North Coast

NRMA South West Rocks Holiday Resorts

Location: South West Rocks

Pet policy: Keep dogs on leash, clean up after dogs, ensure vaccinations are up to date.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Cabins, powered and unpowered sites.

Things to do: NRMA South West Rocks Holiday Resorts is a tranquil paradise for pets and their people. The holiday park is a short walk to town and its many pet-friendly eateries like the Heritage Beachside Café and Riverside Tavern. Dogs are also welcome on Trial Bay Beach and Back Beach, and the Back Beach Circuit, South West Rocks River Walk and Bushland Loop are lovely waterside walking trails.

Note: NRMA Foster Tuncurry Holiday Park, NRMA Darlington Beach Holiday Park, NRMA Stockton Beach Holiday Park, NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort and NRMA Port Macquarie Breakwall Holiday Park are also pet friendly.

NRMA South West Rocks Holiday Resort, South West Rocks - Credit: BIG4 Sunshine South West Rocks

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Big4 Saltwater Yamba Holiday Park

Location: Yamba

Pet policy: Additional fee per dog; maximum two dogs; dogs cannot be left unsupervised; keep dogs on leash; dogs not allowed at pool, jumping pillow, waterpark or camp kitchens.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Campsites and cabins, off-leash agility park with ramps and tunnels, dedicated coin-operated pup wash and laundry area and designated dog-friendly areas throughout park.

Things to do: If you and your furry friend are keen to explore the area around Big4 Saltwater Yamba Holiday Park, head to the gorgeous stretch of sand at the southern end of Pippi Beach for off-leash fun. Whiting Beach also welcomes pets on leash. Walk to Yamba Lighthouse with its surrounding park perfect for picnics and, between May and November, to watch whales migrating. Hop on a ferry (dogs are allowed on-leash) across the Clarence River for a day trip to Iluka. In town, the pet-friendly Wobbly Chook Brewing offers a great craft beer and all-day menu.

Note: Eleven Big4 and 14 partner Parks on the North Coast are pet-friendly, including Big4 Colonial Holiday Park, Big4 Happy Hallidays Holiday Park, Big4 Ingenia Holidays Soldiers Point, Big4 River Myall Holiday Resort and Big4 Tasman Holiday Parks – Nambucca Heads.

BIG4 Saltwater Yamba Holiday Park, Palmers Island - Credit: BIG4 Saltwater Yamba Holiday Park

Reflections Holiday Parks Lennox Head

Location: Lennox Head

Pet policy: Maximum of two dogs, keep dogs on leash, dogs not allowed at shared guest facilities.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Cabins, tiny homes, and powered and unpowered sites; enclosed dog run.

Things to do: At Reflections Holiday Parks Lennox Head you’re just footsteps from the sand. There are plenty of off-leash areas nearby, like Seven Mile Beach, Bicentennial Gardens in Ballina or hit the agility park at Alstonville Dog Park. Hike the 30-minute track to Pat Morton Lookout to see humpbacks breeching during migration season or seasoned walkers can continue on the Coastal Recreation path for the 11.5km trip to Ballina.

Note: Reflections Holidays Parks allow up to two dogs per booking at 30 parks across NSW including locations such as Lennox Head, Ballina, Evans Head, Mylestom, Jimmys Beach and Bonny Hills.

Reflections Bonny Hills - Holiday Park, Bonny Hills - Credit: Reflections Bonny Hills - Holiday Park

Ingenia Holidays South West Rocks

Location: South West Rocks

Pet policy: Keep dogs on leash, dogs must be supervised, dogs not allowed in communal areas, BYO pet bedding. Contact the park before booking as blackout dates are implemented throughout the year.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Cabins, powered and unpowered sites.

Things to do: Located right by the sleepy South West Rocks Creek, Ingenia Holiday South West Rocks is a lovely spot to set up camp before heading to the creek for a spot of fishing. For lunch or coffee, try Malt & Honey Cafe with its pet-friendly outdoor seating.

Note: Ingenia Holiday Parks has 21 pet-friendly holiday parks across NSW, including Ingenia Holidays Bermagui, Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay and Ingenia Holidays Merry Beach.

Ingenia Holidays, South West Rocks - Credit: Ingenia Holidays South West Rocks

Diamond Waters Caravan Park

Location: Port Macquarie

Pet policy: Pets must be checked by management upon arrival, keep dogs on leash, dogs must be supervised, dogs not allowed in communal areas, no cats.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Cabins, powered and unpowered sites, off-leash fenced area for dogs to play.

Things to do: Near Diamond Waters Caravan Park, dog-friendly beaches for long walks or playing in the surf, rivers and lakes, and forest trails abound. The park is a short walk to Dunbogan Beach which offers leash and off-leash areas. Head 25 minutes inland for a walk in Burrawan State Forest where you can see Old Bottlebutt, which at over 200 years old is the largest Red Bloodwood tree in the Southern Hemisphere. The vibrant Laurietown Riverwalk Markets brings together the community on the third Sunday of every month and welcomes pets.

Diamond Waters Caravan Park, Dunbogan - Credit: Jeremy Rodgers

Central Coast

NRMA Toowoon Bay Holiday Park

Location: Toowoon Bay

Pet policy: Dogs must be registered at check-in, keep dogs on leash, dogs not allowed into communal areas or unsupervised in tents or caravans.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Ensuite and powered sites.

Things to do: Beachfront Toowoon Bay Holiday Park welcomes dogs in its camping sites and is ideally located next to the dog-friendly North Shelly Beach where sheltered waters and the gently graduated shore make it the perfect spot for wading and ball-chasing. A five-minute drive from camp is Bayview Dog Park where there’s a grassy field for long games of fetch and a stunning beach with shallow water.

NRMA Toowoon Bay Holiday Park, Toowoon Bay - Credit: Central Coast Council

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Two Shores Holiday Village

Location: The Entrance

Pet policy: Maximum of two pets; dogs must be desexed, fully vaccinated and registered; pets must not be left unsupervised; pets not allowed in camp kitchen, amenities or pool.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Campsites and selected cabins are pet-friendly – contact the park before booking.

Things to do: Two Shores Holiday Village is on the shores of sparkling Tuggerah Lake on the Central Coast, which is one of the most welcoming places a beach-loving hound could visit. Just 20 minutes away at North Avoca Beach and Terrigal, pets can prance on the sand. Swap sand for bush to head into Strickland State Forest for a leafy adventure in the rainforest. On the third Saturday of every month, pick up fresh produce at The Entrance Market.

Two Shores Holiday Village, The Entrance North - Credit: Two Shores Holiday Village

South Coast

Reflections Bermagui

Location: Bermagui

Pet policy: Maximum of two dogs, dogs must be on leash, dogs not allowed in communal areas.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Pet-friendly campsites and selected tiny homes, dog wash.

Things to do: Reflections Bermagui is a dog-friendly park at the centre of stunning Bermagui. Have a session of fetch on the sand at Beares Beach which is a fully off-leash beach. Headland Reserve has a grassy area bordered by sea cliffs where dogs can also roam free. There are no dogs allowed at the unmissable Bermagui Blue Pool, so you might have to take your swims in shifts. After a long day in the sun, bring your pup to Camel Rock Brewhouse for a tasting flight of ales and a rack of ribs.

Reflections Bermagui, Bermagui - Credit: Dom Cherry Creative | Reflections Holiday Parks

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NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort

Location: Merimbula

Pet policy: Keep dogs on leash, clean up after dogs, ensure vaccinations are up to date.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Ensuite, powered and unpowered sites.

Things to do: With multi-million dollar views, direct beach access and schmick new facilities, it’s hard to believe NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort is a holiday park. Footsteps from your campsite stretch the sandy shores of Merimbula Main Beach, with an off-leash section perfect for chases and playing fetch. Fancy walkies? Take a stroll on the Merimbula Boardwalk that follows the northern edge of Merimbula Lake, then grab a plate of oysters and a glass of wine in the dog-friendly, al fresco Oyster Bar at Wheeler’s Seafood Restaurant.

Note: NRMA Bateman’s Bay Holiday Resort also welcomes dogs, cats or birds.

NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort, Merimbula - Credit: NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort

Ingenia Holidays Eden Beachfront

Location: Eden

Pet policy: Maximum one pet per booking, pets must be council-registered and checked in on arrival, pets cannot be left unsupervised, keep pets on leash.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Two-bedroom Creekfront Cabin, and powered and unpowered campsites.

Things to do: The only thing standing between Ingenia Holidays Eden Beachfront and the calm, aqua depths of Legges Beach is a bit of grass dotted with trees. Fish off the pier, take in the sailboats or hop in for a swim at sheltered Quarantine Bay.

Ingenia Holidays Eden Beachfront, Eden - Credit: Ingenia Holidays Eden Beachfront

Country NSW

Big4 Ingenia Holidays Wagga Wagga

Location: Wagga Wagga

Pet policy: Maximum one pet per booking, pets must be council-registered and checked in on arrival, pets cannot be left unsupervised, keep pets on leash.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Two-bedroom family cabin; one-bedroom cabin; ensuite, powered and unpowered campsites.

Things to do: From Big4 Ingenia Holidays Wagga Wagga take your pooch on a tour of the immaculately manicured Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens or try something a bit less structured: Wiradjuri Reserve, a dog beach that backs onto the Murrumbidgee River. Take your pup for a swim and if they’re still feeling energised head to the O’Halloran Park Agility Track to run through tunnels and over ramps.

Big4 Ingenia Holidays Wagga Wagga, East Wagga Wagga - Credit: Ingenia Communities

NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park

Location: Bathurst

Pet policy: Keep dogs on leash, clean up after dogs, ensure vaccinations are up to date.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Pet-friendly cabins; ensuite, powered and unpowered campsites.

Things to do: While furry guests at NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park aren’t allowed to attend Bathurst’s famous races at Mount Panorama/Wahluu, dogs are welcome on non-race days to walk the boardwalk loop at McPhillamy Park. Leave one person to relax in the cabin with the dog while you try out the mini golf, outdoor cinema and waterslides at the pool. Or head out as a family to sit in the courtyard at The Victoria Hotel.

NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park also welcomes dogs and is close to dog-friendly parks and the Dubbo Farmers Markets.

NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park, Bathurst - Credit: NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park

Snowy Mountains

NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park

Location: Jindabyne

Pet policy: Keep dogs on leash, clean up after dogs, ensure vaccinations are up to date.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Powered and unpowered campsites.

Things to do: Close to the famous ski-runs at Thredbo and Perisher, the area surrounding NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park is full of pet-friendly fun. Take a scenic walk on the shores of Lake Jindabyne, pausing at the off-leash exercise area for some top-speed running. Or bring your fishing rod to fish on the lake. Visit in the winter and you might get the chance to play in the snow with your pup.

NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park, Jindabyne - Credit: NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park

Buckenderra Holiday Village

Location: Snowy Mountains

Pet policy: Pets must be declared at booking and approved by management, keep dogs on leash, pets canot be left unsupervised, pets not allowed in communal areas.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Pet-friendly cabins and campsites.

Things to do: Buckenderra Holiday Village is situated on a 40-hectare property along the shores of Lake Eucumbene. The unique, grassy landscape stretches as far as the eye can see with endless opportunities for long walks. The lake is a great spot for anglers keen to catch a trout or go fly-fishing. Most hire boats don’t allow pets, but you can fish with your furry friend from the shore.

Buckenderra Holiday Village, Buckenderra - Credit: Buckenderra Holiday Village

Outback NSW

Big4 Opal Holiday Park

Location: Lightning Ridge

Pet policy: Keep dogs on leash; pick up droppings; keep site clean and free of dog’s bones; pets not allowed in the pool, laundry, amenities, camp kitchen or barbecue areas; pet towels and blankets cannot be washed in park laundry facilities.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Pet-friendly cabins and campsites, doggy daycare.

Things to do: During the day, drop your pooch Big4 Opal Holiday Park’s doggy daycare and head to the artesian bore baths across from the park or the explore the incredible opal history of the town on a tour with Outback Opal Tours. Or bring your pup along for lunch at the Gourmet Gecko, where the outdoor dining area welcomes pets. In the evening, Lightning Ridge’s dark night skies and broad horizons make it an unforgettable spot for seeing the Milky Way stretch as far as the eye can see.

Big4 Opal Holiday Park, Lightning Ridge - Credit: BIG4 Opal Holiday Park

Riverwood Downs

Location: Barrington Tops

Pet policy: Dogs must be under control on or off lead, dogs must be inside or restrained at night.

Pooch-friendly facilities: Camping area, bunkhouse, cabins, river cottage and select boutique rooms, restaurant and al fresco dining with the Tail-Wagging Pet Menu featuring gourmet meals and treats.

Things to do: Pup paradise Riverwood Downs is located on a 300-hectare property on the banks of the Karuah River. Well-behaved dogs are allowed anywhere on or off lead and will love the wide-open expanses of meadow, mountain bushwalks and bracing river swims.