For more information, please checkout our Pet Policy for all the nitty grittys. Thank you for choosing to stay at Koondrook Retreat Caravan Park!
We offer pet friendly
Caravan & Camping Sites
Our Caravan Park is pet friendly.
Whilst we do not allow pets at our luxury glamping retreat, we encourage guests to not leave part of the family at home but to come and enjoy our caravan park. Our Caravan Park is well equipped with spacious caravan and camping sites plus plenty of bush trails for you and your best mate to explore.
No Pets Allowed
Luxury Glamping Retreat
Our luxury glamping retreat does not permit pets.
We deeply understand travelling with pets is a non-negotiable. That is why our Caravan Park makes a great alternative! Thank you for understanding.
Koondrook-Barham Dog Friendly
Travel Guide
Koondrook Retreat Caravan Park is right in the centre of Koondrook and just a few minutes from Barham. Leave the car behind, these walks can be done straight from the park.
Gunbower Island Canoe/Kayak Trail
If you have kayaks or canoes you can head to the Gunbower Island Canoe launch site and go for a paddle with your dog through the creek and wetlands. This is located inside the Gunbower State Park so dogs are allowed. You can also, of course, take them for a paddle along the Murray River!
Barham Vines - Saturdays Only
Barham Vines is only a short drive from Koondrook Barham on the NSW side of the border and opens its cellar door on saturday afternoon. Bookings are recommended. Dogs are more than welcome at Barham Vines at all their outdoor tables. They describe their saturday cellar door experience as a lazy Saturday afternoon relaxing on the lawn soaking up the bushland environment and tasting wine and accompanying antipasti – basically the perfect dog friendly winery experience!
Goanna Walking Track
The Goanna Walking Trail incorporates the Gunbower Creek Footbridge in a 3.2km looped walking track through the Gunbower State Forest. It returns to the centre of town via Condidorio’s Bridge. The track through the Gunbower State Forest is part of Gunbower Island, the largest inland island in Australia. The looped track includes:
– Natural bush terrain amongst magnificent Redgums and a formed path for the return trip along the creek.
– The track passes our retreat that is nestled in the bushland overlooking Gunbower Creek.
– The forest provides habitat and shelter for many native species, kangaroos and birdlife are often spotted on the track.
– Natural bush terrain amongst magnificent Redgums and a formed path for the return trip along the creek.
– The track passes our retreat that is nestled in the bushland overlooking Gunbower Creek.
– The forest provides habitat and shelter for many native species, kangaroos and birdlife are often spotted on the track.
Koondrook Barham Red Gum Statue River Walk
The Red Gum Statue Walk is a flat dog friendly walk that meanders through the town of Koondrook as well as several across the bridge in Barham. There are now at least 20 statues on the walk highlighting significant people and wildlife of the region. Visit the official page here to see a summary of each statue or get the pdf map of the Red Gum Statue Walk. Alternatively you can just scan the QR codes found at the statues for extra information.
Barham-Koondrook Bridge
According to the NSW government, The Barham-Koondrook Bridge is apparently one of the oldest lift span bridges on the Murray River and is listed on the NSW heritage register. Restoration of the Bridge was undertaken from 2012-2018. The Bridge is now open to traffic again, you can walk over on the footpath and it can also be easily viewed from the waterfront precinct in Barham.
Barham Boardwalk
Take an easy, flat stroll along the Barham Boardwalk. Built by a dedicated team of community volunteers, the project took 10 years to complete, opening to the public in 2018. Running through Riverside Park adjacent to the Murray River, the boardwalk provides a viewing area along the river and provides accessible, safe access for people to enjoy the river. The viewing platform provides fantastic views of the historic Barham Koondrook Bridge. Riverside Park also features a playground and picnic facilities. With food outlets and cafes nearby, it’s the perfect spot for a snack or lunch.
Koondrook Waterfront & Wharf
This is a nice area for a dog friendly on lead wander with river views. It has a viewing platform over the river, some information on the original port (which was removed but its previous location is marked out), the old tramway, bbq & picnic areas and a kids playground and toilet block across the road.
The Long Paddock Food Store
Well known in the region for fantastic food, the Long Paddock Food Store has a dog friendly courtyard.