Gold Nugget Tourist Park

Gold Nugget Tourist Park sits directly on the Midland Highway (A300) in Epsom, just north of Bendigo. It is a well-reviewed caravan and tourist park with cabins, camp sites, and solid family facilities, and the key draw for dog owners is that selected cabins are pet-friendly - but they are limited, cost $20 per pet per night, and you must confirm the right unit type at booking.

Pet policy. Pets are allowed in designated pet-friendly cabins (maximum 2 per room) and on designated caravan and camping sites. The fee is $20 per pet, per night, paid directly to the park on arrival. The non-negotiable rule: pets must not be left unattended - not in the cabin, not at your site. Book ahead and state clearly that you need a pet-friendly unit, because the park will not default you into one.

The grounds. Dogs are welcome in most outdoor areas around your cabin or site, but the leash rule applies everywhere within the park at all times. Off-limits zones are firm: communal amenity blocks, the pool area, the playground, and the camp kitchen. On the practical side, there is a dog wash facility on site, which saves you leaving muddy paw prints in the cabin. Reviews consistently flag the amenities as clean, and the park also runs a giant jumping pillow, mini-golf course, laundry, and function centre.

Location and nearby. The highway frontage makes the park easy to find and straightforward for towing or larger setups. Each cabin and site generally has dedicated parking alongside the accommodation. Reception hours sit roughly 8:30am to 6:00pm, but treat that as indicative and confirm at booking. For a meal or a coffee run into Bendigo, a short drive gets you to The Green Olive or Old Boundary Hotel, both of which welcome dogs.

Before you book. Confirm that the specific cabin allocated to your reservation is pet-friendly, and double-check reception hours if you are arriving late. If you cannot stay with your dog for the full duration - including evenings - this is not the right park, because the unattended-pet rule is strictly applied.

Best move: call the park directly to lock in a pet-friendly cabin before you commit online, and ask about arrival logistics if you are towing.

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.