Dog-Friendly Activities in Australia & the South Pacific

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 & the South Pacific, 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

The Groynes Dog Park

Christchurch, NZ

The Groynes Dog Park The Groynes is a securely fenced park with a number of different areas including spring fed streams, trees and open spaces and three agility courses. A BBQ and picnic area is also within the park, although dogs must be leashed in this area. Car parking available. See Details

Bottle Lake Forest Park

Christchurch, NZ

Bottle Lake Forest Park Bottle Lake Forest Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Christchurch, NZ. This popular mountain biking spot offers more than 1000 hectares of of pine forest. Fido is welcome to enjoy the walking and biking trails through the beach and forest, but must dogs be kept on a leash. Please clean up after your pets. See Details

Green Island Dog Park

Dunedin, NZ

Green Island Dog Park Spacious green area with a fenced-in section and obstacle course ideal for small dogs. 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

St. Albans Park

Christchurch, NZ

St. Albans Park St. Albans Park in Christchurch, NZ, is a pet-friendly haven perfect for dog lovers. With spacious grassy areas, shady trees, a splash-worthy stream, and designated off-leash zones, it's ideal for strolls, playtime, or a picnic with your pup. See Details

Styx Mill Conservation Reserve Dog Park

Christchurch, NZ

Styx Mill Conservation Reserve Dog Park The Styx Mill Conservation Reserve offers a securely fenced area with two small ponds, lot of trees, and wide open spaces. Off road parking and toilets available. 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

Templeton's Reserve

Christchurch, NZ

Templeton's Reserve Templeton's Reserve has great open spaces with plenty of room for pups to run. There are no gates or fences. The large pond is not suitable for swimming, but it is easy to walk around it. See Details

The Sheepdog Memorial

Lake Tekapo, NZ

The Sheepdog Memorial The Sheepdog Memorial in New Zealand is pet-friendly. In the 19th century, Scottish shepherds came to work in this area. The high country could not have been farmed without the border collies they brought with them. These have been immortalized forever in the form of a statue in Lake Tekapo. Dogs are welcome to view the statue on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. The trails around the lake are also pet-friendly and lead to beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. 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

Roland's Wood

Kerikeri, NZ

Roland's Wood Roland’s Wood in Kerikeri, NZ, is a large pet-friendly park where two- and four-legged visitors can enjoy the great outdoors together. This community green space features scenic walking trails, plenty of shade trees, and a designated fenced area where dogs can run and play off-leash. 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