Dog On The Tucker Box
Dog On The Tucker Box
3.6
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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3.6
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Michael C
Melbourne, Australia35 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
The ownership of The Dog On The Tuckerbox shop & amenities has changed since my last review. The new owners have spent a lot of time creating a welcoming atmosphere with local produce and goods and are always friendly. I now always stop here and recommend them to anyone and please support them and the local businesses.
Written 29 January 2024
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FyingKiwi
Christchurch, New Zealand1,129 contributions
Dec 2022
Clearly a visitor trap in much the same way as the Mona Lisa is to visitors to the Louvre. Also like the Mona Lisa, it is a great deal smaller than might have otherwise been anticipated. It also draws considerable numbers of people, so photographic opportunities tend to be brief. Still, it derives from a doggerel poem with an interesting history, all of which aids in assisting its attraction.
Written 6 January 2023
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CodyMav
Gold Coast, Australia27,244 contributions
Dec 2019
Not really IN Gundagai, but quite a few km north along the Hume. The Dog On The Tucker Box sits patiently in a side road that has a cafe and service station, along with the local story.
If you are in the area, you really have to visit this one
If you are in the area, you really have to visit this one
Written 7 January 2020
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Gill808
Tasmania, Australia529 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
If the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council is seriously interested in promoting tourism in their region, then they ought to provide a public toilet facility at the Dog on the Tuckerbox. That would provide a fair chance of a clean, hygienic facility. As it is at present, we assume the toilets are provided by the private operators of the tourism shop. They are simply filthy, disgusting, and close to the worst we have ever been in. Not good enough!
We recommend that if you must visit the Dog on the Tuckerbox (it is really pretty tacky and missable), then at least avoid the toilets.
We recommend that if you must visit the Dog on the Tuckerbox (it is really pretty tacky and missable), then at least avoid the toilets.
Written 10 March 2024
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Kate D
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May 2021
I came to the cafe/giftshop here about two months ago and I paid for a few locally produced items (as I was trying to help support the locals) such as salad dressings, essential oils, lavender cream, (which when I opened it up I could tell the face cream, had been sitting there for a long time as the cream had gone crusty and weird on the top). After buying these things on a second whim I decided to go back and get a take out cappuccino (which was terrible as they burnt the coffee beans - amateur mistake). I didn't check the amount of the coffee after she punched in the figure on the machine, I just tapped my card, subconsciously trusting that all people are good and honest, (as what sort of world do we live in if we go around believing people are bad people or mistrusting everyone!). I should have, however, checked my account balance then and there or at least asked for a receipt (which I am now starting to do as a habit in case something like this happens again in the future)....When I got home a few days later and was looking through my online transactions, as it turns out, she had charged me $116.00 for a terrible take away coffee which I didn't even finish as it tasted like burnt toast!! I have been trying to dispute this with my bank, but she, apparently, is uncontactable and I stupidly didn't get a receipt, so all I have is my bank statement showing the purchase by credit card, which apparently is not enough proof of purchase! So, I am out $116.00 for the worst cup of coffee I've ever had. Heed my warning, do not go here! I was not impressed with the products she was selling - some of which had gone off a bit sitting there so long, and they were over priced for what they were (and could get cheaper elsewhere). and the coffee was terrible. I was trying to do the right thing and support local small businesses and was very kind to her and spent a lot of time chatting with her, and she goes ahead and rips me off. I am really disappointed with this place and my experience. I don't usually write scathing reviews, but I felt like I needed to warn people. Do yourself a favour, stop for the history (it is a must see and do), but avoid the cafe/giftshop!
Written 20 July 2021
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David M
Canberra, Australia36 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
This is only a review of Oliver's only, the food outlet, not the rest of the amenities at Dog on the Tucker box.
Half of the things on the menu were unavailable: rice, beans, beef patties and passionfruit. The Ladies toilet was closed and the Gents had no soap in the dispenser.
The whole place is going down the tubes and this franchise doesn't deserve Oliver's reputation for wholesome healthy food choices
Half of the things on the menu were unavailable: rice, beans, beef patties and passionfruit. The Ladies toilet was closed and the Gents had no soap in the dispenser.
The whole place is going down the tubes and this franchise doesn't deserve Oliver's reputation for wholesome healthy food choices
Written 5 December 2022
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Christian G
Wollongong, Australia161 contributions
Sept 2020
Whats a road trip past Gundagai without a stop to the Dog on the Tuckerbox, a quick visit inside the shop you will find alot of local produce including chocolates, crafts and honey. there is a few souvenirs re the Dog on the tuckerbox.
The cafe also does some great food, on the day I visited they had massive ANZAC biscuits, sooo yummy.
Now I must admit I always thought Gundagai was just the Dog on the Tuckerbox, from all the times I have travelled to Melbourne from a young age, i never in a million years realised there is a Gundagai township. Call into the town as well and take some time to look around, there are alot of historic buildings and you wont be disappointed. There is plenty of street parking and the locals are friendly.
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The cafe also does some great food, on the day I visited they had massive ANZAC biscuits, sooo yummy.
Now I must admit I always thought Gundagai was just the Dog on the Tuckerbox, from all the times I have travelled to Melbourne from a young age, i never in a million years realised there is a Gundagai township. Call into the town as well and take some time to look around, there are alot of historic buildings and you wont be disappointed. There is plenty of street parking and the locals are friendly.
Give me a helpfulvote if you liked this review. Thanks
Written 9 October 2020
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Rusty3350
Hamilton, Australia230 contributions
June 2021
Always stop at the "Dog" for a break.
.Not only a historic site in Australian folklore but the Best Egg ,cheese and bacon rolls on the Highway. The Coffee is superb, far better than that served at the corporate service centres.
The Cafe also sells a range of great local produce and handicraft.
And served quickly by friendly staff.
.Not only a historic site in Australian folklore but the Best Egg ,cheese and bacon rolls on the Highway. The Coffee is superb, far better than that served at the corporate service centres.
The Cafe also sells a range of great local produce and handicraft.
And served quickly by friendly staff.
Written 15 June 2021
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AndyJohn74
Sydney, Australia6,057 contributions
Mar 2021 • Solo
Another stop on the road trip. This icon of Australian culture is located just north of the town of Gundagai. There is a truck stop and restaurant next door. This is a life size statue of a dog, not something huge.
Written 5 March 2021
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Bo Silvo
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Whole place sticks like crap. No upgrades for far too long. Dangerous entry and exit to hy way. Pathetic effort really considering the amount of people stopping there.
Written 1 January 2023
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Im just wondering if its possible to stop in before the advertised opening hours of 9am?
We are driving from Wollongong to Melbourne and wanted to leave quite early but will pass through before 9am
Thanks
Written 26 December 2021
Hi,
The Tucker Box statue is outside and you can park there, no problem. Regarding the shop opening times you need to contact the owners.
Written 27 December 2021
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