Dog-Friendly Activities in Australia

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Australia, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Fingal Heads Beach

Kingscliff, AU

Fingal Heads Beach This is a fabulous dogs allowed beach. Dogs can swim in the surf and run along the gorgeous sandy beach and afterwards you can go for coffee, where the cafe owners put out fresh daily bowls of cool water for the dogs. See Details

Altona Dog Beach - Burns Reserve

Melbourne, AU

Altona Dog Beach - Burns Reserve Bring your dog to Altona Dog Beach for some off-leash fun. Your salty dog will love frolicking on the sand, going for a swim, and socializing with other dogs. Open daily. See Details

Whiting Beach

Yamba, AU

Whiting Beach Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the western end of Whiting Beach in Yamba, AU. The sandy beach is an awesome spot to take Fido for a leisurely stroll or cool off in the water. There are only small waves as this beach is at the mouth of the Clarence River. Keep Fido away from the rock wall, which is the main swimming area. See Details

9 Degrees Enoggera

Enoggera, AU

9 Degrees Enoggera 9 Degrees Enogorra is a pet-friendly bouldering gym north of Brisbane in Enoggera, AU. Well-behaved dogs can join their owners for a climbing session at this fully air-conditioned gym, as long as they are leashed, comfortable in loud settings and don't interfere with other people's climbing. Bring a toy to keep your pooch distracted and your own waste bags to clean up any accidents that may happen. See Details

The Farm at Byron Bay

Ewingsdale, AU

The Farm at Byron Bay Fido is welcome to join you as you explore and learn at The Farm! It is home to Three Blue Ducks, The Bread Social, The Garden Shed, and The Produce Store. The Farm requests that you keep your four-legged-friend on a lead at all times, and out of the indoor areas of its restaurant. The Farm at Byron Bay is open seven days a week from 7am to 4pm. See Details

Tathra Beachside

Tathra, AU

Tathra Beachside Tathra Beachside is pet-friendly. Pets are a part of the extended family and they can enjoy cottages, treats, a dog wash station available, and a nice walk to the beautiful dog-friendly Tathra Beach. Pet supplies are also available for purchase at reception. Pets are welcome all year on their sites except for the first 2 weeks of our Christmas holiday period. See Details

Emerald Lake Park

Emerald, Queensland, AU

Emerald Lake Park Emerald Lake Park in Emerald, AU is a pet-friendly park. Leashed dogs are welcome on a variety of winding paved trails that weave through this pretty park, including a bridge over the water. After wandering the trails, hop on the Puffing Billy Dog Express for an afternoon of fun on a scenic train ride with your dog. See Details

Goondiwindi Botanic Gardens

Goondiwindi, AU

Goondiwindi Botanic Gardens Dogs are now allowed at Goondiwindi Botanic Gardens. You can bring Fido with you, and even let them off-leash on the paths of the 25 hectare gardens of Goondiwindi. The garden features a lake, floral gardens, playgrounds, BBQ areas, and paths that weave around them. They are open Monday through Sunday from 6am to 10pm. See Details

Brisbane City Botanic Gardens

Brisbane, AU

Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Brisbane City Botanic Gardens is a pet-friendly destination in Brisbane, AU. Take a stroll with your pooch along the Bamboo Grove, down Weeping Fig Avenue, by the Riverstage and next to the ornamental ponds. Other than ticketed events, the botanical gardens are free to enter and welcome dogs on a leash. See Details

The Round House

Fremantle, AU

The Round House The Round House is a dog-friendly historic landmark in Fremantle, AU. Built in 1831, the Swan River Colony’s first civil gaol welcomes leashed pups to check out the grounds and listen to a talk about the history of the building and surrounding town. If you're dog doesn't like loud noises, you may want to skip the daily canon firing at 1 p.m. The Whalers Tunnel beneath the Roundhouse also welcomes dogs inside. See Details

George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens

Darwin, AU

George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens is a pet-friendly botanical garden in Darwin. Well-behaved dogs under voice control are welcome to join their owners off-leash at this botanical garden, or on a leash if they are likely to wander off. With over 100 acres of manicured gardens to explore and the pet-friendly patio at Eva's Cafe to enjoy lunch at, you and your pooch will want to spend all day at this gorgeous spot. See Details

Classic Tours

Belmont North, AU

Classic Tours Classic Tours in Belmont North, AU, offers wine tours of the Hunter Valley. Enjoy world-class cellar doors with your pup by your side—tours include pet-friendly wineries, shady picnic spots and comfy travel. Great for families, couples or groups. Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved. See Details

National Arboretum Canberra

Canberra, AU

National Arboretum Canberra Leashed pets are welcome to join you as you explore the National Arboretum in Canberra. Enjoy the 446 acres of gardens with your canine companion. Dogs are not allowed on tram tours of the arboretum but you can drive through the grounds or walk with your pet. See Details

Kep track

Perth, Western Australia, AU

Kep track It is 75km which can be a 3 day hike with the trail starting at Mundaring weir and finishing at Northam. you walk through many towns, so water is not a problem it is an easy to moderate track and track is well labelled. cyclist and horse riders may also use the track. head on to- http://www.keptrack.com.au/ for more info. See Details

Centennial Parklands

Sydney, AU

Centennial Parklands Centennial Parklands is one of the most dog-friendly public parks in Sydney - in fact approximately 43 percent (or 154 hectares) of its open space as off-leash areas. Centennial Parklands offer areas for both on- and off-leash dog walking. Sandstone Ridge and Federation Valley are both popular locations for off-leash dog walking.

Dogs are not permitted to swim in the ponds, in children's playgrounds, within 10 metres of Federation Pavilion and within 10 metres of Centennial Parklands Dining facility. However, there are dog tethering posts around the dining facility. See Details

Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens

Daylesford, AU

Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens The Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia are stunning gardens that were built on an extinct volcano in the mid 1850s. Dogs are welcome on a leash, there is a cafe that welcomes dogs in the outside area. See Details

Rockingham Dog Beach

Perth, Western Australia, AU

Rockingham Dog Beach Rockingham Dog Beach in East Rockingham, AU is pet friendly. Located adjacent to the Weld Street Car Park, this stretch of sand welcomes pups to play off-leash. See Details

Monrose Indoor Plants and Pet Cafe

Newport, Victoria, AU

Monrose Indoor Plants and Pet Cafe Monrose Indoor Plants and Pet Cafe is a dog-friendly pet cafe and home improvement store in Newport, AU. Fido can enjoy a puppuccino or a pup snack from the pet cafe while you shop for pet-friendly indoor plants, pots, vases, home decor, pet products and more. Cold drinks are also available for pet owners to enjoy. See Details

Nudgee Beach Dog Park

Brisbane, AU

Nudgee Beach Dog Park Nudgee Beach in Tuckaroo Park, Brisbane, AU is a pet-friendly stretch of sand that welcomes pups to play off-leash. The beach features agility equipment for dogs to play on and picnic benches where you can all enjoy a meal together as a pack. See Details

Dog Park at Federal Park

Annandale, New South Wales, AU

Dog Park at Federal Park Fido can play off-leash at the Dog Park at Federal Park in the Sydney suburb of Annandale, NSW. Pups can play freely on the grass areas at all times and on sports fields when no games are taking place. Afterwards, grill out with your dog at the BBQ area, find shade under a native tree and check out the restored Glebe railway viaduct. See Details