Gawler Caravan Park
- Dogs
- Welcome
- Size cap
- No cap
- Pet fee
- $10
- Where
- Gawler, SA
- Policy checked
- 2026-06-11
What visitors mention
Pet policy
Yes. The Gawler Caravan Park welcomes pets. The pet policy includes specific conditions: - Which Rooms/Accommodation: Pets (both dogs and cats) are allowed in designated cabins and on-site accommodation, but prior arrangement and management approval are required before arrival. - Size Limit: There is no specific size limit mentioned, but dogs of any size are welcome at the discretion of the management. A maximum of two pets is allowed per guest per stay. - Fee: There is an additional fee of AU$10 per pet, per night. - Other Rules: Pets are strictly prohibited in the office, amenities blocks, B
Gawler Caravan Park sits at 7 Main North Road, a short walk from the Murray Street shopping strip, and it takes dogs in designated cabins and on sites with prior approval from management. For a base at the southern gateway to the Barossa, it is one of the few stays in town where the dog can come inside a cabin with you, provided you arrange it before you arrive.
Dogs at the Gawler Caravan Park
Pets, dogs and cats both, are allowed in designated cabins and on-site accommodation, but only with prior arrangement and management approval before arrival, so ask for a pet-friendly option when you book rather than turning up with the dog and hoping. The fee is AU$10 per pet per night, and the cap is two pets per booking. There is no published size limit, though acceptance of larger dogs is at management's discretion. Around the park, dogs stay on a leash in the public areas, and pets are barred from the office, the amenities blocks and the barbecue and playground areas. If you take a cabin, plan on the dog going where you go, since pets cannot be left unattended in the rooms.
Worth knowing
Guests consistently rate the cleanliness of the cabins and amenities, and the park has powered sites, a barbecue area and friendly hosts. Its handiest feature is the walk: the Murray Street shops and cafes are reachable on foot, so you can get breakfast and groceries without moving the car. Gawler's train station also puts Adelaide within reach if you want a city day without the dog.
Getting there and parking
The park is on Main North Road as it enters Gawler from the south, just under an hour's drive from Adelaide's northern suburbs, with parking at your site or cabin.
Close by with the dogs
For an off-leash run, the fenced Clonlea Reserve Fenced Dog Park is a short drive across town, and the Gawler Small Dog Park gives smaller dogs their own space. On the way back, Cafe Nova and The Javahut welcome dogs at their outdoor tables.
More options are on the South Australia pet friendly stays guide and the Gawler destination page.
Policy verified 11 June 2026 Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
