Kepala Pet Resort — prices & Christmas 2026 availability
Kepala Pet Resort is a kennel & cattery in Diggers Rest (North-West Melbourne, Melbourne). Below is what they publish about prices, peak periods and booking rules. Last checked: 24 Oct 2026
Contact & location
- Address: 55 Edwards Rd (enter from McLeods Rd end), Diggers Rest VIC 3427
- Phone: 03 9740 1272
- Website: www.kepala.com.au (opens in a new tab)
- Council (indicative): Not verified
- Accommodation: Standard dog kennels, Luxury dog suites (incl. Chandelier Room), Garden cat cabins, Luxury cat suites
Published daily rates
Price list states 'All prices effective as of 1st May 2026'. Arrival day is charged as a full day; departure-time rules apply.
Peak period, deposit & entry rules
| Christmas 2026 status | Fully booked Fully booked: 'all accommodation is now fully booked for the Christmas/New Years holiday 2026 period'. source for Kepala Pet Resort Christmas 2026 status (opens in a new tab), checked 24 Oct 2026 |
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| Christmas / peak dates | Not published source for Kepala Pet Resort peak dates (opens in a new tab), checked 24 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas & New Year check-in hours | No Christmas or public holiday hours published. source for Kepala Pet Resort Christmas and New Year hours (opens in a new tab), checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Peak surcharges | One-off $85 surcharge per family for Christmas and Easter bookings (covers all public holidays in that period); $45 one-off surcharge for other single public holidays. source for Kepala Pet Resort peak surcharges (opens in a new tab), checked 23 Oct 2026 |
| Minimum stay | Not published checked 24 Oct 2026 |
| Deposit & cancellation | Non-refundable $100 deposit for all Christmas and Easter bookings. Stays over 28 days need a 50% deposit on arrival. source for Kepala Pet Resort deposit and cancellation (opens in a new tab), checked 24 Oct 2026 |
| Vaccinations | Dogs: C5 within the last 12 months. Cats: F3 within the last 12 months. Proof required on or before arrival. source for Kepala Pet Resort vaccinations (opens in a new tab), checked 23 Oct 2026 |
| Desexing | Not published checked 23 Oct 2026 |
| Trial stay | Not published. First-time boarders over 12 (dogs) or 15 (cats) need a health discussion first. source for Kepala Pet Resort trial stay (opens in a new tab), checked 23 Oct 2026 |
Compare these rules with other providers: Christmas minimum stays, deposits & cancellation rules compared · Who's open for check-in over Christmas and New Year.
Notes
Bookings by phone only. Inspections by appointment.
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