. It will prevent you from spending any time camping
in National Parks and they will have to stay tied up while in
campgrounds. It won’t prevent you from doing the OTT,
however, you won’t be able to camp at Eliot Creek. Some of the
stations lay baits so keep an eye out for the signs when letting
your dog out for a pit stop – see page 155.
Alcohol Restrictions
Most communities on Cape York have some sort of alcohol
restriction, these can be found at
https://www.qld.gov.au/firstnations/community-alcohol-restricti
ons/remote-discrete-communities/northern-peninsula-area

Going to the Toilet in the Bush?
You’re going to need a shovel. Dig yourself a deep hole and
then after doing whatever you’ve ‘gotta’ do, burn your toilet
paper, and ladies, learn to ‘drip dry’ - it’s not that bad.

MAPP Gas (available at your local hardware store) is great for
nuking toilet paper - there is nothing nastier than pulling up to
camp only to find you’re surrounded by other’s ‘leftovers’ - and
is terrific for lighting your mandatory campfire particularly when
it’s a bit damp.

Portaloos are becoming more user-friendly - an option to
consider.

Waste Dump Points
North of Cairns/Mareeba, there are 5 nominated dump points
Cooktown: Corner of Mulligan Highway & Hope St
Coen: On the eastern side of the PDR, just past the centre of
town
Weipa: Beside the Weipa Caravan and Camping Ground on
Kerr Point Drive
Seisia: Owned by Seisia Holiday Park. Free for guests and a
$5.00 donation to the NPA State School for non-guests
Bamaga: Airport Rd – Halfway between Traders and BP
Bamaga you’ll spot the dump point