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Wild bushwalk with dog

Postby ronbo » Wed 01 Nov, 2023 3:42 pm

I’m hoping someone can help me with first hand experience. I am looking to take our vizsla to Tasmania in a few months. Ideally I’d like to go on a multi-day bushwalk with her, preferably with no facilities and walk only access. Backpack, tent, etc. I know she’s not allowed in National Parks and I know there are a few conservation areas where she will be allowed. However, I’m looking for an extended hike somewhere if possible. Anyone have any specific ideas? Thanks.
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Re: Wild bushwalk with dog

Postby headwerkn » Thu 02 Nov, 2023 8:20 am

Generally speaking most of the Conservation Areas and Regional Reserves are off-limits to dogs/cats/domestic pets for the same good reasons as they are for National Parks. The exceptions to that rule are listed here: https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-pa ... s-in-parks - sounds like you've already checked it out though ;-)

Certainly, none of the 'usual' multiday walking routes qualify.

You could probably string together a good multiday coastal route in either the Arthur-Pieman or Waterhouse Conservation Areas. Though I'd question the appropriateness of taking a dog through beaches/dunes and potential seabird breeding areas, even if it isn't specifically against the rules.
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Re: Wild bushwalk with dog

Postby DaveTas » Fri 03 Nov, 2023 8:51 am

You can take dogs through the whole Central Plateau Conservation Area. It’s a massive area but you need good navigational skills.
You have to ring the local field centre and get a permit though.
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Re: Wild bushwalk with dog

Postby lefroy » Fri 03 Nov, 2023 4:11 pm

Kingston Beach would be a spectacular place to walk a dog! Even link it up with Blackmans Bay
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Re: Wild bushwalk with dog

Postby grunter » Sat 04 Nov, 2023 9:31 am

Erin from Facebook Bushtrek and Adventures has just posted 40 dog friendly walks. This may help?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/5811929 ... tid=rMsLIU.
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Re: Wild bushwalk with dog

Postby north-north-west » Sat 04 Nov, 2023 11:52 am

NorthEast Highlands Trail, or parts thereof, might suit. Discussion and some route detail here: https://bushwalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=9769
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