The coastal city of Shellharbour is located just south of Wollongong, about a 90 minute drive south of Sydney. While the city doesn’t offer that many dog-friendly attractions, that may soon change with a proposal for two new off-leash dog beaches. Find out what you can do in Shellharbour when visiting with a dog. Dog-Friendly … Read more
The Blue Mountains is a popular hiking destination close to Sydney. And just because you have a dog, doesn’t meant you have to miss out. While some of the most famous hikes in the region are out of bounds inside national parks, there’s still plenty of dog-friendly walks in the Blue Mountains. Take your pick … Read more
Just 90 minutes west of the Sydney CBD, the Blue Mountains region of NSW is a convenient and beautiful destination for a weekend getaway from Sydney. While many locations within the national park are off limits to dogs, find out about the many dog-friendly Blue Mountains lookouts, walks, gardens and more you can enjoy with … Read more
Dreaming of a beach holiday on the South Coast of NSW along with your dog? Check out this list of pet-friendly Airbnb options that are all close to the beach, starting from Wollongong and Gerringong, down to the Far South Coast. Just double check the full rules and with the host before making a booking! … Read more
Dreaming of a beach holiday along the North Coast of NSW with your pooch? Then take your pick from these dog-friendly Airbnbs, stretching from just north of Sydney up to Byron Bay. Each of these beautiful beachside holiday rentals welcomes dogs to join you. Just make sure you check the rules, as they do vary, … Read more
As anyone knows who has driven the Hume Highway between Sydney and Melbourne, while it’s a good quality divided highway the entire way, driving along the Hume makes for a long boring day (or two). Pity your poor pup then, if you’re driving the Hume Highway with a dog. To liven up your journey and … Read more
Planning to head to the Far South Coast towns of Bermagui, Tathra, Merimbula, Pambula or Eden with your dog? Also known as the Sapphire Coast of NSW for the beautifully hued water, this area has plenty of dog-friendly options, from off-leash beaches to interesting walks to places to stay. Read on to find out more … Read more
Byron Bay in northern NSW is one of the most popular beach destinations on Australia’s East Coast. But what if you’re visiting with a dog? On my recent visit with my pup I investigated everything dog-friendly in Byron Bay, and can recommend these options for your visit, from what beaches allow dogs, to where to … Read more
As a lifelong resident of New South Wales in Australia, I used to think there weren’t many options for holidaying with a dog. However, whether things are becoming more dog-friendly or it’s simply a matter of researching what is available, there’s an incredible variety of things to do on holidays with your dog in NSW. … Read more
Wollongong is deservedly popular for its beautiful beaches and luckily many of them are dog-friendly. In the Wollongong area on the NSW coast, in between Stanwell Park and Windang, there are ten off-leash dog beaches. Find out more about the best dog-friendly beaches in Wollongong to visit with your dog. Off-Leash Dog Beaches in Wollongong … Read more