Holidaying with pets in Brisbane and south east Queensland
Woof, woof! Miaow. It’s holiday time…but what would a holiday be if you had to leave behind your much-loved but furry family members? Never fear, we’ve rounded up some of Brisbane’s pet-friendly accommodation and nearby regional camping spots so you and your pet can holiday together.
Brisbane city accommodation
Just because you’re visiting the city, doesn’t mean your pooch can’t come along too. There are quite a few holiday houses which accept pets.
- Brisbane Holiday Homes has pet friendly houses at Holland Park, Greenslopes and Forest Lake. There is a surcharge for pets but, hey, 2 kids under 16 can stay free. Pretty good value!
- Homely Houses offers a variety of houses across Brisbane that are child and pet friendly.
- Brisbane Cottages gives you an alternative to serviced apartments with a number of fully fenced houses around Brisbane.
- Don't Fret Pet lists several pet friendly properties in the Brisbane region.
More pet tips for your Brisbane holiday
- If you want to exercise your dog, Brisbane has dozens of dog parks where dogs can run and play leash-free.
- The tourist hot-spot South Bank is a dog-friendly destination provided you play by the rules.
- If you are flying into Brisbane, pets are not allowed on the Airtrain, travelling to or from the airport. Nor are pets (except guide dogs) allowed on any public transport trains or buses.
- Pets in Brisbane provides even more tips on keeping pets.
Camping and cabins
If you’d rather have a holiday in the great outdoors with your dog, then stay in some beautiful camping areas not far from Brisbane.
Properly restrained dogs can camp with you in some State Forest camping areas near Brisbane but be sure to check the park-specific conditions first.
These areas are:
- Amamoor Creek camping area near Gympie in Amamoor State Forest and Forest Reserve
- Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area
- Glastonbury Creek camping area in Brooyar State Forest near Gympie
You can even take your dog for a day visit to Bunyaville Forest Reserve and Daisy Hill Conservation Park but your dog must be on a leash at all times.
Camping or even visiting a National Park with a dog or cat is not allowed. Dogs are not permitted on beaches or inter-tidal areas that are part of Marine National Parks e.g. some beaches of Bribie Island and roosting areas of Moreton Bay. Other beaches will have signage about keeping pets on a leash at all times.
There are also a few privately owned camping grounds where pets are welcome.
Take a look at:
- Flanagan Reserve, Rathdowney Dogs allowed but must be restrained at all times.
- River Bend Country Bush Camping at Sharp Park Canungra 0409 550 745 Dogs must be restrained.
- Goomburra Valley Campground west of Toowoomba You need to call to arrange for your pets to stay.
- Gordon Country camping - a working cattle property near Cunningham’s Gap. At this place you can not only take your well-behaved dog but BYO horse too! It’s bush camping without facilities. It doesn’t have a website but you can read a glowing review.
- Neurum Creek Bush Retreat, near Woodford - a large private camping area with good facilities.
There are various events on at the campground throughout the year too. Dogs cost a few dollars per night.
- Brockhurst Cabins at Mt Mee, north of Dayboro
Welcome well-behaved dogs.
- Tamborine Mountain Caravan and Camping
- Glass House Mountains Caravan Park
Dogs allowed if you are camping or caravanning.
Tell us where your favourite pet-friendly holiday spot is.
