Best Friend Holiday Retreat

Best Friend Holiday Retreat stands out as a truly unique and multi-award-winning pet-friendly holiday destination, nestled within 4 hectares of lush parkland and gardens in the stunning Tarra Valley of Gippsland, Victoria. This retreat is specifically designed for guests travelling with their beloved dogs, offering a comprehensive range of facilities and activities to ensure both humans and their canine companions have an unforgettable holiday.

Facilities:

Best Friend Holiday Retreat boasts an impressive array of facilities, particularly for pet owners:

Accommodation Designed for Dogs:

Cabins: All cabins are fully fenced and feature full cooking facilities, reverse-cycle air-conditioning, satellite TV with DVD player, private bathroom, and a deck with outdoor setting and BBQ. Dogs must sleep inside.
Fenced Sites: Many caravan and tent sites are individually fenced, allowing dogs to be off-leash within your designated area.

Dog-Specific Amenities:

Six Large Fully Fenced Off-Leash Play Areas: Including a dedicated dog playground with jumps and tunnels.
Hydro Bath Hut: Self-serve dog wash facility.
Luxury Day-Use Kennels: Available for an additional charge, offering a comfortable space for dogs if you head out to non-pet-friendly attractions.
Giant Dog Ball Run.
Natural Swim Pond: A water garden where dogs and owners can swim together (part of the "BIG PAWS" zone at some pet-friendly parks, the concept is similar here).

General Park Amenities:

Camp Kitchen: Communal kitchen with facilities for cooking.
BBQ facilities.
Communal showers and toilets for site guests.
Laundry facilities.
Free Wi-Fi (in-room Wi-Fi in Deluxe Cabins).
Acreage of parkland and gardens to explore.
Waterfall and natural rock pool on the property.
Daily bird feeding, with resident koalas often sighted.
Opportunity to pick your own fruit, nuts, and berries (seasonal).

Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:

Located in the serene Tarra Valley, the retreat offers a blend of natural beauty and access to regional attractions.

Tarra-Bulga National Park: Approximately 3 km (about 3 minutes' drive). Famous for its magnificent rainforest walks, giant ferns, and suspension bridge.
Agnes Falls: Approximately 30-40 minutes' drive (Victoria's highest single-span waterfall).
Woodside Beach (90 Mile Beach): Approximately 30 minutes' drive. This is a designated off-leash beach all year round, perfect for dog exercise.
Yarram Town Centre: Approximately 15-20 minutes' drive. Offers essential services, shops, cafes, and a rich history with its painted town murals.
Port Albert: Historic fishing village with jetties, fish and chips, and a maritime museum. Approximately 30-35 minutes' drive.
Toms Cap Vineyard: Local winery in the region.
Wilsons Promontory National Park: While dogs are generally not permitted within the National Park itself, it's approximately a 1 to 1.5-hour drive to the entrance, offering stunning coastal and bushland scenery (check park rules regarding dog access on perimeters).
Grand Ridge Road: A scenic drive offering stunning views through the Strzelecki Ranges.
Toora Wind Farm: A notable landmark with impressive wind turbines.

Best Friend Holiday Retreat is truly dedicated to providing a memorable holiday for you and your best friend, surrounded by the natural beauty of Gippsland.

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