Travel & Leisure

Going away camping with your dog is a great way to leave behind the hustle and bustle of city life to take in some fresh air, beautiful scenery and get back to basics. Check if the camp spot is pet friendly first There are plenty of free camping spots and holiday parks that are pet friendly to pitch your tent in. Just make sure that you...

Outside of Port Philip Bay, Warrnambool is Victoria’s largest coastal city, but you could be forgiven for thinking it’s just a sleepy little town. It’s a quiet, pretty and historic place with a lot more happening than you’d expect and it is a great place to head to if caravan or camping with your dog. There’s a thriving public art scene in Warrnambool and it’s...

If you're planning on a road trip in Victoria with your dog, you should be sure to add the beautiful Gippsland region into your caravan or camping itinerary. Tourism is one of the major contributors to the economy here, and following the bushfires and impact of COVID-19, now more than ever, regions like Gippsland need your support. It doesn’t take much to help small communities...

If you’re after an awesome caravan and camping spot to head to with your dog, just a short drive from the Melbourne CBD, then look no further than Lilydale, in the Yarra Valley. The caravan and camping lifestyle is one of discovery, and there's so much to discover in this hort trip from the city.   It’s perfect for a short stay or even a day...

Like Wodonga, Bendigo is well known to any caravanning enthusiast.  In fact, Bendigo is so good for caravanners that the Caravan Industry Victoria host an annual expo here. It’s pretty much in the middle of Victoria, surrounded by rich agricultural land, and apart from its appeal to those interested in the gold rush period, it’s also a place for the architecture enthusiasts and anyone that...

There are two places within a couple hours of Sydney to head to with your dog, the Blue Mountains and Kangaroo Valley. Both were hit by the January 2020 bushfires, then COVID-19 and, as with many local townships, they are in desperate need of a cash injection. So apart from having a great time with your dog, you’ll be helping folks in need of a...

If you are heading away with your dog and plan on staying near a river, beach or other waterway, it is really important to keep your dog safe.   Here are my top tips to keep your dog safe in water. 1. Not all dogs can swim, try out in shallows first Dog’s aren’t always natural swimmers and can drown as fast (or faster) than a...

It’s no secret to caravanners that Wodonga is a great place to park up and spend a week or so relaxing. In fact, there’s even a massive caravanning expo here every year called the Border Expo, though in 2020 this will be replaced with a virtual show. Wodonga is on the main route when heading north from Melbourne to escape the Winter, or south from...

Hiking with your dog is a natural and enjoyable way for people and dogs to stay fit and provides time for quality bonding between you and your dog. Before heading off for a hiking trail, of course do your research first make sure that dogs are allowed. Prepare before hiking with your dog If you are just starting out, ease yourself and your dog into...

Castlemaine combines the homely feel of a country town, with the convenience you get in the city. There’s something for everyone here and is an awesome location to head to on a caravan and camping holiday or road trip in Victoria. Where to stay when caravanning in Castlemaine Dogs and cats are now welcome at the BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park. Dogs & cats are welcome to...