Hamilton Island
Clubhouse Restaurant on Dunk Island - A Hamilton Island food adventure
A grand food adventure that starts with a boat ride and culminates with delicious food and drinks with beautiful views over the Whitsundays
Hamilton Island
Hideaway Bay on Hamilton Island is tucked away just a 950m (1.9km return) walk from the 'Scenic Trail Entrance' which is located at the south eastern end of Catseye Beach.
Dog Friendly trips
Bright is overall a very dog friendly town. Dogs are allowed on lead in the town of Bright and are welcome at the Brewery and some other cafes. There is also plenty of places for swimming access and bushwalks.
High Country Mountains, Lakes and Towns
There is currently no dedicated free camping in Bright that is close to the town centre however there are two options for free camping near Bright.
There is currently no dedicated free camping in Bright that is close to the town centre however there are two options for free camping near Bright.
If you haven't heard of them before, a swim out room is a hotel or resort room that opens straight into the shared hotel pool - you can literally swim out from your room. Swim out rooms are as tropical holiday feels as you can get without the
If Port Douglas is the resort capital of Australia, Palm Cove is its little sister with the added benefit of everything within walking distance, and it's closer to the airport for a quick weekend away.
I would stay again for the great location, excellent buffet breakfast (though not so much for vegans), new clean room and nice staff but would choose a better bed configuration for my stay and probably not plan dinner in the hotel again without checking if they were honouring drink specials.
This list will give you some great ideas on where you can find dog friendly beaches for your day trips and holidays on the Great Ocean Road
If you want to be able to swim year round including on your winter holiday there are parks with indoor & heated indoor pools so not only can you swim when it's cold but also when there is bad weather.
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I love Hamilton Island. Ever since I was lucky enough to visit as a kid it's had a special place in my heart as one of those happy places that just gives out good time tropical holiday vibes. You step off the plane and just know you have escaped reality for the duration of your stay.
If you haven't heard of them before, a swim out room is a hotel or resort room that opens straight into the shared hotel pool - you can literally swim out from your room. Swim out rooms are as tropical holiday feels as you can get without the
Bright BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks Bright 350 metre walk from the brewery and a stones throw from the splash park Big4 Tasman is in a nice central location to walk to all the best spots in Bright. * Pet-Friendly Bogong 2 Bedroom Spa Cabin * Pet-Friendly 2 Bedroom Cabin Book on Expedia
Geelong and the Bellarine (and beyond on the Surf Coast) have some cafes that have vegan breakfast to rival the best!
Bright is a great place to visit with a dog for a short break or a longer holiday. It has plenty of dog-friendly things to do and is day trip distance from other high country destinations. Here are some ideas for different kinds of dog friendly accommodation in Bright so
Feature Image above from Expedia Discovery Parks Narooma is a beachfront Caravan Park in a lovely leafy location, 5 - 10 minutes' drive from the main things to do around Narooma. It has a gorgeous infinity pool, cabins and campground, family-friendly activities and the region has things to do
The Geelong Botanic Gardens are a tranquil place to visit, with a variety of themed areas to wander including a greenhouse with indoor plants, fern harden, cottage garden, rose garden and ferns. Both the gardens and the cafe* are dog-friendly.
Trying to find ideas for things to do on the weekend? We have loads of beautiful waterfalls to visit all over Victoria that make for a great stop on day trips and weekends away. While not every waterfall is on this list, this list includes some of the best waterfalls
A great overview to find some inspiration on where you can go for a day trip or weekend away in Victoria. This list is ordered by length to help you find walks within you (and your dogs) capabilities. Keep in mind, if there is no short walks where you are
About 400 metres into this walk all I could think was this must be one of the best short rainforest walks in Australia, and its dog friendly! In such a tiny 1.4km loop, when you take the left path first you walk through some genuinely spectacular rainforest, down into
There is so many places to eat with a view around Bribie Island and Sandstone Point that I didn’t get to visit all of them, but here are some good ones to get you started!
This nice easy circuit walk was an awesome accidental find, with lots of birds to spot, plenty of shade and bird hide mid way round the circuit. Quick Fact Box - Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre & WalksTrack notes and photos are for supplementary information to help you see what a