Feature: Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay
For a high-definition experience of nature, step out of your caravan or unzip your tent.
From a walkway that sends you 500 million years into the past to a star-filled skyline just kilometres from Sydney Harbour Bridge, New South Wales is full of diverse wonders. And a cabin, recreational vehicle or camping spot gives you the freedom and convenience of encountering the immediacy of nature – the coastline breeze, cockatoos gliding into view, the serenity of the forest – all up close. The flexibility of camping and caravan life often allows for travelling with pets and even if you’re not accompanied by a furry friend, there are diverse accommodation options for all lifestyles.
Glamping takes camping to the next level: modern couples might enjoy a stay in a resort-style glamtainer. This cutting-edge set-up also works as a family-friendly option – as do lavish glamping tents. A tiny home can create maximum impact with its savvy use of space. These choices offer convenient features that also showcase the romance of outdoor life: like a balcony for easy al fresco dining, unrushed relaxing and watching birdlife. From here, you’re just footsteps from the surf, scenic headlands, national parks, regional highlights and endless adventures.
Shoalhaven NSW
Your safari tent at Holiday Haven Bendalong celebrates nature while showcasing modern glamping amenities. From the outdoor deck, you can barbecue under the eucalypts or stargaze once the Milky Way lights up. There’s a spacious queen bed and roomy bunk beds – perfect for relaxing after you explore the Bendalong Headland and Walking Track, hit the surf conditions at Bendalong (Inyadda) Beach, or marvel at the stingrays at Washerwomans Beach. There are also good spots for casting a line, settling by the sand for fish and chips and if you’re lucky, you might see rainbow lorikeets, kangaroos and other local wildlife.
Explore Holiday Haven Bendalong.
Port Stephens NSW
With its large undercover deck surrounded by palm fronds, your Luxury Beach Tent instantly feels like a tropical holiday getaway. And with climate-controlled settings, you can laze on lounges and beds in maximum comfort. Just a short walk away is One Mile Beach’s shoreline, where white sand stretches for over a kilometre – creating a serene setting for sunbathing and taking in the Port Stephens scenery. Trek to Bennetts Head for romantic panoramic views, let kids slide down the famous sand dune, catch a surf break and glimpse whales and dolphins if you’re here at the right time. Observe marsupials in treetops at nearby Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary or head to Stockton Sand Dunes for a camel ride.
Explore Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach.
The Tweed, NSW
Your Hideaway Glamping Tent captures the rugged coastal charm of the Tweed region, with an undercover balcony for outdoor dining, barbecuing and admiring nearby greenery. There’s a giant LCD TV and modern facilities for lazing indoors, but Pottsville’s attractions will likely draw out the family. The beach is close by, as are weekend markets selling local arts and crafts, produce from regional growers and stalls featuring Portuguese tarts and shaved-ice treats. For a special-occasion meal, award-winning Pipit celebrates the region in inventive ways: tableware is made from leftover bones with a Northern Rivers ceramicist and diners receive a map detailing the 40+ local businesses that supply the coffee, flowers, spirits, seafood and other ingredients that make dining here so special.
Explore Tweed Holiday Parks Pottsville North.
Byron Bay & surrounds, NSW
Sink into the Signature Tiny Home’s rooftop deck lounge: the ocean views are breathtaking at any hour of day, but the sunrise and sunsets over Clarkes Beach especially so. The wraparound verandah – and outdoor shower – also maximise Byron Bay’s coastal charms. Step outside and follow the coastline to the 19th-century Cape Byron Lighthouse. Its towering location offers sweeping views of the water and hinterland. From here, enjoy the Walgun Cape Byron walking track, venture into national parks or feel the nightlife buzz via Bar Heather, settle in for a sophisticated waterside dinner at Beach Byron Bay or enjoy a rustic farmside brunch at Three Blue Ducks.
Explore Tiny Home at Reflections Byron Bay.
Ettalong Beach, NSW
These sleekly upcycled shipping containers boast the upsides of hotel living (heated towel racks, bar fridges, luxurious lounging) with the breezy, nature-embracing spirit of modern camping (a generous patio for barbecuing, floor-to-ceiling glass doors showcasing the outdoors). Follow the sea breeze to Umina Beach’s 4km-long sandy expanse. The waves can be friendly to beginner-level surfers, while the skate park is one of the Central Coast’s biggest with a bouldering wall, BMX track and tennis court nearby. Ascend to Mount Ettalong Lookout for a sweeping beach view and grab award-winning pastries at Bremen Patisserie, famous for a chilli-packed pie that might be the world’s hottest.
Explore NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort.
North Sydney NSW
Forget your alarm clock and wake up to harmonious birdsong instead. Encounter the beauty of Lane Cove National Park, with the contemporary conveniences and rustic glamour of a deluxe safari tent – all while close to the city centre. From your private deck, take in the glittering stars in this serene bushland setting. With a spacious lounge and comfortable beds for four, this is a welcome refuge after many adventurous hours spotting crimson rosellas, sugar gliders, water dragons, swamp wallabies and other local wildlife. You can also paddle down the river, explore the park’s picnic areas and uncover countless paths, from a heritage trail to a guided forest therapy walk.
Explore Discovery Parks – Lane Cove.
There’s no need to worry about a pet sitter when your furry friend can accompany your travels. From the lo-fi charm of camping and caravanning in holiday parks to sophisticated cabins and villas, flexible accommodation options reflect the rise in pet ownership. With half the country owning a dog, sites are welcoming four-legged guests with agility parks, wash stations, enclosed decks for safe snoozing, off-leash areas and other pooch-friendly features. Whether you’re travelling solo, with a partner, or have brought along every pet-loving member of your family, there are many ways to enjoy the beaches, bushland and scenic attractions of NSW while accompanied by your canine.
Byron Bay & surrounds, NSW
The park’s many pet-friendly choices include a 2 Bedroom Standard Villa with a sunny living area and four beds to sink into. There’s the leafy, fenced deck and Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay’s dog agility park, where your pooch can attempt the bar jumps and ramps and take a ‘pugshot’ afterwards. At dog-friendly Tallow Beach nearby, your canine can stay off-leash during a long intertidal stretch and run into the surf. That’s when Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay’s dog wash station will feel handy: hose down your pooch here and pamper them with shampoo, a well-conditioned coat and soothing blow-dry.
Explore Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay.
Ulladulla, NSW
With the exception of restricted breeds, this dog-friendly holiday park welcomes all canines. The accommodation choices range throughout the year, with limitations during peak holiday periods (like Christmas), but a recent trials opened the doors to more cabins and sites – creating more comfy spots for your friends to wag their tail. Head to Ulladulla Harbour Northern Beach, where dogs can wander off-leash. The 500 million-year-old Geological Time Walk and Ulladulla Wildflower Reserve present more scenic ways to get your steps together. The region’s other attractions include the historic Blessing of the Fleet festival, scenic Mollymook beaches (with pet-friendly paths and stretches of sand) and acclaimed waterfront spots for enjoying seafood.
Explore Holiday Haven Ulladulla.
Forster and surrounds, NSW
If the “Pets Allowed” sign didn’t make it clear, Reflections Hawks Nest is open to four-legged visitors. The accommodation choices include the Superior Villa, with plenty of spots for your pet to rest their scruffy head. The outdoor deck has room for lounging and firing up the barbecue, but is stylishly enclosed with timber – letting in the sun and coastal breeze while keeping your pooch safe. There’s a dog bath and drying area – which will be well-used after your pet explores the permitted areas of Jimmys Beach and Bennetts Beach. The view from the sand is stunning.
Explore Reflections Hawks Nest.
The Murray, NSW
From riverfront sites to powered ensuites and unpowered spots for tents and camper vans, this holiday park has accommodation for any dog owner’s needs. Beyond the large park grounds for walking your pet, marvel where the Victorian and NSW borders meet. Travel to the 1800s via the Murray River and bring your canine on a pet-friendly cruise. These historic waterways are home to the biggest fleet of operational paddle steamers on the planet. Deep in River Country, among the red gums, there’s plenty of natural beauty to admire – as well as grand contemporary art along the Echuca Moama Silo Art Trail, including Jimmy Dvate’s giant murals of local wildlife.
Explore Discovery Parks Maidens Inn, Moama.
Port Macquarie & surrounds
Located near the breakwall of colourful rocks lining the beach, this holiday park is well placed for optimising Port Macquarie’s beautiful coastline. Travelling with pets? Connect to a powered site for motor homes or caravans for a stay with features your pet will appreciate. Local attractions for your canine include Oxley Beach, Stuart Park (with areas for dogs big and small) and Nobbys Beach (see if the stick and ball library is still there)! Your pooch can join you for a Hastings River cruise or head into Burrawan State Forest to witness centuries-old Old Buttlebutt, the southern hemisphere’s biggest red bloodwood tree.
Explore NRMA Parks & Resorts Port Macquarie Breakwall Holiday Park.
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