Wollumbin Palms Rainforest Retreat

Wollumbin Palms Rainforest Retreat sits at 112 Mount Warning Road beneath the caldera of the old volcano that anchors the Tweed hinterland. It is a secluded, rainforest-wrapped escape built around couples lodges, and for travellers who will not leave the dog at home it runs a dedicated Pet Stays category alongside those retreat-style stays.

Dogs at the retreat

The retreat keeps pet friendly stay options separate from its couples accommodation, so booking into the Pet Stays category is what unlocks it. Well behaved dogs are welcome under those arrangements, and the surrounding setting does most of the work: rainforest gullies, quiet roads and the mountain itself towering over the property. Enquire when you book to confirm which lodgings are pet friendly and any conditions that apply.

The stay itself leans into the good things: a fireplace for cooler nights, homemade bread, an outdoor spa under the canopy, and local made beers for the deck. The water lodge is the signature accommodation, and the whole property is pitched at switching off rather than ticking off attractions. For dogs it is the kind of place where an hour on the verandah counts as an activity, with walks out the door in every direction.

While you're out there

Murwillumbah is the nearest town for supplies and dog friendly meals, with the Murwillumbah Showground as a fallback camping option if you are touring with a rig. The Mt Warning Rainforest Park nearby is another pet friendly base in the same valley, and Tweed River Motel works for river-side nights in town. The Brunswick Heads coast, including the New Brighton Dog Beach, is under an hour east.

Plan the hinterland stretch with the Murwillumbah dog friendly guide and pet friendly stays across NSW.