The best dog-friendly campgrounds in Australia

Camping with your pets in Australia means over 30,000 options where tails and boots hit the trails together. Prices range from just $1 a night, with the average sitting at $35—plenty of choice for every budget. Look for spots that let you light a campfire, bring your dog along, and still have access to a toilet. The campsites aren’t just scattered anywhere—you’ll find them on open farmland, by creeks, and tucked under big southern skies. Want trusted picks? Hold It Flats (3541 reviews), Lakeview (1348 reviews), and Bushywood at Woodfordskilake (1324 reviews) get top marks from fellow campers. Hiking, swimming, and spotting wildlife are all on offer—just don’t forget to pack extra treats for your four-legged mate.

95% (207.1K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Camping with your pets in Australia means over 30,000 options where tails and boots hit the trails together. Prices range from just $1 a night, with the average sitting at $35—plenty of choice for every budget. Look for spots that let you light a campfire, bring your dog along, and still have access to a toilet. The campsites aren’t just scattered anywhere—you’ll find them on open farmland, by creeks, and tucked under big southern skies. Want trusted picks? Hold It Flats (3541 reviews), Lakeview (1348 reviews), and Bushywood at Woodfordskilake (1324 reviews) get top marks from fellow campers. Hiking, swimming, and spotting wildlife are all on offer—just don’t forget to pack extra treats for your four-legged mate.

95% (207.1K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay

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214 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Byron Bay, NSW

This northern New South Wales hotspot needs no introduction. Byron Bay attracts some two million visitors to its sandy shores each year. To see what makes this beach holiday destination so alluring, stay amongst Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay’s 28 acres of parklands which fronts onto the famous Tallow Beach. Whether you like to caravan, camp, or stay in a cabin, there is a range of accommodation options at Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay to suit any holiday style.

2. Mountain Flower Farm

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5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Kinglake, VIC

Our farm is only a minutes' drive from the township of Kinglake. Or a 20-minute easy walk to shops and cafes. We are close to all the Yarra Valley and Kinglake Ranges have to offer from wineries to the National Parks for hiking, biking and 4WD driving. The farm is a small, hobby, flower farm. Opening during Protea season for pick your own flowers and sheep feeding. Made up of 15 acres of working land and 35 acres of bush land. We have a 2-acre orchard with seasonal fruit available to be picked. ( Feb / March) The farm has over 100 king protea bushes and many other varieties of protea. Seasonal pick your own flowers too. ( Aug - Jan) Backing onto the national park and walking tracks. Jehoshaphat Gully, Shelley Harris Track, Mt Jerusalem Track. Walking distance to Kinglake historic walk, Cookson Hill Track, Mt Everard Track, Bollygum Park. Visit Mason Falls Waterfall, 12-minute drive to Kinglake West. We have 2 dogs, 6 pet sheep and 4 lambs, 2 blue tongue lizards The farming area is completely fenced in, this is to keep the deer out, but you can venture out onto the property bush land with the correct map and navigation equipment. Our walk the neighboring farm (105 acres) Eagles, cockatoos, black cockatoos, kookaburras, magpies, rosellas, king parrots, Gang-gang cockatoo, honey eaters can be spotted most days and lyrebirds if you’re keen to go looking. Small playground with swings, slide, monkey bars and sandpit. Taxi service - The Graceful-Goat to get you around to the local eats and wineries. The Kinglake market is on the 4th Sunday of each month 10-2pm - Except December which is the Sunday before Christmas - twilight 2-7pm - No market in January. The St. Andrews market is every Saturday, 9am to 1pm just 12 minutes down the mountain. Whittlesea market is on every Monday 9am - 1pm We manage 2 sites on our farm and 2 sites on the neighboring farm

3. Farm to Sea Camp

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15 sites · Tents, RVs · Bellbrae, VIC

Discover Farm to Sea Camp, a hidden gem nestled on 50 acres of grassy, gum tree–lined tranquility in beautiful Jan Juc, Victoria. Just a short drive from Torquay and the iconic Bells Beach, this serene property offers nine spacious tent and RV sites — the perfect retreat for coastal adventures or peaceful escapes. Spend your mornings chasing waves, afternoons exploring coastal trails, and evenings gathered around the campfire beneath a canopy of gum trees. Whether you’re camping solo, with family, or planning a small group getaway, Farm to Sea Camp combines privacy, natural beauty, and convenient access to the Surf Coast’s best. Book your stay today for the ideal balance of coastal excitement and quiet renewal.

4. Camp Merriwa

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1 site · Tent, RV · North Arm Cove, NSW

New listing to Hipcamp We welcome you to enjoy a tranquil bush camping experience located at North Arm Cove in New South Wales, offering a nature retreat with nearby amenities. The location features include: Location: North Arm Cove, NSW, Australia. Access: Gently sloping land with beach access 200m away, accessible via a short dirt road (requires high-clearance vehicle). Amenities: Close to shopping centres, with a BBQ, tennis court, and 24/7 public toilets at the nearby North Arm Cove Community Centre. Short drive to Tea Gardens and Karuah. Activities: Great for kayaking and exploring oyster leases in calm waters. Connectivity: Device-free bush camp with no internet access on-site (available approximately 500m away). Offline Google Maps recommended. To find local services or plan your trip, you can explore the Port Stephens Council website for information on the area, including local shopping centres and facilities in Tea Gardens or Karuah. You can find detailed local maps and information through resources provided by the Council or NSW government sites.

5. Toolibut Bush Camp

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23 sites · Tents, RVs · Bremer Bay, WA

Toolibut Bush Camp is a secluded, tranquil 68 acre bush block set back one kilometre from Borden-Bremer Bay Road, 32 kilometres from Bremer Bay, Western Australia. You can choose either a secluded area to camp where you can surround yourself with natural bush, Yates, and Toolibut trees or a more wide open space where two or three caravans traveling together can park with plenty of room. There are walk trails to explore that meander through the bush, wetlands and paperbark thickets. Keep a lookout for kangaroos and bird life. For the 4x4 enthusiast, the 9 km track to Reef Beach is a challenge that will reward you with beach fishing and sand dunes to explore. If you prefer, you can set up camp near the camp kitchen. This area is ideal for group bookings as well as individuals. The camp kitchen is basic with a BBQ, bar, fridge and a sink with running untreated rain water. A clean toilet is also provided but no shower. It is recommended that you are self-contained as the camp kitchen has no water or power outlets, (hookups) for caravans or RV's. No generators please. Campfire in the communal firepit area is welcome except during a fire ban. Firewood and kindling are provided for your convenience. While sitting around the fire, you can see the stars and listen to the night sounds. Don't forget the marshmallows. We are a dog friendly camp-site but please keep your pets on a leash. If you wish to take your dog off the lead for a run, there is a designated off leash area in the top paddock. You may even see our family of kangaroos on your walk. Toolibut is an ideal place to park up and explore the surrounding area. Bremer Bay has excellent beaches, whale tours and the world renowned Fitzgerald River National Park with its unique wildflowers and viewing platforms for whale watching.

Stories from the community

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Celia

1 day ago

5 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Camp Merriwa

This site is a beautiful bush block set well away from the houses at North Arm Cove. It’s very private and you really feel like you’re in the middle of the bush. Plenty of room. We found access to be a little tricky – we recommend that both car and van have good clearance. Communication with the owner was always very prompt and helpful. it was wonderful that we were able to bring our dog with us. Thanks!

Toolibut Grove, a more secluded area to unwind away from the camp kitchen. Suitable for tents, rooftop tents, camper trailers and small campervans.

Taryn

6 days ago

Tent

1 night at Toolibut Bush Camp

Such a welcoming and charming environment, the host Lynda was amazing and was nice to chat with and made it known she was available if we needed her (their dogs were also a nice treat). Our site felt private and well maintained, the birdlife was abundant and view of the stars were spectacular; there is also an enjoyable bush walk on the property. Camp features all your basic necessities (kitchen, shower, toilet) and is kept clean. This particular camp spot is a little far out of town centre but well worth the drive if you like a charming genuine bushcamp feel. My partner and I had a really nice overnight stay, we would have happily stayed longer 😊

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Catherine

1 week ago

6 m Class B

2 nights at Toolibut Bush Camp

We loved stopping for two nights at Toolibut Grove for the peacefulness and connection with the bush. Lynda told us about the Toolibut Tree and we also discovered a beautiful grove of Paperbarks on one of the many trails on the property. Simple sites, not fancy, but precious in that we could embed our van in a naturistic setting. Lynda was easy to get on with and welcomed us to their property, also making suggestions about what to do in Bremer Bay. Thank you for sharing your place with us.

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ocean

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay

The ladies at the front desk were ANGELS so so friendly and so helpful

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Margaret

2 weeks ago

9 m travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Mountain Flower Farm

Lovely spot, easy to find and plenty of room for our 5 caravans, 2 of which were 20ft in length. Peaceful and large grassy area. Tamara came to say hello to our group & talked about the local area & events. She was very welcoming. So nice to see the sheep & goats grazing in the paddocks. We had a choice of two large fire pits. Would definitely camp here again.

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Marty

2 weeks ago

9 m travel trailer

Group trip

1 night at Farm to Sea Camp

Party of 3 couples in caravans. Was a great spot for a base camp. Awesome fire pit and a cool shelter to hide from the wind at night. 👌🏼

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Tina

3 weeks ago

8 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay

Nice clean park with clean amenities. Big sites and spread out so not on top of each other

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Sophie

3 weeks ago

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay

Excellent campsite!!! Everything you need and more, will definitely be back!

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Theo

November 2025

5 m car

1 night at Farm to Sea Camp

access is between the round about and Torquay. Google Maps can’t find it. Camp area is great.

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Marie

November 2025

5 m pop-up camper

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Farm to Sea Camp

Fantastic location and a beautiful farmland to camp. Farm to sea views it certainly was . There was plenty of space , shady trees and clean portaloos . Bring your gum boots for the rainy days- being close to the coast things dried out quickly. It was great to see all campers there were respectful of the environment. Thanks to Alannah for being really easy to deal with.

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Rod

November 2025

16 m travel trailer

4 nights at Farm to Sea Camp

We loved the farm and the view over the fields. It was the perfect spot to get away from the world if your setup is pretty self sufficient. There was cooking and camp fire provided and even a few push bikes to get around the farm. Thanks for the great communication and a warm greeting at the gate.

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Marie

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mountain Flower Farm

We loved the Flower Farm. Quiet, well equipped and maintained. Just what we needed to relax. We’ll order better weather next time, but that’s out of everyone’s control. Tamara and family were very welcoming. Lovely people! 💕

Millie

November 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Farm to Sea Camp

Great location and easy set up. Everything you need for a beach weekend. Host is super easy to deal with and lovely. So flexible and exactly what Hipcamp should be.

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Fiona

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Farm to Sea Camp

Beautiful spot and well resourced with a toilet and a kitchen area for cooking. There was also animals on the farm that we patted including a donkey and small ponies! Would stay again. Good communication with host.

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ram

November 2025

3 nights at Mountain Flower Farm

I had such an amazing getaway at this beautiful farm. The host and her mum were incredibly welcoming and made me feel right at home and their hospitality was truly exceptional. The van itself was spotless, cozy, and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The views were absolutely stunning, and spending the evenings by the fireplace under the stars was pure magic. It was the perfect mix of relaxation and nature. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a peaceful and memorable escape! 🌿✨

Stefan

October 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Toolibut Bush Camp

Exceptional place in the bush. Highly recommended!

Site 1 - The Paddock, is located next to the camp kitchen area.

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James

October 2025

10 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Toolibut Bush Camp

So friendly and welcoming. After a long tiring drive Lynda reignites your energy with her enthusiasm and attentiveness. The site is rustic (by design) but has all the conveniences you need to camp and enjoy and Is well maintained with pleasing artistry dotted around.

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Fraser

October 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at Toolibut Bush Camp

Nice and quiet camping area with good amenities. Lynda is a great host.

Michael

October 2025

5 m car

2 nights at Mountain Flower Farm

Such a lovely spot for a 2 day reset very comfortable having a toilet available and the flowers are just a sweet bonus Thanks a lot!

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Nola

October 2025

8 m Class A

With kids

1 night at Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay

The immediate support and quick response during after hours after hours, when we encountered an issue was so appreciated. The person on the line was nothing but kind and immediately was able to help my family and I out of our hiccup. Be mindful. This was almost nearing midnight. On waking up the atmosphere is spectacular. It is not often that I’m able to road trip this far up with the kids, as I’m from Sydney South West. The location is absolutely stunning and though this was a little more than a rest and recuperate night stay before venturing further north my husband and I are sure to want to bring our 3 kids back to stay for a holiday.