Timbertown Motel
- Dogs
- Welcome
- Size cap
- No cap
- Pet fee
- $30
- Where
- Wauchope, NSW
- Policy checked
- 2026-06-11
What visitors mention
Pet policy
Yes. While general online booking platforms like Expedia list the motel as strictly no pets, management does occasionally make exceptions. The specific pet policy details are as follows: - Prior Approval Required: Pets are not automatically permitted in the motel complex; you must call ahead and gain approval directly from management. - Fee: If approved, an additional cleaning fee of $30 applies. - Rooms: Dogs are permitted in designated, pet-friendly cabins. - Service Animals: Guide dogs and certified therapy pets are fully allowed and exempt from fees, provided certification is shown upon re
Timbertown Motel is a straightforward country motel at 226 High Street, Wauchope, next to the Timbertown Heritage Theme Park and an easy stop between Port Macquarie and the hinterland. Its pet policy is conditional, so read the fine print before you book: dogs are only permitted with explicit prior approval from management, and the booking terms are enforced.
Dogs at the motel
The motel's own booking terms state pets are not permitted in the complex without prior approval from management, and arriving with a dog you have not cleared is a breach that can see you asked to leave immediately. When management does approve a pet, an additional $30 cleaning fee applies. Guide dogs and certified assistance animals are always welcome and exempt from fees. The practical path is to call the motel directly on (02) 6586 0699 and get approval and the room allocation confirmed in writing before you pay. Major booking platforms list the motel as strictly no pets, which is why the phone call matters.
The place
Standard motel rooms with comfortable beds, an outdoor pool, BBQ area and tennis court, free on-site parking, and a restaurant and bar on site. Check-in runs from 2pm to 10:30pm. Reviewers rate the spotless bathrooms and quiet rooms, and the motel is motorcycle friendly, which tells you the parking is generous.
Out and about with the dog
One thing to plan around: the Timbertown theme park next door does not allow dogs at all, with only service dogs admitted, so sightsee there with the dog settled elsewhere. For exercise, Blackbutt Reserve's fenced dog park on Peppermint Crescent is Wauchope's main off-leash option, and Port Macquarie's Nobbys Beach is the off-leash beach about 20 minutes east. For coffee, Coffee on High is the local stop.
Other area bases include the Wauchope Showground camping. More options are on the Wauchope destination page and in the NSW stays index.
Policy verified 11 June 2026 Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
