BIG4 Eco Resort Townsville

BIG4 Eco Resort Townsville is a secure, gated holiday park on 14 acres at 1 Muntalunga Drive, Nome, 10 to 15 minutes south of the Townsville CBD just off the Bruce Highway. For dog owners the deal is clear: dogs are welcome on pet-friendly powered and unpowered caravan and camping sites, making this a practical base for self-contained rigs rather than anyone wanting roofed accommodation.

Dogs at the resort

Dogs are permitted only on the pet-friendly powered and unpowered caravan and camping sites. They are not allowed in the eco glamping tents or any other roofed accommodation, and the camp kitchen and amenities buildings are strictly off limits. The leash rule applies across the entire grounds, every time you step outside your rig, and the supervision rule is unusually strict: dogs must never be left unattended, including inside your own caravan, motorhome or tent. Bag waste into the designated dog bins, and note that dog bedding cannot go through the guest laundry machines. Pet-friendly bookings need prior arrangement and the fee is not published, so confirm it when you book.

The place

The grounds are partially undulating and landscaped with native birdlife and visiting wallabies, and sites are spacious enough for big rigs and caravans. Facilities include the Black Barra Bar and Cafe, a camp kitchen, BBQ area, hot tub and clean amenities. Travellers without a dog can take the eco glamping tents. Some reviewers mention traffic noise from the Bruce Highway, so factor that into which site you pick.

Out and about with the dog

The best off-leash run in the region is Pallarenda Dog Beach, a 570-metre unfenced beach at Cape Pallarenda that Townsville City Council designates off leash around the clock between beach access points 8 and 9, with parking and bag dispensers at the gates; the tropical crocodile warnings apply at the water's edge, so keep dogs close to the shallows. Back in town, dog-friendly stops include The Beet Bar in the city and the Goat Track walk for a leashed outing.

Other Townsville bases include The Robert Towns. More options are on the Nome destination page and in the QLD stays index.