The town of Parkes is located in the Central West of NSW, about a five hour drive west of Sydney. Well-known as the home of the Parkes Observatory that starred in “The Dish”, there’s plenty to do in Parkes when visiting with a dog. Dog-Friendly Sightseeing in Parkes When visiting Parkes, add some of these … Read more
Unfortunately, the Snowy Mountains in the high country of NSW is not the most dog-friendly destination. With most of the ski fields and attractions situated within the Kosciuszko National Park, there aren’t many places that dogs can visit. However, it’s still possible to stay in Jindabyne or just outside the national park with your pup, … Read more
For the best tasting fruit, nothing beats eating your own freshly picked fruit from an orchard. There are many orchards around Australia that open to the public for pick-your-own days, but many orchards prohibit pet dogs from visiting. Instead, head to one of these pick-your-own orchards where your dog is welcome! #1 Nicoletti Orchards, near … Read more
Canberra is a great destination to head for a weekend away from Sydney with your dog. There’s plenty of dog-friendly things to do in Canberra, plus a large range of pet-friendly accommodation. Best of all it’s just an easy three hour drive, with plenty of places to stop along the way. Check out my top … Read more
The oldest inland colonial settlement in Australia, Bathurst is about a three hour drive west of Sydney. An ideal spot to visit for a weekend or as part of a longer road trip, find out what there is to do in the city when visiting with a dog, plus dog-friendly places to stay and dine. … Read more
Canberra is nicknamed the “bush capital.” No matter where you are in the city, there’s a bushland reserve nearby with walking trails. Luckily, many of the reserves are dog-friendly, meaning there’s plenty of great options for walks with your dog. Take your pick from one of these dog-friendly walks in Canberra… #1 Mount Ainslie Summit … Read more
The historic mining and industrial city of Lithgow is located on the western edge of the Blue Mountains, about a 150km drive west of Sydney. Often overlooked in favour of the more famous towns in the mountains or the country towns to the west, there’s plenty to do with a dog in and around the … Read more
When I visited Canberra with my dog, I was surprised by how dog-friendly the city is. Sure, I didn’t try and take my dog inside of parliament house or the many museums that pepper the city. But there’s so many dog-friendly things to do, not to mention dog-friendly hotels. If you’re visiting Canberra with a … Read more
Dubbo is one of the most popular holiday destinations in country NSW. About a five hour drive from Sydney, it’s close enough for a long weekend trip or else visit the city on a road trip around the state. Find out what to do when visiting Dubbo with your dog, plus tips on where to … Read more
The twin cities of Albury and Wodonga lie on either side of the NSW and Victorian borders, separated by the Murray River. Situated along the busy Hume Highway, many visitors to the cities are just passing through. However, with plenty of dog-friendly attractions, from walks to museums to breweries to explore, these twin cities deserve … Read more