Moonys Camp

Moonys Camp is a 40-acre camping and RV ground at 159 Old Walligan Road in Walligan, about ten minutes drive from the Hervey Bay shopping centres, marina and esplanade. It is a campground rather than a cabin park, so rigs of every size from swags to big rigs fit, and it runs seasonally rather than year-round, which shapes the whole trip plan.

Dogs at Moonys Camp

Dogs are welcome across the property under the Hipcamp listing, and pets can stay with you in a tent, caravan, campervan, motorhome or swag. The rules are the simple ones: your dog stays on a leash and you clean up after them. No size limits or extra pet fees are listed, but confirm current pet terms when you book because listing details can change.

The leash rule is easy to live with here because the walking is right at the gate. The grounds adjoin the Mary-to-Bay Rail Trail and sit next to Vernon Conservation Park, so a lead-on morning walk does not need the car at all. Campers regularly mention the friendly hosts, which helps when you are arriving with a dog and want a relaxed check-in.

The vibe

Powered and unpowered sites on acreage, with a camp kitchen that has a fridge, microwave, gas BBQ and TV, plus fire pits, a pool table, clean ablutions, hot showers, flush toilets and a dump point for vans. The setting is semi-rural Walligan on the edge of the conservation park, quiet rather than beachfront, and the facilities lean towards camper comfort, so bring your own water bowl and shade for the dog.

Getting there and booking

The campground typically operates from late January through to the end of August, so it is a cool-months option rather than a summer one. Book ahead for peak weekends in that window and check the current opening dates on the Hipcamp listing before you lock anything in.

Close by with the dogs

The Takura trail head of the Mary2Bay Rail Trail is effectively next door for walking. For an off-leash run, Pialba's off-leash dog beach operates on a 3pm to 8am window on the Hervey Bay foreshore, a short drive east. Other pet-friendly stays nearby include Serenity Caravan Park at Toogoom and Sunlodge Tourist Park at Point Vernon, with the full set in the Queensland dog-friendly stays guide and the Walligan destination guide.