It's funny how things change Barry I remember last year how concerned you were of this trip. Glad it's ok.
As for pet rentals. Some advice, see all rentals weather or not pet friendly. Make sure you meet with land lord.
You can explain your dog and offer refrences in person. If that's doesn't work you can ask on the Australian dogs online forum for help or leads. Depending on dog. Sadly smaller dogs get a better chance than bigger ones. Swf pulls sway. While that can stand for small white and fluffy. It can aka as small wooffy and ferocious.
Believe ist possible and you will find away. Rural outskirts of town too can often be harder to rent there fore more easy going to keep your dog. As a good tennat it will be easier.
M 46 h54 Both married before T 11y Bd 2/14 I must see where ow leads! Ms 18 hs 26