Pet Boarding Hunter Valley
Formerly Akuna Pet Resort
254 Bathurst St, Sawyers Gully NSW 2326
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The beautiful Hunter Valley is home to some of the most famous wineries, vineyards, and of course, Kip Hunter Valley! Our world-class resort sits on 10 acres of lush, spacious grounds and is surrounded by countless bushwalking trails that epitomise natural beauty.
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Monday-Friday: 8:00-11:00am, 2:00-5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00-11:00am
Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
Public Holidays: as advised
We offer door-to-door transport across Sydney and also the Newcastle region. This service is run Monday to Friday (subject to availability) and is not offered on public holidays. This service can be added as part of the booking process and takes the stress out of getting your pet to or from their holiday.
With spacious, grassy yards and custom-built facilities, your dog can enjoy bushwalks in the great outdoors, or play in our Doggy Water Park. There’s something for every pet so choose Kip Hunter Valley for your pets’ next stay.
What service are you interested in?
Dog Boarding Options
We have a variety of pricing options for every dog's needs.
Suite
From $75/day
Our Suite offers 20sqm of space with a private indoor area and sunny grass yard. Even large dogs can relax, with gentle radio music and year-round comfort.
Luxury Villa
From $95/day
Our Luxury Villas offer your pooch a private indoor area and large outdoor grass yard, with air conditioning, a bed, and TV for comfort and relaxation.
Cat Boarding Options
We've got a cat boarding room for even the fussiest of felines.
Classic Cat Room
From $38/day
Our Classic Cat Room offers spacious, multi-level accommodation with comfortable bedding in a secure, stress-free environment. With climbing spaces, cubby houses, hammocks, sunny courtyards, TVs, and air conditioning, it's the ultimate luxury for your feline.
Extras Offered
We have a range of extras you can add to your pet's stay to ensure they have the best possible stay with us.
Medication
$6.00/pet/day
We offer daily administration of medication, following your vet's instructions to ensure your pet's routine is maintained during their stay.
Triple Fun
$29.00/pet/day
Our Triple Fun package is perfect for active dogs and includes three awesome one-on-one activities - a playtime in one of our large grass play yards, a bush walk through our beautiful 10 acre property, and a swim in our dog water fun park!
Luxury Pooch
$27.00/pet/day
Great for the pampered pooch, this package includes a one-on-one playtime in one of our large grass play yards, a bush walk each day through our beautiful 10-acre property, and a delicious dinner.
Daily Treat
$4.00/pet/day
Select from our treat menu of a daily bone, pig ear, roo stick, fresh chicken wing or fresh chicken drumstick.
Own Food
$3.50/pet/day
We understand that some pets have special dietary needs. Bring your pet�s own food instead of using our in-house menu to ensure they feel right at home during their stay
Cat Cuddletime
$15.00/pet/day
Does your cat crave some extra 1-on-1 attention? Then this is it! One of our team will give your cat an extra 15 minutes of attention.
Swim
$21.00/pet/day
For dogs that love to frolic in the water, we have a purpose-designed natural-style water park where they can enjoy an extended daily swim and play session.
Bushwalk
$18.00/pet/day
Your dog will love stretching their legs with a daily bushwalk. Let them make the most of the great outdoors and escape city life during their stay with an extra 15 minute bushwalk.
Extra Playtime
$15.00/pet/day
Got a dog that just loves to play? Get your pooch some extra playtime fun in one of our grassy yards.
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Chicken & Rice Dinner
$9.00/pet/day
Prime100 SPD™ Slow Cooked Chicken & Brown Rice is a single protein slow-cooked diet that combines select ingredients and crafted broth, simmered low and slow, resulting in a delicious, full flavour, wholesome diet.
Canine Coaching
$72.00/pet/day
Got a high-energy dog? Give them extra mental and physical activity with our trainers throughout their stay!
Other services in NSW
Looking for other pawesome services? Check out what's on offer around NSW!
See what our guests think
We were nervous about leaving our pups for the first time but the staff at Kip made us feel so assured instantly. We loved the daily videos and photos of our babies having so much fun and making friends. You can tell the staff really care. Would highly recommend Kip Hunter Valley ❤️
We were really nervous about boarding our really anxious dog but the staff at Kip put our minds at ease right from the tour, our pup was nervous at first but the video updates we received showed her have a great time with the pups and staff in no time. She was super affectionate to the staff when we picked her up, proving just how much she fell in love with everyone there. Can’t wait for our next holiday and Sal can’t either. Thanks so much Kip team!
My little boy absolutely LOVES his trips to kip. He loves the girls there and we love seeing the free updates they give (really reassuring when we’re away). So glad to have found them and worth every single cent
Massive thank you to the team for treating our boy so well, we never have any concerns when we leave him at Kip
I could not recommend this location highly enough. Lucy had a wonderful time and was sad to leave, whining all the way home. We will be back.
Fabulous accommodation for your pets while you are away. Caring staff. My dogs were so happy! Loved how they sent daily videos of them having playtime.Will be back soon. Highly recommend ❤️
Thank you to Ange and the team for taking great care of our 2 Havanese over the weekend. They were both so happy at the end of their stay. I commend you on the great and prompt communication as well as the induction tour. We loved the regular photo and video updates of our pups. Clearly they were having fun and feeling loved. We can feel confident to book them in when we need to.
Kip Boarding Hunter Valley has been amazing for our dog, Niko! She had a great time and was very well looked after during her stay. The pick-up and drop-off service was smooth, well-coordinated, and they were kind enough to drop her off right at our doorstep, which we really appreciated. Their portal, where they share updates and videos of your pet, is fantastic—super easy to use and a great way to stay connected while you're away. The booking process was seamless as well, making the whole experience stress-free. A big thank you to Ange and the team for taking such wonderful care of Niko. We couldn't recommend Kip Boarding Hunter Valley enough!
Experienced Team, Safe Space, Regular Pupdates, Tailored Care
What makes boarding at Kip different?
We are passionate about providing the best care and enrichment for pets and a great experience for you. Our team of pet lovers have decades of experience.
We know every pet is unique, so we have various options, including different accommodation types and extra services, to ensure we are tailoring the stay to suit your pet’s needs - better yet, we will ensure you get frequent updates so you know you are getting the services you paid for!
With best-in-industry facilities and structured processes around health and welfare monitoring, team training, customer updates and enrichment, our team will make sure your pet has the best day, every day.
Dog Boarding with a splash!
Kip Hunter Valley boasts a custom-built doggy water park, perfect for your water-loving dog! It'll turn any old day into an extraordinary adventure and make their boarding visit an unforgettable stay!
Meet the Team
How Boarding Works
Big adventures start with comfy stays
What you need to know about your Boarding Visit!
As pet pawrents ourselves, we know that leaving your pet for the first time can be stressful! That’s why we’ve created a boarding experience that feels like a true retreat. Every stay includes a comfortable room, daily playtime with our team, free photo /video updates, and premium kibble meals. You’re also welcome to tour the accommodation beforehand for extra peace of mind.
Whether your dog’s racing around our grassy yards or your cat’s lounging in the sun, we’re confident they’ll love their stay.
To ensure everyone’s safety, please make sure that all pets are up to date with all vaccinations, and a certificate must be presented.
What we do
How We Do Things
FAQs
Our vaccination policy for pet boarding is as follows:
Vaccination Requirement: Your pet must be vaccinated, and the vaccination must be valid for the entire duration of your pet's stay.
- Puppies may board 10 days after their final puppy vaccines as long as they are C5 or equivalent.
- Kittens may board 10 days after their final kitten vaccines as long as they are F3 or equivalent.
- Dogs must have an up-to-date C5 (or equivalent) vaccination.
- Cats must have an up-to-date F3 vaccination.
10-Day Rule: If your pet's previous vaccination had lapsed by more than 14 days, the new vaccine must be administered at least 10 days before the check-in date.
Vaccination Documentation: You are required to provide us with evidence of your pet's current (and immediate prior vaccination if checking in with 10 days of their most recent vaccination)
We are able to care for pets if they’re not desexed. We do not take dogs in heat across our centres. To the extent your dog comes into heat whilst in our care, we will require an emergency contact to pick them up within 24 hours of being notified. We will not accommodate entire males in the same room as undesexed females.
We provide door-to-door transport from major metro cities for $35 one way. You will be contacted by the driver with an estimated arrival time the day before your booking commences.
Absolutely! Simply contact us directly so our team can organise the best time for you to tour the premises.
Absolutely! For an extra $6/pet/day, we can administer medication to your pets. Please provide all medication in a marked vet bag and provide enough medication for the entire duration of their stay.
We sure can, for an extra fee of $3.50/day! Please provide all required food, clearly marked and labelled. Please inform staff if your dog has any food allergies.
