Hobart Showground

Hobart Showground is a large, no frills motorhome and caravan park at 2 Howard Road, Glenorchy, the closest park of its kind to central Hobart. Dogs are welcome to stay with guests, which makes it a practical, budget base for a night or two while you explore the city rather than a scenic destination in its own right.

Dogs at the Hobart Showground

The park states that pets are welcome, with rules applying: dogs stay on a lead and under control around the sites, are cleaned up after immediately, and are not left unattended. There is no separate pet fee, with charges applied per vehicle per night, and no size limit listed. Declare your dog at the time of booking and confirm current conditions with the office, since the showground has been going through redevelopment work and details can change.

The place

Expect powered and unpowered sites on a mostly gravel and concrete base, with a dump point, hot showers, toilets and a laundry on site. It is functional, open and flat rather than green and shaded, so bring your own shade if your dog needs it. Reviewers note construction noise at times from the ongoing site works, and the rating sits lower than most holiday parks.

Getting there and parking

The showground is on Howard Road in Glenorchy, close to the Brooker Highway route into Hobart. Glenorchy's shops, cafes and library are nearby, and Metro Tasmania buses and the Intercity Cycleway run toward the city and MONA. The ground closes to campers during the Royal Hobart Show, typically in October, so check dates if travelling in spring.

Close by with the dogs

Chapel Street Reserve's fenced dog park is close by for a proper run, Agent Cooper is a local coffee stop, and Assemblage in New Town is a boutique bed and breakfast option if you want to be nearer the city.

Pepsi: it is a working showground rather than a leafy holiday park, so a self-contained rig and a dog that settles anywhere will be happiest here.

More dog friendly stays across Tasmania and things to do around Glenorchy are listed on PawScapes.