More and more Australian families want to take a holiday with ALL their family members, including the furry ones! Camp Tailwaggers, set in the lush hinterland behind Coolangatta, offers a holiday treat for the whole family … mum & dad, kids and furry kids too.
This unique property does more than cater for your dog; they actively welcome dogs and make it a holiday like few others. It is part of the Coolangatta Pet Motel, which offers superb boarding facilities for dogs and cats.
Camp Tailwaggers consists of 10 brick cabins, complete with doggie doors, beds and fully fenced yards. The complex is set on 77 acres and makes the most of fabulous ocean views, rainforest walks and the cool hinterland breezes. It is located in Carool, only 15 minutes behind the Coolangatta Airport, making it a great location for your pets, while you and the kids take in the theme parks on the Gold Coast.
Versatility is what makes Camp Tailwaggers so special … you have the choice of having your dog with you in the cabin, or you can use the boarding facility while you are out and about for the day, or leave your dog or cat to enjoy boarding facilities second to none, while you and the rest of the family enjoy your holiday.
The cabins are fully self-contained and it is quite safe to leave Fido to enjoy the fenced yard while you are out, however if you choose to use the boarding facility, you may find that your dog has so much fun socialising that he doesn’t want to leave! How different from the sad look that most dogs give you when they are left in kennels!
While the cabins are perfectly placed to take advantage of all the area has to offer - the beautiful location in the rainforest, with views to the ocean and loads of room for dogs (and kids) to run around, dams to swim in and BBQ facilities – make it very hard to tear yourself away.
The owners, Ann & Tony, have many years experience in breeding and boarding dogs (and cats), and they haven’t forgotten a thing when making this the ideal place to holiday with your pets. They do encourage people to bring as many of their pet’s own toys, blankets etc as possible, as this helps the pet to settle in and enjoy their time, even if you are only leaving them for the day while you head to the theme parks.
The complex also includes a training club and visitors are welcome to join in a variety of different dog training activities on a Saturday morning.
Do make the most of your time at Camp Tailwaggers, knowing that Fido is happy and secure. Aside from the theme parks, the Gold Coast is a goldmine of great shopping, restaurants, cafes, galleries and, of course, beaches.
About the Author
Lisa Monk is a marketing communications writer with a diverse background that includes experience in travel, hotel, finance, public relations and advertising. She has worked with Club Med, the Holiday Inn group and on a number of other travel projects on a freelance basis. Lisa has travelled throughout Asia Pacific, North America and England.
Lisa now works with TakeABreak.com.au as editor of the Holiday Inspirations newsletter and other publications. She lives in Sydney with her husband Andy, and sons Joseph and Nicholas.
Lisa is a professional editor for Holiday Inspirations.
