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Pet-friendly · New South Wales

NSW holiday parks where your dog is welcome

Coastal, hinterland, and regional caravan parks across New South Wales that take dogs. Compare amenities, check each park’s pet policy, and book your stay on Total Parks.

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Why NSW is the easiest state to caravan with a dog

New South Wales sits in an unusual sweet spot for travelling with a dog. The state has more kilometres of coastline than any other on Australia’s east, private holiday parks vastly outnumber national-park-only campgrounds, and most regional caravan parks accept dogs year-round — including stretches of the year when neighbouring beaches are open to off-leash exercise.

The catch is the national parks themselves. Under NSW NPWS policy, dogs are prohibited from nearly every national-park campground, day-use area, and walking track in the state. That makes the private caravan park network — beachfront in the north, river-fed in the central west, alpine in the south — the practical inventory for dog owners. Every park listed below is a private operator that explicitly welcomes dogs.

Pet policies vary park-by-park. Pet fees are usually $5–$15 per dog per night, with some operators charging a flat $25–$50 per stay; many parks waive the fee in low season. Most NSW parks honour the restricted-breed list in the NSW Companion Animals Act and may exclude additional breeds at the operator’s discretion.

For every park bookable on Total Parks, the operator’s specific pet policy is enforced at checkout — not just displayed. Pet fees flow into the booking total before payment, restricted-breed lists and per-park breed exclusions block ineligible bookings, and maximum pet counts plus per-room size limits are validated against the site or cabin you have selected. Total Parks-bookable pet-friendly inventory is growing across NSW as more operators come online.

Pet-Friendly Holiday Parks in NSW

304 parks · 7 bookable on Total Parks

Sorted by bookability, rating, reviews, and name.

Frequently asked questions

Do NSW national park campgrounds allow dogs?

No. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service prohibits dogs in almost all national-park campgrounds, day-use areas, and walking tracks. The dog-friendly caravan park inventory in NSW is held by private operators — coastal, river, and regional holiday parks rather than NPWS sites.

How does Total Parks make sure my dog is actually welcome at the park I book?

For every park bookable on Total Parks, the operator’s specific pet policy is enforced programmatically at checkout, not just displayed. Pet fees are calculated into your booking total before you pay, the NSW restricted-breed list plus any park-specific breed exclusions block ineligible bookings, and maximum pet counts and per-room size limits are validated against the site or cabin you have chosen. Total Parks-bookable inventory is expanding rapidly across NSW — the directory shows every dog-welcoming park in the state, and bookable coverage is filling in week by week.

What pet fees should I expect at a pet-friendly NSW caravan park?

Typically $5–$15 per dog per night. Some parks charge a flat $25–$50 per stay regardless of length, and a small number waive pet fees outside school holidays. For parks bookable through Total Parks, the park’s pet fee, fee basis (per night vs per stay), maximum-dog count, and size limits are all calculated into your booking total at checkout rather than collected on arrival, so the price you see is the price you pay.

Can I leave my dog at the caravan park while I’m out for the day?

Most NSW parks do not permit unattended dogs in tents or unfenced sites; some allow dogs to remain in a fully fenced cabin or caravan if they are not noise-prone. Park rules vary and are surfaced on each park’s pet policy on the listing — read the policy before you book if a day trip without your dog is part of the plan.

Are restricted dog breeds allowed at NSW holiday parks?

NSW law restricts five breeds (American Pit Bull Terrier / Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, and Perro de Presa Canario / Presa Canario) plus any dog declared restricted by a council. Most parks mirror this list and may also exclude additional breeds at their discretion.

Which parts of NSW have the most pet-friendly caravan parks?

The NSW North Coast (from Port Stephens up through Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay, and Tweed) and the South Coast (Jervis Bay through to Eden) have the densest pet-friendly inventory because the private holiday-park footprint along both coastlines is large. The Central West (around Bathurst, Mudgee, and Orange) and the Murray River corridor are the next strongest.

When is the best time of year to travel NSW with a dog?

Shoulder seasons (April–June and September–November) are ideal: school holidays are crowded and many beaches change off-leash rules in peak summer; winter on the North Coast is mild and dog-tolerant; the Snowy Mountains and Central West are colder but spacious. Booking 6–10 weeks ahead in shoulder season usually unlocks the widest pet-policy choice.

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Last updated 27 May 2026 · Edited by Total Parks editorial team