We go over the best dog friendly caravan parks NT and dog friendly resorts NT Australia. We know people love to travel with their pets and there is no better place to explore then the expansive northern red Australian outback. CU in NT, mate!
Dog friendly caravan parks NT
Darwin & beyond
(includes Howard Springs, Batchelor, Berry Springs, Litchfield Park, Adelaide River, Cox Peninsula & Dundee Beach)
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park – Greater Darwin area
Howard Springs is in the greater Darwin area, around 29KM from the Darwin CBD.
The dog friendly accommodation options at this park are limited to the powered and ensuite caravan sites.
We would suggest contacting the park prior to making a booking just to make sure your dog will be approved.
Other facilities include a Camp Kitchen, BBQ’s, laundry, jumping pillow, playground, water/splash park, swimming pool and free internet.
PH: 08 8983 1169 or 1300 831 169
Enquiries by phone or email through Contacts page on their website
Bookings online through https://big4howardsprings.com.au/
170 Whitewood Road, Darwin, NT 0835
Tumbling Waters Park – South of Berry Springs (Greater Darwin region)
This holiday park is around a 40-minute drive south of Darwin and 20-min south of Palmerston, close to Berry Springs.
Their caravan sites are pet friendly for small dogs only; they are not permitted into any of the cabins and you must contact the park to get your dog pre-approved prior to booking.
Other facilities include an inhouse bar and restaurant, outdoor cinema, free WIFI, saltwater pool in addition to a Camp Kitchen, BBQ’s and a laundry.
PH: 08 8988 6255
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through https://www.tumblingwatersholidaypark.com.au/
Cox Peninsula Rd, Berry Springs, NT 0838
Arnhem Land, Katherine & surrounds
(includes Daly River, Top Springs, Pine Creek, Kakadu, Nitmiluk, Mataranka, Nhulunbuy & East Arnhem)
Manbulloo Homestead Caravan Park – Katherine area
Manbulloo is an operating cattle property on the banks of the Katherine River and is a short 15-minute drive in to town.
The caravan park is pet friendly with powered and unpowered caravan sites as accommodation options.
Several of their cabin types also allow dogs outside and have either chains or gates on the verandahs.
Here is a link to their Pet Policy for you to read prior to making your booking; https://manbulloohomesteadcaravanpark.com.au/your-pets/
Other facilities include a Camp Kitchen, BBQ’s and coin-operated laundry.
PH: 08 8972 1559 or 0437 329 240
Enquiries and bookings by phone or email to
275 Murnburlu Road (off Victoria Highway), Katherine (or Cossack), NT 0850
Territory Manor Motel & Caravan Park – Mataranka
This park allows dogs at their various types of site as well as in the onsite accommodation.
There are charges if dogs are inside and that may also attract an additional charge if any damage is done by your dog.
Here is a link to their current types of accommodation, terms and conditions and pet policy; http://territorymanor.com.au/rooms-rates/
Other facilities include an onsite restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch & dinner), BBQ, laundry and swimming pool. They are also close to the thermal pools.
PH: 08 8975 4516
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through http://territorymanor.com.au/
51 Martin Road, Mataranka, NT 0852
Tennant Creek, Central Desert, Alice Springs & Uluru
(includes Ooramina, Kings Creek, Kings Canyon, Yulara & Ghan)
Outback Caravan Park – Tennant Creek
This park has their camping and caravan sites as their pet friendly accommodation option.
You must contact them prior to booking to get your dog approved. Dogs are strictly not permitted in the cabins.
Other facilities include a Camp Kitchen, BBQ’s, laundry, free WIFI, swimming pool, licensed beer garden café and a mini-mart.
PH: 08 8962 2459
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through https://www.outbacktennantcreek.com.au/
71 Peko Road, Tennant Creek, NT 0860
Alice Springs Tourist Park – Araluen (Alice Springs)
The camping and caravan sites are the dog friendly accommodation NT option at this park; subject to it being a small dog that you have had pre-approved prior to making your booking.
Dogs are not permitted in any of the cabins.
Other facilities include a Camp Kitchen, BBQ’s, coin-operated laundry, TV room, playground, ATM, free WIFI and a swimming pool.
PH: 08 8952 2547 or 1300 823 404
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through http://alicespringstouristpark.com.au/
70 Larapinta Dr, Araluen, NT 0870
Dog friendly resorts
Darwin & beyond
(includes Howard Springs, Batchelor, Berry Springs, Litchfield Park, Adelaide River, Cox Peninsula & Dundee Beach)
Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments – Darwin area
Coconut Grove is a suburb of Darwin; 6KM from the airport and a 15-minute drive to the CBD. The famous Nightcliff Markets are close by.
These holiday apartments do have a selection of pet friendly apartments; you would need to get your dog pre-approved prior to booking.
The apartments would also be subject to availability and seasonality.
PH: 08 8985 0500 or 1800 089 116
Enquiries by phone or email to
Book online through http://www.coconutgroveapartments.com.au/
146 Dick Ward Drive, Coconut Grove, Darwin, NT 0810
AAOK Lakes Resort & Caravan Park – Berry Springs (Greater Darwin region)
The dog friendly accommodation option at this resort and caravan park are the camping and caravan sites only.
Our recommendation would be to contact the park to get your dog approved prior to making your booking.
Other facilities include an onsite licensed restaurant, laundry, commercial kitchen, gym and swimming pool.
Close by are the Territory Wildlife Park and Berry Springs swimming hole.
PH: 08 8988 6277
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through https://www.lakesresortcaravanpark.com.au/
170 Doris Rd (off Cox Peninsular Rd), Berry Springs, NT 0837
Arnhem Land, Katherine & surrounds
(includes Daly River, Top Springs, Pine Creek, Kakadu, Nitmiluk, Mataranka, Nhulunbuy & East Arnhem)
Knotts Crossing Resort – Katherine
This resort has their camping/caravan sites and their cabins as their dog friendly accommodation NT option.
Other facilities include an onsite bar and restaurant, guest laundry, 2 swimming pools and free WIFI.
PH: 08 8972 2511
Enquiries by phone or email through Contacts page on website.
Bookings online through https://knottscrossing.com.au/
Corner of Giles Street & Cameron Street, Katherine, NT 0851
Katherine River Lodge Motel
This lodge/motel advertises that they are pet friendly; our recommendation would be to contact them to make sure your dog is approved before making a booking.
Facilities include free WIFI, BBQ area, swimming pool and off-street parking.
PH: 08 8971 0266
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through http://katherineriverlodge.com.au/
50 Giles St, Katherine, NT 0851
Tennant Creek, Central Desert, Alice Springs & Uluru
(includes Ooramina, Kings Creek, Kings Canyon, Yulara & Ghan)
Kings Canyon Resort – Petermann (West of Alice Springs)
This resort is approximately half way between Alice Springs and Uluru.
The major roads are sealed. Alternative roads are unsealed and require 4WD; planning your route is important.
A dog is permitted in the camping area of the resort only and must be on a lead at all times, which makes this a great spot for dog friendly caravan parks NT.
No dogs are permitted in the resort accommodation or in National Park areas.
Campground guests may also use the resort facilities such as the bars, restaurants, convenience stores and petrol station
PH: 08 8956 7442 (for Campground bookings)
Enquiries by phone or email to
Luritja Road, Watarrka National Park, NT 0872
Alice on Todd Apartments – The Gap (Alice Springs)
The Gap is a suburb of Alice Springs.
These apartments are dog friendly, with a selection of 4 x-Studio and 3 x 1-bedroom units as their accommodation option.
The 2-bedroom apartments at this property are not dog friendly.
You need to advise the property that you are bringing your dog prior to making your booking. Here is a link to their current Pet Policy; https://www.aliceontodd.com/pets.html
The units are self-contained, there are security gates on all entrances, secure onsite parking at your door is included as is free WIFI, A/C, and the complex has a swimming pool, spa, playground and a games room.
PH: 08 8953 8033
Enquiries by phone or email to
Book direct online through https://www.aliceontodd.com/
1 Strehlow Street, The Gap, NT 0870
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