Kendalls on the Beach Holiday Park

Kendalls on the Beach Holiday Park takes a genuinely enviable position on the NSW south coast: it sits right at Kendalls Beach south of Kiama's town centre, so the day starts with sand rather than a parking hunt. Cabins with beach frontage, a camp kitchen and ensuite powered sites are the drawcards, and dogs can join in at the right time of year.

Bringing the dog

Dog friendly sites are available at the park, and the Kiama Coast Holiday Parks group runs a consistent policy across its parks: dogs are welcome at participating parks outside peak periods, in designated pet friendly accommodation and on sites only. Dogs are not allowed in camp kitchens, playgrounds, pools or amenities blocks, so keep the map in your head. The group also asks guests to confirm pet availability with the park before booking, which is a fair request given how quickly the dog friendly sites go in school holidays.

Outside peak periods is when this park shines for dog owners. The beach at your doorstep means morning walks happen before the coffee is on, and the coastline south towards Gerringong gives you a full day of it. Guests consistently call out the beachfront location and the clean cabins, which is exactly what you want when sand and dog towels are involved.

While you're out there

Kiama's cafe strip works well with a dog on lead: Diggies Kiama is right on the water, and Manning Street Local is a handy second stop. For a coastal leg stretch, the Loves Bay walk via the Kiama Blowholes is the classic, and the Gerringong Headland off leash area is worth the short drive south for a proper run.

If Kendalls is full, check Surf Beach Holiday Park or the Kiama Inn Hotel, then plot the rest with the Kiama dog friendly guide and pet friendly stays across NSW.