There’s nothing worse than trying to find something fun to do together with your dog in Sydney when it clouds over and pours rain, or it’s too hot to contemplate doing anything outside air-conditioned comfort. To help you out, I’ve put together some great indoor activities for dogs that I’ve recently checked out, when you … Read more
The Northern Beaches of Sydney is home to a string of beautiful sandy beaches along the coast. While dogs are unfortunately not yet permanently allowed on any of these ocean-facing beaches, a great dog-friendly beach to head with your dog is Curl Curl Lagoon. Find out more about visiting Curl Curl Dog Beach with your … Read more
Come Spring or Autumn, there’s nothing more delightful than visiting one of the many wonderful gardens located around New South Wales. However, despite being located outdoors, and you’d think a great dog-friendly place to visit, many gardens located in NSW don’t allow pet dogs on their grounds. To help you out, I’ve dug out some … 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
There’s plenty of dog-friendly walks available in the Newcastle region, perfect for exploring the area, whether along the coastline, the water’s edge or in nearby bushland reserves. To enjoy some time in the outdoors with your pup, take your pick from these wonderful dog walks around Newcastle… #1 Nobbys Lighthouse Walk Distance: 3km returnDifficulty: Easy … 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
Megalong Valley is one of the hidden gems of the Blue Mountains, and one of my favourite places in the area to visit with my dog. Rather than simply gaze out over this valley of rolling farmland from the lookouts above, make the steep descent down into the valley from Blackheath for a wonderful day … Read more
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
The North Shore of Sydney is home to many bushland reserves, particularly in steep areas alongside creeks and the harbour, that are home to bushwalking tracks. While you’ll need to skip visiting national parks such as Lane Cove National Park, Garrigal National Park and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park with your dog, there are plenty of … Read more
The Eastern Suburbs of Sydney is home to a wide variety of dog-friendly walks. While the coastal walking paths around Bondi and Coogee are most famous, I’ve also uncovered a variety of other dog-friendly walks, including a bushwalk in Bellevue Hill, a largely off-leash walk at Rushcutters Bay and even a walk along a beach. … Read more