Akuna Pet Resort is now Kip Hunter Valley!

We couldn't be more excited about joining the Kip family alongside Kip Brisbane (formerly Lakeview Pet Retreat).

Have you been looking for a spacious and caring pet boarding facility to keep your loved one’s safe while you’re away? Look no further than Kip Hunter Valley! Keeping your four-legged friend happy and safe while you’re gone is our number one priority.

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Akuna Pet Resort is now Kip Hunter Valley!
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Dog Boarding
Cat Boarding

What We Do

Dog Boarding

Whether you’re going away for a work trip or a well-deserved break, we all want to know our pets are having an awesome time in an environment that feels like home away from home.

Every trip to Kip includes your own room, one-on-one playtime with our highly trained staff and daily photo and video updates showing your dogs day!

Starts From: $71 per day
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Cat Boarding

Cats love boarding at Kip! Whether it's resting in a top-of-the-line room, chilling out in our cat lounge or exploring the court yard, we're sure your cat will have a great time.

Starts From: $33 per day
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Opening Hours

Mon - Fri: 8 - 11am, 2 - 5pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 11:00am
Sunday: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Kip Hunter Valley is New South Wales' premier dog and cat boarding facility.

Kip Hunter Valley is New South Wales' premier dog and cat boarding facility.

At Kip’s Pet Boarding Hunter Valley Retreat, we’re all about happy stays for your four-legged friends while you’re away. We love to provide your dog or cat with a home away from home, while you enjoy your holiday knowing that your furry friend is safe, relaxed and having fun. Our Hunter facility is the ideal location for dog boarding Sydney services, providing the pet hotel Sydney residents can rely on.

About Us

Why choose Kip Hunter Valley?

Spacious green yards

Our world-class Hunter Valley pet resort sits on 10 acres of lush, spacious grounds and is surrounded by countless bushwalking trails that epitomise natural beauty. At Kip, your little (or big) friend will never be short of hugs or attention from our caring and experienced staff, premium meals, or exciting activities to dive into.

Each hotel room also has an individual sunny grass yard for our guests to have a run, say “Hi” to new neighbours through the fence or enjoy a snoozy sunbake.

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Spacious green yards

Lovely indoor rooms

Our resort-style rooms are big enough to fit a full sized double bed so even our largest guests have heaps of room to lounge around & stretch out.

And don’t worry about the heat of summer or cool of winter either as our hotel rooms are really well insulated, ensuring a nice temperature all year round.

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Lovely indoor rooms

Water Fun Park

Our Doggy Water Fun Park is Australia’s first purpose built dog splash park, and from the amount of fun our guests are having it was the right decision to get one built!

If your dog loves chasing a ball through fountains or cooling off in the pool, adding the Triple Fun package to their dog boarding or dog daycare Australia experience with Kip.

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Water Fun Park

Pet Boarding Hunter Valley

At Kip, we believe that your pet’s boarding experience should be no different to the premium levels of love and attention they’re used to at home. We know that boarding can be a stressful experience for both you and your pet, which is why we’ve worked tirelessly to create a home away from home.

Kip Hunter Valley prides itself on the level of comfort and care provided by our fantastic staff. With countless activities for your pets to have fun with, rest assured that your furry friend will have an enjoyable and relaxing stay with Kip!

At our pet boarding Hunter Valley facility, we offer accommodation and guaranteed fun times for both cats and dogs!

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Pet Boarding Hunter Valley

Happy Customers

Just wanted to say Thank you all so much for showing Ellie that her holidays with Kip Hunter ‘Happy Stays’ are so much fun. We loved receiving daily videos of Ellie and helped us enjoy our holiday as well knowing that she was so well looked after and having fun. All the staff are so very helpful and having Ellie picked up and bought home was a blessing, as she is only 1 year old and we were a little cautious of how she would go on her first stay but she has come home happy and relaxed. Thanks once again to everyone who helped Ellie enjoy her first holiday stay.

Ellie M

Ellie M

We have been going to Kip for nearly 2 years now and we love it. The staff are amazing and love and treat our boys as if they were their own. We couldn’t be happier with the care we receive, and we feel like we are part of the Kip family, not just another customer.

Rocky and Casper

Rocky and Casper

10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere for their best mate. We have been sending our Fergus to doggy daycare for over a year now and he is always treated with the utmost care and respect and treated like royalty. Plenty of playtime and socialising with the other pups and staff. Even the odd daytime photo and update of what he's been up to. He always looks forward to Daycare Day.

Fergus

Fergus

It is rare to find an ethical, well managed dog boarding facility, especially one which genuinely caters for dogs with special needs and doesn't "dog stack". Our dog(s) have been staying since 2007 and continue to do so.

Liesl

Liesl

Frequently Asked Questions

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 11:00am, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 11:00am
Sunday: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

We’d love to have you inspect our accommodation! At Kip, we’re proud of our top-notch facilities and welcome all members of the Kip family to our locations across the country. Please contact our lovely team to arrange an inspection during opening hours. See you soon!

Yes, we do! Our pet chauffeur service takes the stress away from having to organise another trip on top of your own getaway! Your pet will be collected from your home and travel to our pet boarding Hunter Valley oasis. We’ll also personally drop your happy family member back home when you get back.

Pick-ups are always completed in the morning, typically between 6-9:30am for the Sydney Region, and between 7-10am for the local Hunter/Newcastle region.

At our pet boarding Hunter Valley facility, your dog’s happiness is our top priority. We understand that every pup is unique, with their own distinct personality, and as such, we provide a wide array of accommodation and package options, as well as personalised care.

Choose from the ultimate in pet resort-style rooming – our luxurious villa complete with a television, toys and comfy single bed or our cosy classic room – a private haven for your pup. At Kip, space and access come as the standard. Both rooms have a private indoor area and sunny outdoor grass yard to suit any mood!

Choose from one of three of Kip’s Hunter Valley Dog Boarding packages to account for your dog and all their preferences; Quality Care, Triple Fun or Luxury Pooch

We’ve reimagined cat boarding to be happy, comfortable, and fun for your furry friend by custom designing our cat space with a lounge zone, television, and cat courtyard as the standard. Our classic rooms come complete with access to cubby houses, couches, climate-control, climbing apparatus and cuddles. Our cat-loving crew will make this an unforgettable moment for your furball!

Just add on one of Kip’s Cat Boarding Hunter Valley packages to account for your cat and their unique personality!

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At Kip, we’re all about happy stays for your four-legged friends while you’re away.

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