Hill End Lodge

Hill End Lodge at 3538 Hill End Road is a cabin stay on the edge of the historic Hill End goldfields village, and it takes dogs of any size in its cabins for a flat $30 per stay. For a township that is mostly heritage cottages and National Parks camping, it is the main commercial option where a dog can stay inside the room with you.

Dogs at the Hill End Lodge

Dogs of any size are welcome in the designated pet-friendly cabins, with an additional fee of $30 per stay. Dogs only, no cats. Food and water bowls are provided, though it is worth bringing your own bedding and treats. Service animals are exempt from the fee. Pet-friendly cabins are limited, so request the dog-friendly room explicitly when you book and confirm current terms directly, since policies can shift.

The place and the vibe

The cabins come with air conditioning, TV and ensuites, a self-contained setup rather than a serviced hotel, and guests rate the comfy beds and cheerful staff. Free self-parking sits right at the cabins with flat access. Kangaroos, king parrots and other birds move through the grounds, so keep the dog managed outside the cabin.

Getting there and parking

Hill End sits high on the Central Tablelands, about an hour from both Mudgee and Bathurst on winding country roads. The lodge is on the main approach into the village, walking distance from the historic Royal Hotel and the general store, where the Royal allows dogs on its outer verandah.

While you're out there

The Hill End Historic Site is surprisingly dog-friendly for a National Parks village: dogs on leads are welcome on public roads, walking tracks, lookouts and picnic areas, which covers most of the old gold-rush streets. Bald Hill Track and Murrays Track give longer leashed walks through the mining landscape, but check NPWS signage for restricted sections. If you would rather camp, the Village Campground and Glendora Campground both take dogs on leads nearby.