Clewleys Country Haven

Clewleys Country Haven is a family-operated bush retreat at 385 Spa Water Road, Iredale, in the hills behind the Lockyer Valley between Brisbane and Toowoomba. It is a quiet, low-key property on the edge of the range, and pets are welcome by prior arrangement, which makes it a workable overnight stop for self-contained travellers crossing the Great Dividing Range with a dog.

Dogs at the haven

The policy is arrangement-first: call management on (07) 4630 3477 before booking, confirm that your dog is approved for your dates, and ask exactly where dogs can and cannot go. Around the property, dogs stay on a lead and supervised, and stay out of the communal spaces. No pet fee is published, so get it confirmed on the phone. Bring your own supplies: this is a rural block, not a town park, so food, bedding, bowls and waste bags all travel with you.

The place

Accommodation is two-bedroom, self-contained country bungalows set up for self-catering, with air conditioning, and the property adds an outdoor pool and spa, a full-size tennis court, a recreation room with an open wood fireplace and table tennis, and undercover BBQ space. Accessible features include wheelchair-friendly parking. The setting is open bush and rural views down over the valley floor, with room for a dog to walk at heel. It suits a quiet country stay far more than a facilities-heavy family park.

Getting there and out with the dog

Max: rural properties around here have livestock as neighbours, so a short lead is the default. Ask the hosts where a dog can run loose before you unclip.

From the Warrego Highway, take Blanchview Road and follow it up into the hills to Spa Water Road; the drive from Toowoomba is about 20 minutes, from Brisbane roughly two hours. On-site parking sits at the door. For a leg-stretch on the way through, the climb up Table Top at Rangeville is the classic Toowoomba walk, Gatton Off Leash Dog Park covers the valley floor, and Murphys Creek Tavern is a dog-friendly pub stop on the range side.

Best for self-contained couples and families who want a quiet bush base and are happy to confirm pet details directly. Compare with Gatton Caravan Park down in the valley, or browse the Queensland pet-friendly stays list and the Iredale destination guide.