	{"id":141565,"date":"2024-08-05T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=141565"},"modified":"2024-08-01T14:01:45","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T04:01:45","slug":"caravan-park-nominated-as-a-top-dog-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/caravan-park-nominated-as-a-top-dog-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Caravan park nominated as a top dog destination"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A SURF Coast Caravan Park has been nominated for a national award for its efforts in creating one of the country&#8217;s best pooch-friendly caravan and camping destinations.<\/p>\n<p>Anglesea Family Caravan Park is in the running for Australia&#8217;s Best Pet-Friendly Caravan Park in the annual Jayco Greatest\u00a0Escapes Awards.<\/p>\n<p>Run by the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA), the park was nominated by Jayco for recognition in the category.<\/p>\n<p>Destinations nominated offer pet friendly amenities to provide each guest with a comfortable stay and experience.<\/p>\n<p>GORCAPA director of community, corporate affairs and visitor economy Andy Mathers said dog owners were among the millions of visitors who enjoy the Great Ocean Road each year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re honoured to be recognised for our efforts to ensure every guest, even our four-legged ones, feel comfortable and valued at\u00a0our parks.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Each year Jayco shortlists the premier caravan and camping destinations around the country to encourage more Australians to enjoy the outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>The Anglesea Family Caravan Park welcomes dogs seasonally in allocated dog-friendly cabins, featuring a fully fenced area,\u00a0and campsites.<\/p>\n<p>Guests are able to walk their dogs off-lead on the beach west of Point Roadknight or at the Anglesea Recreation Reserve.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We believe that every member of the family, including our furry friends, deserves a memorable and enjoyable holiday,&#8221; Mr\u00a0Mathers said.<\/p>\n<p>A cash prize will be awarded to the winning park to improve its facilities and services, with winners announced on October 31.<\/p>\n<p>To cast your vote in the Jayco Greatest Escape Awards, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/jaycogreatestescapes.com.au\/pet-friendly-finalists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jaycogreatestescapes.com.au\/pet-friendly-finalists<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information on dogs at the Anglesea Family Caravan Park, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/greatoceanroadparks.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">greatoceanroadparks.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A SURF Coast Caravan Park has been nominated for a national award for its efforts in creating one of the country&#8217;s best pooch-friendly caravan and camping destinations. 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