Our Dog-Friendly Park Rules
Just good manners and common sense!
We kindly ask that all guests follow a few simple park guidelines to make sure everyone enjoys their stay.
Owner’s Responsibility
- Owners must take absolute responsibility for their dogs’ behaviour whilst in the Park.
- Dogs are to be kept on leash at all times except in designated off-leash areas.
- Owners are to correctly dispose of all droppings both within the Park and along Tarra Valley Road.
- Dogs are not to be allowed to chase, harm, or otherwise disturb wildlife.
- Abuse, physical, verbal, or otherwise will not be tolerated.
- We ask that you wash your hands after any contact with animals.
Dog’s Health
- Dogs visiting the park must have a current record of vaccination.
- Dogs must be otherwise healthy and free of fleas, worms, and other parasites.
Dog’s Temperament
- Aggressive dogs (or their owners) are simply not welcome.
- Excessive Barking or other noise is not considered acceptable behaviour.
Off-leash Areas
- Dogs may only enter an off-leash area if not currently in-use, or by invitation of the current user.
- Owners are to accompany their dogs at all times while in the off-leash areas
General
- Dogs likely to jump over, or otherwise evade the park’s fences are to be kept on-leash at all times, including inside the off-leash areas.
- Dogs are not to be left unattended in the Park – either take them with you, or make use of our day kennels.
- At night, dogs are to sleep inside – this applies equally to cabins or caravans and tents.
- Dogs are not permitted inside communal facilities (i.e, amenities block or laundry.)
- Best Friend Holiday Retreat is a dog-friendly property. We cannot accept other companion animals.
Cabin Specific
- Only completely house trained dogs are permitted inside the Park’s cabins. Additional cleaning charges may apply if we detect ‘accidents’ inside.
- Dogs are not to be left unattended inside the cabins, or their yards.
- Dogs are not to be washed inside the cabins – please make use of the free hydrobath instead.
Visiting Friends
- With or without dogs must report to reception on arrival, or as soon as practical, and if applicable, sign the dog rules agreement and pay the appropriate visitors’ fee.