Belmont Lakeside Holiday Park

Belmont Lakeside Holiday Park sits on the shores of Lake Macquarie at 24 Paley Crescent, Belmont South, on a peninsula nearly surrounded by water. It is genuinely set up for dogs rather than merely tolerating them, with pet-friendly cabins, designated sites and an onsite dog wash.

Dogs at the Belmont Lakeside Holiday Park

Dogs are welcome year-round, including school holidays, in specific pet-friendly cabins and villas or on designated caravan and camping sites, up to two dogs per booking. Bookings must be pre-approved by management, so call ahead rather than booking online and hoping.

Leads apply everywhere in the park, dogs cannot be left unattended at any time, and a cleaning fee may apply for cabin stays. Confirm the finer print, including any breed exclusions and exact fees, at booking since the park's own policy page is the final word.

Max: the dog wash is the detail that matters here. Lake swims plus a free wash station on the way back to the cabin is the difference between a good stay and a sandy car.

The vibe

Facilities run to a camp kitchen, barbecue area, playground and lake views from much of the site, with walking paths along the lake edge starting directly from the park. It suits families and touring travellers after a lakefront base with real dog infrastructure.

Getting there

The park sits just off the Pacific Highway side of Belmont South, with on-site parking at most sites. Belmont town centre is within walking distance.

While you're out there

For off-leash time, Belmont Dog Park is a short drive north, and the Fernleigh Track handles a long leashed walk.

Cafes with pet-friendly outdoor seating in Belmont include The Trading Post Cafe, and the sister Sails Holiday Park holds a pet cabin with a fenced yard if this one books out. More options are in the New South Wales pet stay guide and on the Belmont South destination page.