Holiday accomodation accepting pets in the Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Tweed Valley, Ballina, Lismore, Kyogle region of Australia |
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Pets Welcome! Pet Friendly Accommodation |
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If you're a pet owner, getting away on holiday presents a dilemma. Do you board your beloved pet for the duration, rely on family and friends, or do you hunt around for pet friendly accommodation? The directory below presents pet friendly accommodation in the Ballina, Byron Bay, Tweed Heads, Tweed Valley and Gold Coast hinterland region, where well behaved dogs, cats, horses or other pets are welcome, allowed with conditions, or permitted by prior arrangement. Tariff is indicative only (per night/off peak). Types of pets accepted are shown in the Telephone column for display convenience. Conditions may apply establishments showing the *, so please check when making your enquiry. Happy travelling! Local Dog Exercise Areas and dog friendly
places in Byron Shire. |
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Nine spacious and comfortable self-contained cottages are set in the seclusion of 16 hectares (35 acres) of remnant coastal rainforest, dry heath and ti tree wetlands. Native birds and animals abound in this oasis just 3 kilometres from the hustle and bustle of Byron Bay Wheelchair and pet friendly. From AUD $140 |
Byron Bay | (02) 6685 6139
*dogs only |
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Abbiente House and Akoonah Cottages Surrounded by 25 acres of beautiful sub-tropical landscape, this fully self contained accommodation with quality appointments throughout, offers outdoor living and fantastic views, just 10 minutes to Byron Bay and Bangalow. Pet friendly. Suit 1-6 people. Luxury, comfort and beauty – regardless of your budget. From AUD $110 per night, min. 2 nights |
Coorabell via Bangalow | (02) 6687 2717 pet friendly |
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Cudgen Holiday Rental (Kingscliff Professionals) Huge 6 bedroom farm house only 5 mins from beach. Room for all the family, friends & pets, with 6 bedrooms; 4 x queen beds, 4 x single beds and queen size futon. 2 bathrooms, huge rumpus and living rooms. Huge verandah with rural views and tons of room to run around. From AUD $800 - $3,000 pw |
Cudgen via Kingscliff | (02) 6674 9000 * pet friendly |
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Memorable honeymoons, romantic breaks and weekend getaways, just 15 minutes to Gold Coast beaches. Enjoy luxury double spa, private verandah, separate queen sized bedroom and fully equiped kitchen. Massage & horse riding can be arranged. From AUD $180 |
Currumbin Valley | (07) 5533 0449 *small dogs only |
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Amazing Wollumbin Palms Retreat at Mt Warning Choose from one of three completely private and uniquely themed luxury lodges. Wake to the sound of whipbirds in the forest and the smell of freshly baked bread delivered to your door. Our amazing couples only retreat is perfect for romantic getaways, honeymoons and weddings. 2, 3 and 5 night packages available. Well behaved pooches welcome. From AUD $345 p.n. midweek |
Mount Warning | (02) 6679 5063 *dogs |
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A traditional family owned seaside caravan park, with powered and unpowered caravan sites, unpowered camping sites, and eco friendly 4 star cabin, in pleasant park like grounds opposite the beach and nature reserve. From $17-20 for sites |
Wooyung | (02) 6677 1300 * docile family dogs (camping and caravan park only) |
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To contact any organisation listed below, please telephone them. For general enquiries you can use this request form.
| Name | Locality | Telephone | Pets Allowed |
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| Seabreeze Caravan Park | Ballina | (02) 6686 3900 | *dogs |
| Gillies Cottage |
Bangalow | (02) 6684 7171 | dogs only |
| Calurla Chalets | Blue Knob/Lillian Rock | (02) 6689 7297 | *small dogs only |
| Belongil Beach River House | Byron Bay | (02) 6685 8691 | small dogs, cats, other pets |
| Byron Bay Rainforest Resort | Byron Bay | (02) 6685 6139 | dogs |
| La Maison | Byron Bay | (02) 6685 8009 | small dogs |
| Poets Corner | Byron Bay | 0427 847 057 | dogs |
| River Bend Country Bush Camping | Canungra | 0409 550 745 | dogs permitted |
| Coolangatta Pet Motel |
Carool via Coolangatta | (07) 5590 9682 | dogs and cats/boarding |
| Tweed Valley Pet Resort |
Clothiers Creek via Cabarita | (02) 6677 7284 | dog and cat boarding only |
| Serenity Cottages | Coorabel | (02) 6687 2258 | dogs |
| Crabbes Creek Cottages | Crabbes Creek | (02) 6677 1737 | * by arrangement |
| Abbiente House and Akoonah Cottages | Coorabell via Bangalow | (02) 6687 2717 | pet friendly |
| Cudgen Holiday Rental (Kingscliff Professionals) | Cudgen | (02) 6674 9000 | * by arrangement |
| Cottages on the Creek | Currumbin Valley | (07) 5533 0449 | *small dogs only |
| Home for the Paws |
Dulguigan via Murwillumbah | (02) 6676 4608 | dog and cat boarding only |
| Valley View Pet Resort |
Duranbah vai Kingscliff | (02) 6676 6094 | dog boarding only |
| Tassiriki Ranch | Empire Vale via South Ballina | (02) 6683-4602 | horses only |
| Tropical Coast Retreat | Duranbah via Kingscliff | (02) 6677 7594 | *dogs |
| Harmony Nature Retreat | Highland Park | (07) 5527 4782 | *dogs |
| Amazing Wollumbin Palms Retreat at Mt Warning | Mt Warning | (02) 6679 5063 | *dogs |
| Maca's Camping Ground | Mullumbimby | (02) 6684 5211 | dogs, cats, horses |
| Mullumbimby Pet Sitting | Mullumbimby | (02) 6684 2522 | pet sitting only |
| BarkRoyal Boutique Pet Resort |
Mt Nathan vai Nerang | 907) 596 7575 | dog and cat boarding only |
| Ocean Shores Cat Boarding | Ocean Shores | (02) 6680 2038 | cat boarding only |
| Pottsville Holiday House | Pottsville | (07) 3395 0923 | dogs |
| Mid Town Pet Centre |
Tallebudgera | (07) 5533 9452 | cats and toy and miniature dogs only |
| Tally Park Riding Ranch | Tallebudgera | (07) 5533 9180 | horses and *dogs |
| Wooyung Motel & Caravan Park | Wooyung | (02) 6677 1300 | * docile family dogs (caravan park only) |
| Byron Shire Dog Exercise Areas and dog friendly places | Tweed Shire Council off Leash Dog Exercise areas |
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| Information courtesy of Mullumbimby
Pet Sitting, with thanks to Byron
Shire Council - map of current areas and restrictions
(html page with links to PDFs of each area). A choice of dog walks are available in and around Mullumbimby. Brunswick Heritage Park, alongside Brunswick River, is a favouritie stroll. There's an unleashed riverside park setting containing an open green area, with a tree shaded area alongside a children's playground, and a myriad choice of meditative settings for contemplation and photographic shoots. A further choice of delightful, picturesque, historical laneways meander through the village where you can find restuarants with pet friendly outside dining available. Just 7 minutes drive to Brunswick Heads Surf Life Saving Club, will bring you to Byron Shire's longest leashed/unleashed dog friendly beach. The one kilometre beach walk is available from Brunswick Heads Surf Life Saving Club south towards Byron Bay. A longer beach walk is available from the beachside settlement of New Brighton, south to the northern break of Brunswick River. Even further north at Golden Beach, another pet friendly beach walk is available from Gloria Street to Billinudgel Nature Reserve. The opportunity to dine and wine with your pet (under control) is available at a number of Brunswick Heads restaurants, who offer al fresco/footpath dining. In Byron Bay proper, there's a pet friendly area from Manfred Street at Belongil, to the western side of the Main Beach Car Park, including Cavanbah Reserve, Tallow Beach south towards Suffolk Park is a designated dog exercise area. Local vets are located at Billinudgel, Mullumbimby, Byron Industrial complex and Suffolk Park. |
Information courtesy of Tweed Shire Council - PDF of current areas and restrictions (217kb PDF opens in new window). The following areas are approved dog off leash exercise areas within the Tweed Shire:
Regulatory Services Unit, TSC, Tel. (02) 6670 2400. |
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