Geelong Holiday Park

Geelong Holiday Park is a large caravan and cabin park in Belmont, on the south bank of the Barwon River. The site now trades as Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong, formerly BIG4 Geelong, so you may see any of those names on signs and booking sites. What matters for dog owners is flexibility: dogs are taken on both sites and in select cabins, which is more generous than parks that limit pets to camping only. Management approval is required before you arrive.

Dogs at the park

Dogs are allowed on specific powered and unpowered sites and in designated pet-friendly cabins, including a dog-friendly two-bedroom budget cabin. Breeds are generally kept to small and medium sizes, and park approval is needed before your stay. Fees vary and pets can sometimes stay at no extra charge, so confirm the current rate and rules when you book. Availability tightens in peak periods, so ring ahead rather than assuming a pet-friendly site or cabin will be free.

Max: approval is required, not implied. Call before you book, confirm the fee and the size limit, and get your pet-friendly cabin or site locked in.

The park and the river

The park has full caravan and camping facilities alongside its cabin options and is set up for families and travellers passing through Geelong. The Barwon River Trail is on the doorstep for on-leash walks, and the Barwon River Loop makes an easy morning circuit from your site. Belmont Dog Park is close by for a fenced off-leash run.

While you're out there

Sails Holiday Park is the other pet-friendly caravan park on this side of Geelong if you want a comparison. More options are on the VIC dog-friendly stays guide and the Belmont destination page.