North Stradbroke Island lies just off the coast of Brisbane, and is a great Queensland island destination to visit with your dog. Find out more about visiting North Stradbroke Island, or “Straddie” as it’s often called, from how to get to the island to dog-friendly places to stay and dine out. Are Dogs Allowed on … Read more
The Northern Beaches of Sydney is home to some excellent dog-friendly walks, whether you’re after an easy coastal stroll or a proper bushwalk that your dog is welcome on. Check out some of my favourite dog-friendly walks on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and get ready to head out with your pup… #1 Narrabeen Lagoon … Read more
No matter what time of year, it’s the perfect season to go for a walk in Sydney, whether a stroll along the coast or a hike through the many patches of bushland that dot the city. But what if you want to bring along your dog? As many many hiking trails in Sydney don’t permit … Read more
The Northern Beaches of Sydney are home to a beautiful string of beaches, from Palm Beach south to Manly Beach, plus harbour beaches such as Clontarf. Unfortunately though, the majority of these beaches on the Northern Beaches are not dog-friendly beaches. For starters, currently there are no dog-friendly ocean-facing beaches on the Northern Beaches. Although … Read more
Sydney is home to a lot of beautiful beaches. However, if you have a dog, unfortunately dogs are prohibited from most of them. So, if you do want to head to the beach with your dog, whether for zoomies on the sand or a swim in the water, what are your options for dog-friendly beaches … Read more
Tucked away on the northern side of Sydney’s Middle Harbour near the Spit Bridge, Clontarf Dog Beach has long been one of my favourite dog-friendly beaches on the Northern Beaches, thanks to its calm and clean waters. However, the rules regarding this dog beach have recently changed – read on to find out more… Location … Read more
Dog-friendly and Sydney aren’t two things that usually go together. Much as I love my home city of Sydney in Australia, it’s not especially dog-friendly, whether that’s finding accommodation, catching transport or dining out. But, if you know where to look, there are still some great options for both locals and visitors with dogs. So, I … Read more
It’s often stated that dogs are not allowed in national parks in Australia. However, this is not strictly true. While dogs are indeed prohibited from the vast majority of national parks in Australia, there is a small handful of national parks and other parks looked after by national park authorities that allow dogs. Read on … Read more
Jervis Bay, about 2 1/2 hours south of Sydney, is renown for its beautiful white beaches. Best of all, many of the beaches are dog-friendly, with both off-leash and on-leash options abounding. There’s also plenty of dog-friendly accommodation options, places to dine out, and easy walks. It all adds up to make Jervis Bay a great … Read more
One of the downsides of travelling to Australia with your dog (or living in Australia and travelling overseas with a dog), is quarantine. Unless you’re travelling from Norfolk Island, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands or New Zealand (a pretty short list!) your dog is required to stay in quarantine when it enters Australia. I was pretty … Read more