Greenacres Caravan Park

Greenacres Caravan Park sits on Mount Cotton Road in Sheldon, in Brisbane's Redlands, in a quiet bushland pocket between Capalaba and the bay suburbs. It caters to caravanners, big rigs, campers and long-term guests, and dogs are possible but only on the park's terms: camping and caravan sites, with prior approval, and never in on-site vans or cabins.

Dogs at the Greenacres

Dogs may stay overnight on camping and caravan sites only. Every pet stay requires approval on application before arrival, which is the step that trips people up: approval is not automatic, and turning up with a dog and no approved application puts the booking at risk. Pets must be supervised and well behaved for the whole stay. Pet fees and any size or breed restrictions are not published, so raise them during the application rather than assuming a standard rate. Get the approval confirmed in writing and keep a copy; a verbal yes on the phone is not the same as approval on record.

The place

The park runs unpowered and powered sites, including large sites that take big rigs, plus cabins and villas for travellers without a dog, a camp kitchen, undercover barbecue area, laundry and clean amenity blocks. Reviewers most often mention the big sites, the clean cabins and helpful managers. The bushland setting means space for leashed walks inside the park, with cleanup strictly on the owner. It suits self-sufficient travellers who are camping or caravanning anyway; if you need cabin accommodation with a dog, this is the wrong park.

Max: Apply first, book second. Once the approval was on record, the big site and the bush walks around the park made it an easy base for the Redlands.

Getting there and around

The park sits on Mount Cotton Road in Sheldon, a short drive from Capalaba's shops and services, with Cleveland and the bay roughly 15 minutes east. Contact the park through the Ozzy Parks website or by phone to sort the pet application before you book anything else.

While you're out there

For off-leash time, the Gundagai Drive Park Fenced Dog Park in Capalaba and the Valantine Park Fenced Dog Park in Birkdale are both close, and the Raby Bay Dog Beach at Cleveland is the spot for a swim. The Koala Tavern is a local pub worth checking for dog-friendly outdoor seating. Browse more pet friendly stays in Queensland or around Sheldon.