Tallarook Motor Inn

Tallarook Motor Inn sits on Stonehaven Avenue beside the Macquarie River in Dubbo, and it is one of the more genuinely pet-minded motels in the region. It keeps dedicated pet-friendly rooms, and the river walkway starts about 30 metres from the door, so the dog gets a proper walk without anyone getting in a car.

Dogs at the Tallarook Motor Inn

Pets stay in specific pet-friendly rooms, not every room, so book direct and name what you need. Those rooms have vinyl flooring, which keeps things practical with a dog. Pets are taken on request and a charge of around $15 has been reported, so confirm the current fee when you book. Dogs must be on a lead around the property and should not be left unattended in the room. With only a handful of pet rooms, booking ahead matters more here than at a big caravan park.

Max: ask for a pet room by name when you call. The vinyl floors are the giveaway, and they are the difference between an easy checkout and a carpet cleaning conversation.

The vibe

Rooms come with full kitchens, large fridges and balconies, and staff get repeated mentions for being welcoming. It reads as a comfortable country motel rather than anything fancy, and the river position makes it a strong base for a Dubbo stop with the dog. Balconies give an outdoor option without leaving the room key behind.

Out with the dog

The Tracker Riley Cycleway loops the Macquarie River and links up with the walkway near the motel for an on-lead riverside circuit. Buckingham Dog Park covers the off-lead run, and Alchemy on Victoria is a coffee stop in town.

More options are on the New South Wales pet friendly stays guide and the Dubbo destination page.