The Southern Highlands of NSW is home to some great dog-friendly walks, no matter what you’re interested in. From short walks that show off the area’s local history and colourful trees to longer bushwalks, take your pick from these dog-friendly walks on the Southern Highlands… #1 Berrima River Walk Distance: 3.6km returnDifficulty: Easy-moderate (Unpaved path, … Read more
Under 90 minutes from the centre of Sydney, Bowral is the perfect destination for a dog-friendly weekend away in the countryside with your pup. Fortunately then, one of the finest properties around, Peppers Craigieburn Bowral, now offers pet-friendly rooms. Located in a 19th century homestead that was long ago converted into a sprawling guesthouse, Peppers … Read more
Just over one hour southwest of the centre of Sydney, it’s not long after leaving behind the sprawling suburbs that you’ll arrive at the start of the Southern Highlands region. Home to country estates, historic villages and cool-climate vineyards, it’s perfect for a weekend away from Sydney. Centred around the towns of Bowral and Moss … Read more
The delightful small town of Bilpin is located in the Blue Mountains, to the north of Katoomba along the Bells Line of Road. Best known for its many fruit orchards, in particular apple orchards, the surrounding area is also home to many cool climate gardens. Find out what you can do when visiting Bilpin with … 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
Just a short two hour drive north of Sydney along the NSW coast, the city of Newcastle has plenty of fun options for those visiting with a dog, from dog-friendly beaches to waterside walks to terrific off-leash dog parks. Find out more about what it’s like to visit Newcastle with a dog… Dog-Friendly Sightseeing in … Read more
One of the most popular spots on the Central Coast, just north of Sydney, is Terrigal. This beachside suburb is home to an excellent beach and parks, making it popular for both day trippers and those staying on the Central Coast. Find out what you can get up to when you visit Terrigal with a … Read more
The Central Coast is home to a huge number of beaches, and luckily many of them are dog-friendly. There’s a wide range of beaches, ranging from surf beaches through to calm beaches on Broken Bay and Brisbane Water. Take your pick from the following Central Coast dog beaches for a fun outing with your dog… … Read more
No matter what type of walk that you’re looking to do with your dog, there’s a wide variety of dog-friendly walks to choose from on the Central Coast of NSW. From bush walks in the state forests and dog-friendly reserves to easy dog walks along the coastline and lakes, take your pick from these dog-friendly … Read more
The Hunter Valley wine region is the oldest wine region in Australia, with plots of vines first grown in the area in the 1820s. These days the valley is home to 142 wineries and countless cellar doors. And luckily many of them welcome dogs to join you, either inside or just outside. I’ve visited the … Read more