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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.

Pet Friendly Fingal Heads Beach

Fingal Heads Beach

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.

Pet Friendly Altona Dog Beach - Burns Reserve

Altona Dog Beach - Burns Reserve

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.

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.

9 Degrees Enoggera

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.

Tathra Beachside

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.

The Farm at Byron Bay

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.

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.

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.

Brisbane City Botanic Gardens

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.

Tallow Beach

Tallow Beach is pet-friendly. The beach stretches for just under two miles and is located in the heart of popular spot, Byron Bay. The area is popular among visitors enjoying some swimming, bird watching, whale watching, beach fishing or just chilling out. Dogs are welcome off-leash, as long as they respond to your voice.

The Round House

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.

Dog Beach at O’Sullivan Beach and Christies Beach

Dog Beach at O’Sullivan Beach and Christies Beach

Dog Beach at O’Sullivan Beach and Christies Beach is pet-friendly. From the southern end of Selway Terrace to the northern end of Heather Street, dogs are allowed off-leash at any time except during daylight savings (October-April) when they must be on a leash 10am-8pm.

Lake Lyell

Lake Lyell is a dog-friendly recreation area in New South Wales. Located on the outskirts of Lithgow just 2 and a half hours away from Sydney, the facilities include a kiosk, boat ramp, amenities block with hot showers, toilets, disabled toilet, covered BBQ area, kayak hire, picnic benches, park, designated swimming area, and powered and non-powered camping sites.

Coles Beach

Davenport, Northern Territory, AU

Coles Beach is pet-friendly. Located in a coastal bay, bordered by a low cobble point to the west, the beach is moderately well exposed to west through northerly waves and is a popular surfing beach. Dogs are welcome on the beach to try a spot of surfing, play fetch or catch some rays.

Nudgee Beach Dog Park

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.

National Arboretum Canberra

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.

Kep track

Perth, Western Australia, AU

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.

Centennial Parklands

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.

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.

Orara East State Forest

Upper Orara, AU

Orara East State Forest

Orara East State Forest is a pet-friendly park near Coffs Harbour, NSW. This state forest is home to a number of pet-friendly trails, including Sealy and Korora Lookout Loop, Orara East Rainforest Loop and Stony Hill Loop. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

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