Planning a family holiday? Consider taking Rover along too. There are a number of caravan parks in South Australia that offer accommodation for pets. Forget the added expense of boarding kennel fees or organising a neighbour to feed pets, take them away too and let them explore a world that they are unaware exists.
Pet-friendly Caravan Parks in Northern South Australia
Riba's Underground Camping and Caravan Park is the world's only underground camping ground and is located in Coober Pedy. Dogs are invited to stay, however they must remain leashed and are not permitted in showers, underground, near barbeques or eating areas. An opal mine tour operates in the evening and a television room, laundry and kitchen facilities are supplied for guests.
The two and a half star Marla Travellers Rest in Marla, provides the ideal stopover for families travelling from Adelaide to Alice Springs. Dogs on leash are permitted to stay, along with other pets, including horses, on application. Pets are not permitted to stay in onsite accommodation. The Marla Travellers Rest provides a pool and Sky TV for guest use.
Other pet-friendly accommodations in northern South Australia include:
- Opal Inn Caravan Park in Cooper Pedy.
Pet-friendly Caravan Parks in Southern SA
The four star Limestone Coast Tourist Park in Mount Gambier invites pets to stay at manager's discretion. Pets are not permitted to stay in onsite accommodation facilities and must be kept on leash and under control at all times. Guest facilities at the tourist park include powered sites with ensuite and dump point, kiosk, enclosed barbeques and camp kitchen. There is also a games room, basketball court and playground for the children.
In Aldinga, the Beach Woods Eco Tourist Park is the ultimate family holiday location and invites responsible pet owners to stay. While leashed dogs are common guests, accommodation for horses is also available. The Tourist Park provides a swimming pool, tennis courts, giant chess board, games room and two playgrounds to entertain the kids, along with a large camp kitchen, shop and salon.
Other pet-friendly accommodations in southern South Australia include:
- Victor Harbor Holiday & Cabin Park in Victor Harbor
- Second Valley Caravan Park in Second Valley
- Beachport Caravan Park in Beachport
- Coorong Caravan Park in Policeman Point
- Kapunda Tourist and Leisure Park in Kapunda.
Pet-friendly Holiday Destinations in Central South Australia
The Flinders Ranges Caravan Park in Hawker allows pets on leash to stay. While dogs are not permitted in any of the park's onsite accommodation, kennels are provided for pet owners who plan to explore the nearby national park. The Flinders Ranges Caravan Park offers guests the use of free barbeque and coin operated laundry facilities.
Other pet-friendly accommodations in central South Australia include:
- Range View Caravan and Cabin Park in Port Pirie
- Warnertown Motel and Caravan Park in Warnertown
- Penong Caravan Park in Penong
- Whyalla Foreshore Caravan Park in Whyalla
- Beautiful Valley Caravan Park in Wilmington
- Nuttbush Retreat, on Pandurra Station near Port Augusta.
From Marla in the north, to Kapunda in the south, there are plenty of caravan parks in South Australia that accommodate pets. When deciding where to spend the next family getaway, consider taking the family pet away too. From cats and dogs, to birds and horses, families will have no trouble finding a play to stay with their beloved pet.
For related articles, also read Pet Friendly Caravan Parks in Queensland, Australia, Pet Friendly Caravan Parks in New South Wales, Australia and Pet Friendly Caravan Parks in Victoria, Australia.
Sharon Rattray - After completing her studies in Freelance Journalism in 2003, Sharon received a Diploma in Freelance Journalism and a Higher Diploma in ...
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