Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Australia & the South Pacific

If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in Australia & the South Pacific. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in Australia & the South Pacific that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!

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

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

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

Otari-Wilton's Bush

Wellington, NZ

Otari-Wilton's Bush Otari-Wilton's Bush is New Zealand's most significant native botanic gardens and Wellington's largest area of original native forest. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is free to enter. This website aims to provide you with all the information you need to appreciate this natural resource to its fullest. Otari-Wilton's Bush is only 5 kilometers from downtown Wellington. You can easily get there by car, bus, bicycle or on foot. Within the reserve, only foot traffic, wheel chairs and prams are allowed. Dogs must be on a lead at all times. 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

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. See Details

Linklater Reserve

Palmerston North, NZ

Linklater Reserve Linklater Reserve is a large pet-friendly park in Palmerston North, NZ, where furry friends are encouraged to join their owners for an adventure. Here, dogs may play on and off leash with their two and four-legged companions. Amenities of this recreation space include a dog agility course, walking paths, frisbee golf, picnic areas and much more. See Details

Lake Gwelup Regional Open Space

Gwelup, AU

Lake Gwelup Regional Open Space Bring Fido to Lake Gwelup Regional Open Space in Gwelup, AU. This pet-friendly recreation space features a 1.5-mile loop around Lake Gewlup, where walkers and cyclists can enjoy some exercise with their canine companions. Amenities include wildlife viewing, shade picnic areas, a playground, a boardwalk, a viewing platform and more. See Details

J.A.C Russell Park

Gembrook, AU

J.A.C Russell Park J.A.C Russell Park is a pet-friendly recreation space in Gembrook, VIC. Pups can ride the Puffing Billy Dog Express to the end of the line and burn off their own steam on the green space at this public park. See Details

Te Puna Quarry Park

Tauranga, NZ

Te Puna Quarry Park Dogs are allowed to visit the park, but they must be kept on a lead at all times and owners should be prepared to remove any doggy doos. The circular track takes about 45 minutes to walk, but if you like exploring you could spend twice as long and still not see it all. See Details

Bungarribee Park

Bungarribee, AU

Bungarribee Park Bungarribee Park is pet-friendly. Located on 200-hectares of land featuring wide-open scenic space and two sealed tracks, the Heart Crossing Loop and the Bungaribee Trail. The Warrigal Dog Run, playground with climbing tower, slides, a flying fox, swings and water play equipment are also found in the park. Dogs are welcome to wander off-leash, as long as they are under voice control and don't disturb other park users and wildlife. See Details

Knocklofty Reserve

Hobart, AU

Knocklofty Reserve Beautiful natural park 5 minutes from the city. Many trails and areas that are off lead and some areas are on lead. A good a very friendly dog community walk here daily. Dog poop bags dispensers and bins are found at the entry points. See Details

Observatory Hill Park

Millers Point, AU

Observatory Hill Park Observatory Hill Park is a pet-friendly park in Sydney, AU. Built in 1857, the park is home to Australia's first observatory open to the public. While dogs are not allowed inside any of the buildings, leashed pups are free to explore the outdoor areas of the park and bask in the panoramic views of the city from arguably the best vantage point. See Details

Kings Park and Botanic Garden

Perth, Western Australia, AU

Kings Park and Botanic Garden Kings Park and Botanic Garden is a dog-friendly national park in Perth, AU. Overlooking the water and the skyline, this large famous park is home to bushland walk trails, immaculate gardens and green space to explore with your dog. Dogs are allowed everywhere except near the playground, on the elevated section of the Lotterywest Federation Walkway, inside Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park, and at the Kings Park Festival, Australia Day, Anzac Day and summer events. See Details

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Melbourne, AU

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is a pet-friendly spot in Melbourne, AU. Home to more than 50,000 individual plants, this 94-acre park features walking trails that wind around trees, garden beds, lakes and lawns. Dogs are permitted to tour the gardens on a leash to ensure the safety of delicate plants, other dogs and visitors. Visitors must pick up after pets during a visit. See Details

Yarra Bend Park

Fairfield, Victoria, AU

Yarra Bend Park Yarra Bend Park in Fairfield, AU is pet friendly. The largest area of natural bushland in inner Melbourne welcomes dogs off-leash in certain areas and on-leash throughout most of the park. Take your dog for a walk to Dights Falls, an artificial weird on a natural rock bar. If your dog loves to take a dip in the water, head to Deep Rock for a great spot to enter the water. Be sure to avoid dog exclusion areas and keep an eye out for wildlife along the way. See Details

Adelaide Himeji Garden

Adelaide, AU

Adelaide Himeji Garden Himeji Garden in Adelaide, AU is pet friendly. Leashed dogs are invited to join their owners for an afternoon of relaxation at this beautifully manicured park with a rock garden, tranquil pond and quiet corners to sit in and be one with your dog. See Details

Snow Farm NZ

Cardrona, NZ

Snow Farm NZ Hit the trails with Fido at Snow Farm NZ in Cardrona, NZ. This pet-friendly outdoor adventure destination welcomes you and your pup to enjoy their trails outside of their winter operating period, or you can purchase a Dog Day Pass or Dog Season Pass to enjoy a cross-country ski or snowshoe outing with your favorite four-legged friend. Check out their website for further details on their dog passes and rules. See Details

Carradah Park

Sydney, AU

Carradah Park Carradah Park is a pet-friendly park in Waverton north of Sydney Harbour, AU. Wander with your Weimaraner on a web of pathways with interpretive signage, picnic tables and public toilets along the way. See Details

Hyde Park

Sydney, AU

Hyde Park Hyde Park is a pet-friendly urban park in the heart of Sydney, AU. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on the winding paved trails that weave through the park. See Details