There’s plenty of dog-friendly caravan parks dotted all around Victoria, but pet-friendly cabins can be a bit harder to track down. To save you checking the websites of individual caravan parks, I’ve put together this selection of some of the best pet-friendly cabins in Victoria, ranging from the city to the countryside and the coast. Take your pick for your next holiday with your dog…
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Pet-Friendly Cabins near Melbourne
Unfortunately, there’s not many pet-friendly caravan parks let alone pet-friendly cabins close to Melbourne. Take your pick from these options that are recommended by pet owners…
#1 Crystal Brook Tourist Park, Doncaster East
About the only caravan park with pet-friendly cabins on the outskirts of Melbourne is Crystal Brook Tourist Park. This park is located in Doncaster East, on the northeastern edge of Melbourne, on the edge of the city.
Pets are allowed inside selected cabins at the park, as well as on sites. Choose between a Deluxe Family Villa or a Superior Hillside Villa, both sleeping up to six guests, or a Standard Cabin that can accommodate four.
Each of the cabins are self-contained and have their own bathroom. An additional pet fee of $25 per stay applies. There’s even an off-leash dog exercise area with an agility course on the edge of the park.
#2 Daylesford Holiday Park, Daylesford
It’s just a 90 minute drive from the centre of Melbourne to Daylesford and the Daylesford Holiday Park, where pets are permitted year round. Pets are allowed both on caravan and camping sites, plus inside their new pet-friendly cabin.
The Bark Royal is a studio cabin with ensuite that can sleep up to two, plus up to two small to medium sized dogs are allowed inside. There’s also a fenced area outside for your pups, including a doggie door suitable for small dogs. Online bookings are available on the website.
Read more about visiting Daylesford with a dog
Pet-Friendly Cabins in Gippsland
Check out this great range of pet-friendly cabins throughout Gippsland, from the coast to the inland forests…
#1 Best Friend Retreat, Tarra Valley
One of the most dog-friendly places to stay in Victoria is Best Friend Retreat. Located in the Tarra Valley in southern Victoria, it’s surrounded by rainforest but only a 2 1/2 hour drive southeast of Melbourne, perfect for a relaxing long weekend.
Each of the seven cabins in the park are dog-friendly and are securely fenced. They range in style from budget to luxury options, generally sleeping up to five or six guests. Each feature an ensuite bathroom and full cooking facilities. Naturally dogs are expected to sleep inside!
Also at the park are six fenced off-leash areas for dogs, meaning there’s always somewhere your dog can run around off-leash. One of the areas even has agility equipment, while another has a giant ball for dogs. Plus there’s a hydro-bath hut to freshen up at the end of busy, muddy days.
#2 Prime Pet-Friendly Tourist Park, Lakes Entrance
Heading further east, another delightfully pet-friendly caravan park in Gippsland is the Prime Pet-Friendly Tourist Park. This park is located in Lakes Entrance, just a short walk from the waterfront. The park recently became the first child-free caravan park in Victoria – instead it’s targeted at those travelling with pets.
At Prime, all of their cabins, cottages and vans are 100% dog-friendly. In fact, they are only available for pet owners! Out of consideration for dog owners with allergies, one of the cabins is restricted to hypoallergenic dogs only.
Also on site you’ll find a dog wash, an off-leash dog run, a washing machine for pet bedding and even Dog Day Care Kennels. Keep an eye out for new developments, including new glamping tents plus accommodation packages with training sessions included.
Find out more tips for visiting Lakes Entrance with your dog
#3 Golden Beach Cabins, Golden Beach
A pet-friendly cabin option in Victoria that isn’t located in a caravan park are the Golden Beach Cabins. These cabins are situated in Golden Beach in Central Gippsland, about 3 hours east of Melbourne, directly opposite 90 Mile Beach.
Two fully self-contained cabins are available, both accommodating up to five guests. Well-behaved dogs are permitted to join you, although they should be kept off furniture. You’ll need to supply your own dog bedding, and there’s a small additional cleaning fee if dog hair is left on the furniture or you don’t pick up after them. Note that the cabins are unfenced.
The cabins are not far away from multiple off-leash dog beaches – either head west in between Campsites 1 and 6 along Golden Beach or east to Paradise Beach.
Pet-Friendly Cabins on the Great Ocean Road
When I last drove along the Great Ocean Road with my dog, I was surprised to find a lack of caravan parks with pet-friendly cabins, particularly along the eastern end of the road. To help you out, consider these options…
#1 Marengo Family Caravan Park, Apollo Bay
A great park with pet-friendly cabins that I’ve discovered since my road trip is the Marengo Family Caravan Park, just outside of Apollo Bay.
At this caravan park, pets are welcome year round, both on sites and in all their cabins. You can choose between Holiday Cabins, Seaview Cabins and the luxurious Seaview Spa Cabins. Each cabin can accommodate up to five or six people.
Note that while dogs are allowed inside the cabins, they are not allowed in carpeted areas and on furniture. However, there’s no extra fee for pets and dogs are also allowed on the adjacent foreshore.
#2 BIG4 Aireys Inlet Holiday Park, Aireys Inlet
Another pet-friendly caravan park along the eastern end of the Great Ocean Road is the BIG4 Aireys Inlet Holiday Park, although pets are sadly not permitted in the park during the Victorian summer school holidays – call up the reception to confirm the exact dates.
As well as being allowed on selected sites, pets are also welcome to join you in some of the cabins. Choose between the four-person cabins with an enclosed and roofed balcony, or the two-person cabins with a small enclosed yard for your pup.
Pets are also allowed inside the cabins, but not on the furniture. A water bowl and hammock bed are also provided for your dog. Double check with the park for whether any fees apply, plus their full list of pet rules.
#3 Gum Tree Caravan Park, Port Fairy
If you head further west along the Great Ocean Road to Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland, you’ll find a greater number of caravan parks that have pet-friendly cabins.
A terrific pet-friendly caravan park in Port Fairy is the Gum Tree Caravan Park, located just outside of town. We stayed in a wonderful Studio Cabin at the park, which was lovely and modern, with a great kitchen and ensuite bathroom.
Villa Cabins, Superior Ensuite Cabins, Standard Ensuite Cabins and Budget Ensuite Cabins are also pet-friendly, with pets just not allowed in Deluxe Ensuite Cabins and One-Bedroom Holiday Units. Pets are welcome 365 days per year and there’s an off-leash area and playground for pups. Call up directly to make a booking.
#4 BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks – Warrnambool, Warrnambool
Centrally located in Warrnambool, the BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks – Warrnambool (also known as the Figtree Holiday Park) is pet-friendly year round, subject to management approval.
As well as being permitted on all tent and van sites, pets are also welcome in selected Standard Cabins. These two-bedroom cabins have a double bed and two sets of banks, accommodating up to six. They also feature a bathroom, fully-contained kitchen and air-conditioning..
It’s best to call up directly to make a booking and seek approval for your pet.
Pet-Friendly Cabins in the Goldfields
There’s plenty to see and dog when visiting the Goldfields region with your dog, plus no shortage of great pet-friendly cabins to choose from.
#1 BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park, Ballarat
The BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Caravan Park is a popular destination for dog owners, thanks to its fully fenced caravan and camping sites in their special dog-friendly zone. The park is also home to a pet-friendly billabong area at the rear of the park, where both humans and dogs can have a splash in a natural setting.
However, if you don’t have your own caravan or tent, the park also offers Dogwood, a two-bedroom dog-friendly cabin. The cabin sleeps up to five and dogs are allowed inside, although not on the furniture. Dog bowls and toys are provided, plus it features an enclosed verandah and has its own dog run.
#2 BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks – Bendigo, White Hills
The BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks – Bendigo is close to the centre of Bendigo and allows pets on both powered sites and in its dog-friendly cabins, except for during peak periods. Check directly with the park for the latest blackout dates.
Two cabins at the park have been designed as dog-friendly, the two-bedroom Pooch Pad and the three-bedroom Dog House. Both cabins include an enclosed private yard where your dog can enjoyed being off-leash, plus you’ll be provided with a dog wash voucher for a nearby pet store.
#3 BIG4 Bendigo Marong Holiday Park, Marong
The award-winning BIG4 Bendigo Marong Holiday Park is situated a short 15 minute drive west of Bendigo. Along with pet-friendly powered sites and a new K9000 dog wash, they also have two dog-friendly cabins. Just make sure you register your dog in advance.
Choose between the Dog-friendly Deluxe and Budget Cabin. The Deluxe Cabin sleeps up to four, with two bedrooms, plus a fenced and gated deck, perfect for your pup. The Budget Cabin is an older-style cabin with a double bed in the open-plan room and a separate bedroom with four bunk beds.
Read more about visiting Bendigo with a dog
Pet-Friendly Cabins in the High Country
It can get chilly when visiting the High Country of Victoria, so luckily there’s some great pet-friendly cabins where pets are welcome inside with you.
#1 Beechworth Holiday Park, Beechworth
The historic town of Beechworth is a wonderfully dog-friendly destination to visit, about a 3 hour drive northeast of Melbourne. When I recently visited we stayed at the Beechworth Holiday Park, a peaceful park surrounded by bush just a short distance outside of town.
Dogs are allowed on sites at the park outside of the Easter long weekend (with prior approval), but there’s also multiple pet-friendly cabins at the park. Double check the description to see what available options are pet-friendly, with a surcharge applying.
The park also has a K9000 dog wash, and is half-way along the dog-friendly walking track to Lake Kerferd, a fun track to walk with your dog.
Read more about visiting dog-friendly Beechworth
#2 Beechworth Lake Sambell Caravan Park, Beechworth
As I mentioned, Beechworth is wonderfully dog-friendly, with pet-friendly cabins also available at the other caravan park in town, the Beechworth Lake Sambell Caravan Park.
This large caravan park on the edge of town next to Lake Sambell allows pets on powered and unpowered sites year round, plus has seven pet-friendly cabins. Choose between a Studio Cabin that sleeps six or Budget Cabins that sleep four.
Up to two dogs are permitted per cabin, with an additional cleaning fee of $10 per dog per stay. Each of the verandahs are fully enclosed with an entry gate and pets are allowed inside, but not on the beds. Just bring your dog’s own bedding and bowls.
#3 Woolshed Cabins, Beechworth
Another tempting pet-friendly accommodation option in Beechworth are the Woolshed Cabins, with dogs allowed to stay in all but one of the two-bedroom cabins. Located a little further out of town, there’s 12 acres to explore onsite, including a seasonal dam, with dogs permitted off-leash away from the cabins.
There’s a limit of one dog per cabin, with dogs permitted to sleep inside overnight, but restricted to the enclosed verandah during the day. No additional fee applies.
#4 Discovery Parks – Mount Buffalo, Porepunkah
If you’re dreaming of an alpine rather than beach getaway with your dog, consider the delightfully dog-friendly town of Bright. There’s plenty of things to do with your dog, plus plenty of dog-friendly accommodation options.
One of the caravan parks near Bright that permits dogs in cabins is the Discovery Parks – Mount Buffalo, formerly the Porepunkah Bridge Holiday Park. Pet dogs are allowed to join you in selected Standard Two-Bedroom Cabins. Look for the pet-friendly options when booking online. A pet fee of $15 per pet per night applies.
The park is situated on the banks of the Ovens River, perfect for a refreshing paddle. Note that the nearby Mount Buffalo National Park does not permit dogs to enter.
#5 Tawonga Tourist Park, Tawonga
The small town of Tawonga is located just outside of Mount Beauty and is home to the Tawonga Tourist Park. Pets are welcome at the park year round, as long as they are well-behaved, kept leashed and you clean up after them.
The park has two pet-friendly cabins available. Both of the cabins contain a double bed and twin bunk beds and are fully self-contained. Best of all, both cabins are fenced, to create your own enclosed front yard for your pets!
Pet-Friendly Cabins Along the Murray
If you’re dreaming of a riverside holiday with your pup, I’ve also dug up these pet-friendly cabins located along the Murray River in Victoria.
#1 BIG4 Borderland Wodonga Holiday Park, Wodonga
A terrific pet-friendly caravan park in Wodonga is the BIG4 Borderland Wodonga Holiday Park. It’s perfect for staying for awhile along the Murray River, or just staying overnight on a road trip north along the Hume.
Recently, all their standard cabins have become dog-friendly cabins. Look for the dog-friendly cabin option with a paw print when booking online, although call before you arrive to add your dog to your booking. These studio-style cabins sleep up to four, with a kitchen and ensuite. Dogs are allowed inside, with a cleaning fee of $20 per stay.
If you’d prefer to stay in one of the other cabins, the park has also purchased two portable dog kennels that can be placed outside any cabin, although pets of course are not allowed inside. Also onsite is a dog run at the rear of the park – perfect for burning off energy after the drive!
#2 Wodonga Caravan and Cabin Park, Wodonga
Another pet-friendly option in Wodonga is the Wodonga Caravan and Cabin Park. As well as allowing pets on sites, the park has three pet-friendly cabins.
Make sure you select or request a pet-friendly cabin when booking, and declare that you will be bringing pets. As well as dogs, cats and birds are allowed inside these cabins, up to two pets per booking. An additional fee applies for pets.
Each of these cabins sleeps up to four, with a double size bed in the main room, plus a separate room with a double bunk. As well as a kitchenette and ensuite bathroom, there is also air-conditioning and even an electric blanket on the double bed for cold winter nights.
#3 Rich River Caravan Park, Echuca
Another pet-friendly caravan park in Victoria located along the Murray River is the Rich River Tourist Park in Echuca. Pets are welcome year round at the park, both on sites and in the Standard and Deluxe Cabins, plus there’s a dog wash and off-leash area onsite.
Standard Cabins sleep either two or three guests, while Deluxe Cabins sleep up to four or six guests. Both include linen, and are fully self-contained with their own bathroom. An additional fee applies for pets. Note that pets are not permitted in the Deluxe Villas.
Find out what to do in Echuca with a dog
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About the Author
Shandos Cleaver is the founder of Travelnuity: Dog-Friendly Travel. She has travelled extensively with her Miniature Dachshund, Schnitzel, including to 33 countries across Europe, every state and territory of Australia except Tasmania, and 10 of the United States. She’s passionate about providing inspiration and information to others wanting to travel with their dogs, whether close to home or internationally.