Dingo Sanctuary Bargo - Bargo, New South Wales

Ellie R.

We had a great time at the Dingo Sanctuary, $40 for two entries & two dingo experiences is incredible value for money. We honestly wasn’t really sure what to expect but we learnt so much, got to see 28 purebred Dingoes up close & even had a personal encounter. All the staff were brill but a special shoutout to our tour guide Bob who made our experience, you can tell how much he loves his job & really cares for the Dingoes. Highly recommend!

Nerine C.

Located at 3105A Remembrance Driveway, Bargo, New South Wales, Australia 🇦🇺
This was a wonderful place to get up close to the iconic Dingo. It only cost $10.00 for entrance ($5.00 for children), but if you want a dingo encounter, it’s an extra $10 which I recommend. I did it and I couldn’t recommend enough. I had Nooka and it was wonderful to be able to pat it and my guide (Margaret) was kind enough to take photos of me and Nooka and even a video. She was very accommodating. It wasn’t a long encounter but I am still glad I did it. The guides were full of interesting information about the animals, they are very knowledgeable and passionate about the breed. We could ask questions also and they were more than happy to answer. We had Lisa, Sue and Margaret as our guides and they were wonderful. It was great that each area for the dingo’s had their names displayed and the guides were able to explain where each one came from and what kind of dingo they were ie Alpine, Desert or Tropical. The dingo’s on Fraser Island are Tropical. They explained each dingo’s history, it added a personal touch. I was fascinated to learn that dingo’s originally came from Papua New Guinea, they came across on the fishing boats, and descended from the Asian Wolf. I thought they originated from Australia 🇦🇺. There’s also no dingo’s in Tasmania apparently. It’s certainly not a full day experience but it was well worth the visit. The Sanctuary is a resgistered charity since 1976 and is dedicated to educating visitors about this iconic Australian 🇦🇺 animal. We were encouraged to interact with the dingo’s and it was really a great time overall. The animals are clearly well looked after and friendly and the volunteers certainly seem to love the dingo’s and their work. They clearly care about the dingo’s wellbeing. The Sanctuary itself is well maintained, it’s not a zoo so don’t come expecting to see a lot of animals. The focus is on the dingo’s and their upkeep. At the moment there’s 28 dingo’s at the Sanctuary but they can have up to 32 at any given time. The Sanctuary is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00am until 2.00pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. There’s no cafe but there is a small shop for souvenirs etc. There’s toilet 🚻 facilities near the gift shop and there’s ample parking 🅿️. I would definitely recommend visiting. Thumbs up 👍👍👍

Cruise D.

Lovely experience 🥰
Went here this weekend with a group of friends (10 of us total) and adored the tour. A brief 1 hour experience that was worth every minute. Have to say my favourite dingos were Benalla and Morilla. Morilla for her beautiful coat and Benalla for giving us all a vocal performance - howling when Morilla was taken for a walk without him 😂
Disappointed Tempi wasn't visible at the time 🙁

We got a personal encounter with Rangi, who was pleasantly timid, given the hot, sunny weather.

Looking forward to someday returning 🙂
$50 donation, thank you, guys 🧡

Anthony L.

Very interesting. Dispelled alot of false beliefs I had about Dingos. Even my teenage kids liked it.

Cheap and informative. Would recommend for the curious mind.

Maddy R.

Loved my visit to the Dingo Sanctuary! Well worth the drive from Wollongong. The guide Chloe was super informative - I wasn't expecting it to be so educational.

The entrance fee of $10 is very reasonable. I paid an extra $10 and got to do the dingo encounter, which I highly recommend. We got to meet one of the lovely dingoes and spend some time patting him and learning about him.

They have a variety of merchandise which you can buy. I gladly bought a few things as I am more than happy to give my money to people doing such good things for our wildlife.

One thing to note - you must book in advance.

Jef H.

This place is amazing. I wasn't expecting much because of some of the reviews. Someone said it was run down. Not at all! This is a sanctuary, not a zoo. All the animals seemed happy and well taken care of. Highly recommended.

Ashleigh M.

Really enjoyed our time at the Dingo Sanctuary. Booked entry online and was met at the gate by a lovely, knowledgeable volunteer who was able to answer our variety of questions. The kids loved the dingo encounter and spotting the dingos in their enclosures.

kat R.

Wonderful place run by wonderful people!
Learn about this often misunderstood animal from people who know and care for dingoes. This place along with other dingo sanctuaries is doing a great service in preserving purebred dingoes. A service that probably won't be fully appreciated for many years.
Oh, and you get to pat a dingo too! 😃😃