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Pet-friendly holidays in Tasmania
Three Tassie holiday parks and plenty of room for your dog to come along!
Planning a trip with your four-legged travel companion? Pets are welcome at all Tassie Getaway Parks across St Helens, Ulverstone and Stanley.
At Tassie Getaway Parks, we understand the importance of holidaying with your furry family members. Beyond being pet-friendly, our parks are surrounded by a variety of pet-friendly experiences, beaches, and cafes.
Explore each of our parks below. When you're making your booking, you can let us know you're travelling with a pet.
Explore our parks
St Helens
For East Coast adventures, settle in at St Helens. Enjoy coastal walks, relax on the beach at the picture-perfect Binalong Bay (just a 15-minute drive away), discover local cafés, and explore the Bay of Fires.
Ulverstone
Enjoy a Tassie getaway in Ulverstone. Stay close to the coast while discovering the hidden gems of Tasmania’s North West.
Stanley
A rugged, coastal stay to enjoy beach walks, cafés and the town’s spectacular setting. Stanley holiday park is ideal for a family getaway.
St Helens
For East Coast adventures with your dog, settle in at St Helens. Head out for beach walks, relax at local cafés, or spend your days exploring the Bay of Fires. Here's what you need to know before booking:
Where dogs can stay: Classic Open Plan Cabins sleeping up to four or six guests, plus all caravan and camping sites, including powered, unpowered and ensuite options.
Dog-related fee: An additional $25 cleaning fee applies to cabin stays with dogs and is charged on arrival.
Peak periods: Dogs are welcome year-round, including peak periods, subject to availability. Minimum stays may apply during peak season or special events.
Out and about: Visit Paddy’s Island dog beach at Beaumaris or explore the signed dog-friendly areas around St Helens. For a café stop, try Lifebuoy Café or the café at East Coast Village Providore, which provide outdoor dog-friendly seating.
Ulverstone
Bring your dog along for a North West Coast getaway. Dog-friendly beaches and café stops are both a short walk from the park. Here's what you need to know before booking:
Where dogs can stay: Caravan and camping sites, including pet-friendly powered and unpowered options at the seasonal Buttons Creek campground. Selected cabins also welcome dogs; contact the park to confirm a suitable cabin before booking.
Dog-related fee: An additional $25 cleaning fee applies to cabin stays with dogs and is charged on arrival.
Peak periods: Dogs are welcome year-round, including peak periods, subject to availability. Buttons Creek campground opens seasonally, so check its operating dates if that’s where you’d like to stay.
Out and about: Take your dog to Buttons Creek Beach or the dog-walking section of Ulverstone Beach. Beach Hut Coffee welcomes dogs and sits near the beach access; Thirty Three Cups also offers dog-friendly outdoor seating.
Stanley
Stanley is a magical historic town with a few important rules for local wildlife. Bring your dog to Stanley and enjoy beach walks, cafés and the town’s spectacular setting, while helping protect the Little Penguins that live nearby.
Where dogs can stay: Selected dog-friendly cabins and some powered sites at the rear of the park, away from penguin habitat. Contact the park to confirm the right cabin or site for your stay. Dogs cannot stay in the motel units or Heritage House.
Dog-related fee: An additional $25 cleaning fee applies to cabin stays with dogs and is charged on arrival.
Peak periods: Dogs are welcome year-round, including peak periods, subject to availability. Pet-friendly spaces are limited, so confirm your dog’s stay with the park.
Out and about: Walk the signed dog-friendly section of Tatlow’s Beach beyond the park or visit the designated off-lead area in the centre of Godfreys Beach. Touchwood Café has outdoor seating where you can stop with your dog. Dogs are not permitted on the beach directly in front of the park.
Protecting Stanley’s penguins: Keep your dog on a lead around the park and inside after dark. Do not take dogs to the foreshore at night for penguin viewing.
Good to know before you book
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring my dog during school holidays or other peak dates?
Yes. All three parks welcome dogs during peak periods, subject to suitable accommodation and availability. Peak-season minimum stays and booking conditions may also apply.
Do I need to tell the park about my dog?
Yes. Add your dog’s details when booking and confirm the arrangement with the park.
How many dogs can I bring?
The parks generally allow up to two pets per cabin or site. Contact the park to discuss arrangements.
What are the rules during our stay?
Keep dogs on a lead around the park, clean up after them and don’t leave them unattended. Please note, dogs are not permitted in shared facilities such as amenities or camp kitchens. Additional wildlife protection rules also apply at Stanley.
