BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay

BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay is a large caravan park in Belgian Gardens, Townsville, with ocean views across Rowes Bay, powered sites, cabins, a camp kitchen, BBQs and a tennis court. It is a full-service family park rather than a boutique stay, and the pet policy leans cautious rather than open-door.

Dogs at the park

Small dogs are accepted, mainly on powered sites and in select pet-friendly accommodation, and well-behaved is a stated requirement. Pets are generally welcomed outside peak season rather than year-round. Approval is not automatic: call the park on 1800 751 845 before you book to confirm availability, which sites or cabins are pet-friendly, and any fee. Fees and exact size limits are not published, so lock both down on that call rather than trusting the online booking system.

Max: ring the park before you commit. Small-dog-only and seasonal restrictions catch people out if they just book online and turn up.

The place

Sites include powered caravan and camping spots plus cabins, some with artificial grass underfoot, and the park fronts the Rowes Bay foreshore. Expect a busy, family-oriented park in season, with the Strand precinct and its cafés a few minutes away.

Getting there and parking

The park is on Cape Pallarenda Road at Rowes Bay, about ten minutes' drive from the Townsville CBD. Parking is on site at your site or cabin, and Townsville Airport is roughly fifteen minutes away by car.

Close by with the dogs

For breakfast or coffee, Sirens Bayside is in the same suburb, and Fish and Fowl Co is the local restaurant pick. For a night off from camping, Yongala Lodge by The Strand is a short drive south in North Ward.

More options are on the Queensland dog friendly stays guide and the Belgian Gardens destinations page.