CampingNambucca HeadsOn-leashVerified
Also known as Active Holidays White Albatross, Ingenia Nambucca Heads Holiday Park
Ingenia Holidays Nambucca Heads – Pet-Friendly Cabins & Caravan Park
Active Holidays White Albatross · 52 Wellington Drive, Nambucca Heads
Ingenia Holidays Nambucca Heads, formerly Active Holidays White Albatross, is a riverfront pet-friendly holiday park on Wellington Drive in Nambucca Heads on the NSW Mid North Coast, about 40 minutes south of Coffs Harbour.
The park offers marked pet-friendly rates for Standard Studio and Standard 2 Bedroom cabins, plus pet-friendly caravan and ensuite powered sites. Always book the explicit pet rate and confirm dog breed, weight and numbers before arrival — per-dog nightly fees and a refundable pet bond are standard.
Shared park areas require dogs to be supervised at all times, but Nambucca foreshore, V-Wall painted rocks and Nyambagga Walking Trail are a short walk away, with several all-day unrestricted dog exercise beaches and river spots within five minutes drive of the park gate.
Dog-Friendly Information
Leash
On-leash required in all shared park areas: pool, waterslide, jumping pillow, playground, BBQs, camp kitchen, kiosk, amenities blocks, cabin paths and caravan rows.
Outdoor area
Riverside grassed picnic areas, BBQ precinct, playground, jumping pillow lawns, river-front decks and internal roads connecting powered and ensuite sites.
Parking
Free on-site guest parking; overflow street parking on the quiet side streets off Wellington Drive during Christmas and school holiday peaks.
Water
Drinking water available at the camp kitchen and external amenities taps; bring travel bowls and fill before heading out to V-Wall or Nyambagga Walking Trail.
Toilets
Multiple shared amenities blocks with toilets and hot showers inside the park, plus public toilets at the Nambucca foreshore picnic area across Wellington Drive.
Dog access
Book the marked pet rate (Standard Studio Pet or Standard 2BR Pet cabins, or pet-friendly powered sites) and confirm breed, weight and 2-dog limit with reception; non-pet cabins are strictly no pets. Shelly, Beilbys, Main, Wellington and the small V-Wall start beach are dog-prohibited. Closest off-leash: Swimming Creek north (all day, 5 min drive), Stuarts Island north or North Valla Beach / Lions Reserve.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Book the explicit pet-marked rate rather than a standard cabin — non-pet-marked rooms and some waterfront cabins are strictly no pets at Ingenia parks.
- A $50 late check-in fee applies after 5pm; Christmas school holidays sell out three to six months ahead so book early if you want a grassed or waterfront site.
- Swimming Creek Beach north end, five minutes drive away, is the closest all-day off-leash option for a run before or after check-in.
- Cabins can get warm midday in summer; bring cooling mats and extra drinking water, and book a shaded or verandah site if available.
Tips
Always book the explicit Pet-Friendly rate (Standard Studio Pet-Friendly or Standard 2 Bedroom Pet-Friendly) and confirm breed, weight and number of dogs before arrival — pet charges, pet bonds and per-dog nightly fees apply at this Ingenia park; non pet-friendly cabins are strictly no pets. Dogs must stay on-leash everywhere in the shared park grounds including pool, jumping pillow, BBQ area, playground, kiosk and amenities blocks; pick up and dispose of waste inside the park. Take extra water bowls and cooling mats in summer, cabins can get warm by midday and grassed sites fill fast during school holidays. Combine the stay with off-leash exercise at northern Swimming Creek Beach (all day), Stuarts Island north (shallow river paddling) or 10 minutes south to North Valla Beach plus Lions Reserve off-leash — the adjacent Shelly Beach, Beilbys Beach, Main Beach, Wellington Beach and the small beach at the start of the V-Wall are dog prohibited. Combine with the Nyambagga on-leash cultural walk, V-Wall painted rocks and Captain Cook Lookout whale watching (May–November) for a full Mid North Coast dog-friendly itinerary. Coffs Harbour is 40 min north, Scotts Head 25 min south, and Urunga Boardwalk is closed for major maintenance until June 2026 (only the first ~200m accessible).
Tags
CampingCabinsCaravan ParkPet FriendlyPoolBBQPlaygroundRiver ViewsMid North CoastNambucca HeadsLaundryWiFiWaterfrontEnsuite Sites
Photos
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book the marked pet rate at Ingenia Nambucca Heads?
Yes — always book the explicit pet rate (studios, 2BR cabins or powered sites) and confirm the breed and pet bond with reception first.
What is the 2-dog limit and breed rule at Ingenia Nambucca Heads?
Max two well-behaved dogs per pet booking; confirm breed and weight with reception, as some restrictions may apply across Ingenia parks.
What are the on-site dog rules inside the Ingenia holiday park?
Shared areas including the pool, playground and jumping pillow are strictly on-leash only; use nearby Swimming Creek north for off-leash runs.