All packed up and pawing to go! Image: 11959053 to Pixabay License no att req
Create a legacy of adventure and exploration with your tail-wagging friend, key components to a fulfilling and well-lived life for both you and your four-pawed pal. And, how does one
paw-ganise this, I hear you ask? With a fabulous getaway that welcomes and treats our furry family members as VIPs, with all the accompanying spoils. Here are nine of the best dog-friendly getaways between the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast -
🐾 ALURE STANTHORPE
280 MT TULLY ROAD, STANTHORPE, QLD 4380
Call: (07) 4681-4476
Your luxurious getaway awaits for you and your much-loved furry pal - Image: Alure Stanthorpe FB
Dreaming of a luxurious getaway for you and your much-loved furry pal? Look no further than Alure Stanthorpe in the heart of the Granite Belt Wine Country, where after a day of exploring, your nights can be spent in front of the fireplace or outdoors, enjoying the starry heavens.
Pet-friendly Inclusions:
A gift bag of toiletries and gourmet doggy treats to take home
A list of dog-friendly attractions and activities
Nights in front of the fireplace - Image: Alure Stanthorpe FB
Both villas at
Alure Stanthorpe are available for separate dog bookings at the same time. Please note that the
tent accommodation is NOT pet-friendly.
For availability and pricing at Alure Stanthorpe, please follow this highlighted link.
🐾 BIG4 GOLD COAST HOLIDAY PARK
66-86 SIGANTO DRIVE, HELENSVALE, GOLD COAST, QLD 4212
Call: (07) 5514-4400
The ideal holiday destination on the Gold Coast - Image: BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park FB
With more than thirty acres of dedicated off-leash doggy space,
BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park is the ideal holiday destination to take our furry family members. Dogs are permitted to run free in the off-leash area and with more than twenty dog-friendly cabins, ample dog-friendly camp sites and each site able to accommodate up to two dogs, the BIG4 Gold Coast has plenty on offer to keep you and your four-legged friend happy and entertained.
For availability and to book at BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park, please follow this highlighted link.
Plenty to keep the whole family happy and entertained - Image: BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park FB
ESK HAMPTON ROAD, REDBANK CREEK, QLD 4312
Call: (04) 8875-9990
With heaps of space, The Stonehouse Retreat is kid and pet friendly too - Image: The Stonehouse Retreat FB
Surrounded by 175 acres of stunning Australian bush, neighbouring the Deongwar State Forest Reserve, visitors will discover the unique
Stonehouse Retreat, perched on the edge of the Ravensbourne/Scenic Rim escarpment. This hand-built masterpiece of natural stone, raw timbers, recycled materials and polished concrete is, for the first time now open to the public and available for short term rentals and getaways.
Hand-build masterpiece of natural stone - Image: The Stonehouse Retreat FB
The views from the decks, lounge and kitchen are magnificent, stretching for hundreds of kilometres around the Scenic Rim and over a number of lakes, including Wivenhoe.
The Stonehouse Retreat is truly special and with heaps of space is kid and pet friendly too.
For booking requests to The Stonehouse Retreat, please follow this highlighted link.
🐾 HORIZONS AT PEREGIAN
45 LORIKEET DRIVE, PEREGIAN BEACH, QLD 4573
Call: (07) 5448-3444
Horizons at Peregian is a sought after holiday spot when holidaying with pets - Image: Horizons at Peregian FB
Halfway between Mooloolaba and Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, holidaymakers will discover some of the best dog-friendly accommodation on the coast - the
Horizons at Peregian holiday resort, comprising four penthouses, where small pooches are always welcomed.
Away from the hustle and bustle of high-rise resort locations - Image: Horizons at Peregian FB
Perfectly situated opposite one of the Sunshine Coast's best dog beaches,
Horizons at Peregian's penthouses with ocean views, is one of the most sought-after holiday spots on the Sunshine Coast, away from the hustle and bustle of high-rise resort locations.
For booking information to Horizons at Peregian, please follow this highlighted link.
🐾 BROCKHURST FARM
2250 MT MEE ROAD, OCEAN VIEW, QLD 4521
Call (07) 3425-3250
Less than an hour from Brisbane with spectacular views over the D'Aguilar ranges, Brockhurst Farm offers dog-friendly accommodation at a scenic country farm retreat. Set on twenty-two acres of rolling hills, Brockhurst Farm offers visitors a relaxing stay with farm animals and wildlife in their natural surroundings.
For more information on Brockhurst Farm, please follow this highlighted link.
🐾 MT COTTON RETREAT
355 WEST MOUNT COTTON ROAD, MT COTTON, QLD 4165
Call: 0418 745 167
A choice of pet friendly options at Mt Cotton Retreat - Image: Mt Cotton Retreat FB
Just thirty minutes from Brisbane CBD and a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life, luxurious and relaxing accommodation awaits at the
Mt Cotton Retreat Bed & Breakfast accommodation and self-contained cabins. All eco cabin pavilions and most rooms and suites showcase their own private balcony or deck with complimentary port and chocolates. Complimentary wifi is also available.
Just 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD - Image: Mt Cotton Retreat FB
The Lakeside Cabins, Tree Top Cabins and Two Bedroom Cottage at
Mt Cotton Retreat are all pet friendly options.
For pet friendly bookings at Mt Cotton Retreat, please follow this highlighted link.
🐾 ALCYONE HOTEL RESIDENCES
35 HERCULES STREET, HAMILTON, QLD
Call: (07) 3505-5200
Pamper your Pooch at the Alcyone Hotel Residences - Image: Alcyone Hotel Residences FB
At the epicentre of Brisbane's most sought-after destination, Portside Wharf in Hamilton, visitors will discover an incredible accommodation experience at the
Alcyone Hotel Residences, where the warm comforts of home meet the unsurpassed amenities of a hotel. Ideal for long or short stays, these spacious apartments deliver great value for money without sacrificing luxury facilities.
Your luxury stay at the Alcyone fully self-contained apartments includes having access to tranquil gardens, alfresco dining with BBQ's, a gymnasium and a pool.
Great value for money at the Alcyone Hotel Residences - Image: Alcyone Hotel Residences FB
Since 2019, the
Alcyone Hotel Residences have offered their special '
Pamper your Pooch Packages' so fur babies can join their owners on holiday.
These doggy packages include a doggie goodie bag filled with treats, as well as the use of a plush dog bed and blankets and bowls to ensure your pooch is well and truly pampered during their stay. Terms and conditions do apply.
To make accommodation enquiries to Alcyone Hotel Residences, please email: reservations@alcyone.com.au
🐾 RAINBOW BEACH ULTIMATE CAMPING
RAINBOW BEACH, QLD 4581
Call: 0419 464 254
The ultimate camping experience! Image: Ultimate Camping FB
Just north of Noosa and a ten minute drive north of Rainbow Beach, campers will discover the
Rainbow Beach Ultimate Camping campsites, located within the Inskip Peninsula Protected Area, with spectacular views of World Heritage-listed Fraser Island/
K'gari.
A local resident at Inskip - Image: Ultimate Camping FB
Taking the stress out of camping,
Rainbow Beach Ultimate Camping provides everything needed for a relaxing holiday at the beach, including the kitchen sink with running water. Campers will arrive to find a well-equipped and spacious campsite all set up, with real beds, storage space, lights and even a cosy floor rug. Linen may be hired or BYO. Camping with children and camping with dogs has never been so easy.
To book your luxurious Rainbow Beach Ultimate Camping getaway, please follow this highlighted link.
🐾 QUEST ROBINA APARTMENT HOTEL
3 CENTRELINE PLACE, GOLD COAST, QLD
Call: (07) 5636-6400
Six exclusive pooch friendly ground floor apartments - Image: Quest Robina FB
There is no need to leave your four-legged family member at home when you holiday at
Quest Robina, which showcases six exclusive pooch friendly ground floor apartments. Decked out with pet futon, food and water bowls, lounge cover, treat on arrival and their very own outdoor terrace to roam and play in, these apartments are a slice of doggie heaven. Top local spots that are pet friendly are available in a personalised pooch guide, ensuring you and your favourite canine get to enjoy the sights together.
Take time out at pet friendly accommodation - Image: Quest Robina FB
Hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, business lounge and onsite gym, as well as a complimentary evening shuttle service that can be pre-booked to Robina's local foodie destinations, located in the town centre.
To book your pet friendly accommodation at Quest Robina Apartment Hotel, please follow this highlighted link.
'Beautiful one day, perfect the next' - make sure to take time out to enjoy our
paw-some Queensland weather, by booking a vacay, a mini stay or a longer treat with the family's favourite canine - after all, they also deserve a holiday!
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