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
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
A charming town situated in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains in southern NSW, Tumut is well-known as an outdoor activity destination, particularly for its fly-fishing. But what’s it like to visit Tumut with a dog? Find out what you can get up to with your dog at your side, plus tips on where to … 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
Canberra is a wonderfully dog-friendly city to visit, with a long list of attractions that you can visit with your dog. But if you’re visiting during the cooler months of the year, you’ll want to make sure you have somewhere comfortable to stay, with nighttime temperatures often falling below zero. On my recent visit to … 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
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
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