BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Torquay

BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Torquay is a family-scale holiday park on the Surf Coast that takes dogs all year round, not just off-season. That alone sets it apart in a town where most accommodation rules pets out, and the park backs it up with a dedicated Puppy Penthouse cabin plus pet-friendly powered sites for those travelling with a van.

Dogs at the BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Torquay

Dogs stay in specific accommodation only: the Puppy Penthouse, select Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Cabins and Deluxe Cabins, plus powered and unpowered sites. Bookings are capped at two pets per cabin or site, and every pet must be registered with reception at check-in. Expect a fee of around $15 per pet per night for cabin stays, with a separate pet cleaning fee per booking; confirm both when reserving, along with which pet cabins are free for your dates. Inside the park, dogs stay leashed whenever outside and walks are restricted to the designated park roadways. Communal facilities, the playground and the pool areas are out of bounds, and dogs cannot be left unattended.

The vibe

This is full family park territory: a jumping pillow, mini golf, go-karts, a camp kitchen and synthetic-grass sites. It suits households travelling with kids and a dog at the same time, since the children have a full activity list while the dog gets designated digs and a walkable circuit. Anyone wanting quiet should aim for the powered sites or shoulder-season dates.

Getting there and parking

The park sits in Torquay at the eastern gateway to the Great Ocean Road, roughly an hour and a half from Melbourne via the Princes Freeway and Surf Coast Highway. Cabins come with dedicated parking, and sites put you next to your own vehicle.

Close by with the dogs

Jan Juc Dog Beach is a few minutes south for an off-lead sand session, while the Surf Coast Walk: Point Danger to Bird Rock handles on-lead morning walks with ocean views. Back in town, Bayaroma Cafe and Spotted Goat Kitchen are the local stops worth checking for outdoor tables. If the pet cabins are booked out, The Sands Torquay offers dedicated dog-friendly rooms near the golf course.

More options are on the Victoria pet friendly stays guide and the Torquay destination page.