Pets love being at the coast almost as much as their human companions, with the fresh sea air and so many things to see and explore.
If you’re keen to bring your best bud along for your next holiday, there’s no shortage of pet-friendly places to stay in Eurobodalla. There’s also a range of cafes and restaurants with outdoor seating areas that openly welcome pets, as well as many beachfront walks and coastal cycling trails you can explore with your pet in tow.
When you need some time to yourself, there’s a number of resort-style kennels that will happily care for your pooch for the day or even just for a few hours.
To help you plan your next holiday so your pet can tag along, here are some pet-friendly services you’ll find on the coast…
Pet friendly accommodation
From seafront apartment-style hotels to cottages surrounded by luscious greenery, or holiday parks with a range of sleeping options, there are many accommodation providers from Batemans Bay to Narooma who are more than happy to have your pet stay with you…
Batemans Bay and surrounds
Self-contained apartment style: Abode Malua Bay
Cottage style: The Retreat on Matthew, and Makai Barlings Beach
Holiday parks: BIG4 parks at South Durras, Batemans Bay and Nelligen, Pleasurelea Tourist Resort, and Ingenia Holidays Tomakin.
Moruya and surrounds
Self-contained apartment/ Cottage style: Mogendoura Farm and Bryn Glas Farm Stay.
Holiday parks: Moruya Holiday Park, BIG4 Moruya Heads and NRMA Broulee Holiday Park.
Narooma and surrounds
Self-contained apartment style: Whale Inn.
Cottage style: Figtree Cottage, Mountain View Farm, and Oakleigh Farm Cottages.
Camping: Dalmeny Campground and Mystery bay Campground.
Find more pet friendly places to stay
See more pet friendly accommodation around Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma.
Pet friendly walks and beaches
You don’t have to go far on the coast to find open parkland or beach zones that allow dogs to explore leash-free.
To make it easy for you to plan your day and find areas closest to where you’re staying, this dog exercise areas map shows which locations are zoned:
- 24-hour off leash
- Timeshare (off-leash at certain times of the day or year)
- Dogs prohibited
When you’re ready to refuel and get a bite to eat, you’ll find many cafes and restaurants with outdoor seating areas that cater to pets – just be sure to book a table in advance (especially due to social distancing requirements).
Kennels at the coast
If you want to bring your pet along but still enjoy adventures alone or with your family, Barbara’s Boarding Kennels in Benandarah and Batemans Bay Boarding Kennels both offer short term stay options.
Clyde River Pet Lodge also offer everything from doggy daycare to hydrobathing and grooming.
And if you need a vet during your stay you’ll find veterinary clinics at Batemans Bay, Caseys Beach, Surf Beach, Moruya, and more.
For more information check out our Holidaying with Pets itinerary.
