Peak period dates are in RED. Only dogs known to us can stay during the red dates (if space is available).
Dates in yellow are gazetted Public Holidays.
NEW dogs must have their first vacation during the non-red dates. A long lead into a peak period may be possible, depending on the dog breed.
2025 – Peak Times
- Jan 1 to 12 (a little flexible from the 10th onwards – breed dependent) – Christmas Holidays
- Jan 25 to 27 – Australia Day Weekend
- Mar 8 to 10 – Labour Day
- Apr 5 to 21- Easter and School Holidays
- Apr 25 to 27 – ANZAC weekend
- Jun 7 to 9 – Kings Birthday Weekend
- Jul 5 to 20 – School Holidays
- Sep 20 to Oct 5 – School Holidays – and AFL Grand Final
- Nov 1 to 4 – Melbourne Cup Weekend
- Dec 20 to Jan 10+ – Festive Season School Holidays
2026 – Peak Times
