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longest structure in the world, a single fence over more than 5000
kilometres in length. Originally built in
the 1890s to help control the enormous rabbit population
which
was devastating huge areas of inland and regional Australia, the Wild
Dog Fence was converted to a dingo fence in 1914. It stretches
from Nambour in the east to the Indian Ocean in the
west.
There are several locations where the fence is
visible to travellers; Cameron Corner, west of Tiboburra, Warri Gate to
the north of Tibooburra, and at various locations south of the Hawker
Gate Road. Driving adjacent to most sections of the fence is not
possible.
Access roads are for Wild Dog Board staff only.
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