Ballina Waterfront Village & Tourist Park

Ballina Waterfront Village & Tourist Park sits on the banks of Emigrant Creek at 586 River Street, West Ballina, a quiet family-run park with waterfront views where dogs are welcome, though the pet-friendly spots are limited enough that asking before you book is part of the process rather than a formality.

Dogs at the park

Dogs are permitted on specific powered sites, and some sources indicate select cabins also take pets, so enquire directly on (02) 6686 2984 when booking to secure a pet-friendly spot for your dates. Not every site or cabin allows dogs, and pet fees are not published, so confirm both before paying. Once in the park, dogs stay on a lead at all times, are cleaned up after, and are not welcome in shared indoor spaces such as the camp kitchen or laundry. The park supplies no pet amenities, so bring your own bowls, bedding and food.

Max: confirm the exact site or cabin number when you book, not just that the park is pet-friendly. It saves an awkward conversation at check-in.

The park

It is a quiet, well-maintained park away from the main Ballina traffic, with cabins that include linen, sites for vans and cars, a swimming pool, camp kitchen, barbecue areas, guest laundry and a dump point. Many sites look over Emigrant Creek as it runs toward the Richmond River, and there is an adjacent boat ramp with the Burns Point Ferry close by. Drive-through sites make it easy with a van in tow and a dog on board.

Out with the dog

The park is less than five minutes from Ballina's beaches and has leashed walking along the Richmond River nearby. For off-lead time, Missingham Park Off Leash Area on the town side of the river and Compton Dog Park at East Ballina are the go-to options. If the pet-friendly spots are booked out, Ballina Homestead Motel has dedicated pet-friendly rooms, and Ballina Beach Nature Resort across the river is the dog-friendly resort option with beach access. More options are in the New South Wales pet friendly stays guide and the West Ballina destination page.