Newstead Lodge Boarding Kennels and Cattery

From $41/night4.4(108)Google✓ Verified June 2026View source

About

One of the region's oldest kennels, boarding on State Highway 26 at Newstead since 1961, with a cattery and an on-site dog spa. Dog rates run by size, with family units for dogs that share, and an in-house vet is on hand if needed. Holiday and long-weekend stays require a deposit, and discounts pause over the Christmas peak.

Services

  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Overnight accommodation

Small dog (up to 10kg)
$41/night

Individual kennel with separate facilities sized for small dogs.

Up to 1 dog
Large dog
$45/night

Individual kennel sized for large dogs.

Up to 1 dog
Family Unit — Giant Breed
$50/night

Larger family unit for a giant-breed dog.

Up to 1 dog
Family Unit — 2+ dogs sharing (first dog)
$56/night

Family unit shared by dogs from the same household; max 5 small dogs.

Up to 5 dogs
Family Unit — additional dog (each)
$42/night

Per-dog rate for each additional dog sharing a family unit.

Up to 5 dogs
Cat
$26/night

Individual cat units (2m long) with morning sun, personal basket and litter tray cleaned twice daily.

What owners say

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Alison Campbell
8 years ago

We've been taking our pets to the Lodge for over 20 years. Our current dog goes most days for doggy kindy (aka daycare); he rushes in the door each morning with huge enthusiasm, which is a great indicator that he's happy there. The staff are wonderful - they know each dog by name, let us know how they're doing (including messages while we were on an extended overseas trip), and make us feel like a part of the family. Our cats go there too, for the occasional holiday stay. They're always very well looked after (on occasion it's been hard to get them to leave). And the charges for daycare, sleepovers, & longer stays are very reasonable. I'm 110% happy to recommend the Lodge to everyone.

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Kandy Downs
8 months ago

My dog’s second home, they treat your animals as if they were their own with love and respect, I couldn’t recommend them highly enough!

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Karen and David West
8 months ago

I picked up one very happy dog, she was so well looked after and cared for

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Matt Kreymborg
3 years ago

Absolutely amazing boarding that took care of my dog 'Ghost' when I was at a wellness retreat for four weeks. I don't think he wanted to leave :) Thank you

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David Wood
5 years ago

Been boarding our dog Dexter here for years. Great staff who look after Dexter while we are away, he always comes home clean and bathed. Great job guys, see you soon 👍

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Good to know

Check-in7:30–10am & 3:30–6pm (weekends/public holidays 8–10am & 3:30–6pm)
Check-outBefore 10am no charge for that day
Days7 days
Peak season terms
  • Discounts not applicable 20 Dec–31 Jan or public holiday weekends.
  • 50% deposit within 14 days for holiday/long weekend reservations.
  • Public holiday surcharge $15.
Deposit50%
When peak rates apply
  • Christmas/Summer20 Dec – 31 Jan
  • Public holiday weekends
    • Discounts not applicable
    • public holiday surcharge applies

Before you book

Vaccinations required

Up-to-date vaccinations are required before your dog can stay.