Darling Junction Motor Inn

Darling Junction Motor Inn is a quiet, affordable motel in Wentworth, the outback town where the Darling meets the Murray, with a small handful of rooms set aside for guests travelling with dogs. It suits road-trippers crossing the Sunraysia region who want a proper bed, a pool and lawns for the dog rather than a roadside stop.

Dogs at the Darling Junction Motor Inn

Pets stay in specific, designated rooms only, and there are just three of them, so availability is genuinely limited. Book directly and confirm you have a pet room before paying for anything; a standard room cannot be swapped at check in. Fees may apply and are not listed publicly, and no size limit is published either, so ring the motel on +61 3 5027 3636 and put both questions to management. The grounds have well kept lawns and gardens, which makes late evening walks easy, and the town is quiet enough that a leashed wander after dinner works.

Max: Three pet rooms is a real constraint in a town that fills up on long weekends. Ring ahead, lock the room, then relax about the rest.

The place

Comfortable, spacious rooms at the affordable end, with an on-site pool and a location in the quieter southern part of William Street. The town centre, pubs and the river junction lookout are all within walking distance.

Getting there and parking

The motel is at 26 William Street South, Wentworth NSW 2648, about 30 minutes from Mildura across the border. Parking is at the door, standard for a motor inn, and caravan and trailer storage is worth asking about when you book if you are towing.

While you are out there

For a meal by the water, Lock 10 & Weir Restaurant sits at the lock on the Murray. Other bases in town include Wentworth Central Motor Inn and the riverside Wanderers Crossing River Retreat, and Curlwaa Caravan Park is the caravan option just up the road.

More pet friendly stays in New South Wales and the Wentworth guide are below.