For those who are travelling the country with their beloved pet or families who wish to take their four-legged family member on holiday with them, there are a number of caravan parks in Victoria who accommodate pets. Find out where to stay with this guide to pet friendly caravan parks in Victoria.
Pet Friendly Holiday Destinations in Northern Victoria
The Milawa Caravan and Tourist Park in Milawa allows pets to stay at management's discretion, however they are not allowed inside cabins and must remain on leads at all times. A short drive from Glenrowan, the home of Ned Kelly, the Milawa caravan park has a newly installed swimming pool, barbeque and camp kitchen facilities.
In Gunbower, the 3 star Gunbower Caravan Park allows pets by arrangement, but does not permit them inside cabins. On the banks of Gunbower Island, the Gunbower Caravan Park is set on 2 acres and provides modern facilities and free barbeque use.
Other pet friendly caravan parks in northern Victoria include:
- Wangaratta Caravan and Tourist Park in Wangaratta
- Lake Sambell Caravan Park in Beechworth
- Silver Creek Caravan Park in Beechworth
- The Cobram Willows Caravan Park in Cobram
- Kyabram Caravan Park in Kyabram
Pet Friendly Caravan Parks in Southern Victoria
In Tarra Valley, the Best Friend Holiday Retreat provides the ultimate accomodation for man's best friend. As the world's first dog holiday park, the Best Friend Holiday Retreat provides dog friendly self contained cabins, fenced camping and caravan sites, luxury day kennels, a dog friendly playgorund and a hydrobath hut.
Park facilities also include two covered barbeque and camp kitchens complete with microwave , refrigerator and cook-tops. Cabins are securely fenced and dogs are welcome inside. There are also six securely fenced off-leash areas within the retreat and doggy-doo stations scattered throughout the park. Nearby beaches, rainforests and national parks create the ideal holiday location.
Other pet friendly caravan parks in southern Victoria include:
- Apollo Gardens Caravan Park and Self Storage in Craigieburn
- Resthaven Caravan Park in Paynesville
- Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park in Anglesea
- Echo Beach Tourist Park in Lakes Entrance
- Awangralea Caravan Park in Mallacoota
- French View Caravan Park in Grantville
Dog Friendly Accomodation in Central Victoria
The 3.5 star Stawell Caravan Park welcomes pets and provide a mobile kennel, however pets are not permitted inside park buildings. The park is set on 70 acres of native bushland and provide modern facilities with a fully equipped camp kitchen, spacious sites and fully stocked kiosk.
Located in Dunolly, the Dunolly Caravan Park welcomes pets with site bookings only. Pets are not permitted in or around park buildings. The Dunolly Caravan Park provides spacious sites, comfortable cabins and a fully equipped camp kitchen and barbeque.
Other pet friendly accommodation in central Victoria includes:
- Lake Bolac Caravan Park in Lake Bolac
- Black Spur Motel and Caravan Park in Narbethong
- Pelican Waters Lake Charm Tourist Park in Lake Charm
From Cobram in the north to Paynesville in the south, there are an abundance of holiday destinations in Victoria that accommodate family pets. Next holiday, spare a thought for Rover and take him along too.
For related articles, also read Pet Friendly Caravan Parks in Queensland, Australia, Top Tips for Travelling With Children by Car and Best Pets for Kids.
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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