The most direct route from Brisbane to Cairns and Far North Queensland is along the Bruce Highway, which roughly follows the coastline. However, at around 1700km, it’s a very long drive, especially consider that much of it is still a single lane in each direction. Find out where to stop and pet-friendly accommodation when driving … Read more
Western Australia isn’t home to that many fenced dog parks, however there are a growing number being set up around the state, both in Perth and in regional Western Australia. Whether you live in WA or are road-tripping around the state, check out these locations if you’re looking for fenced dog parks in WA. Fenced … Read more
The Wollongong area is a great dog-friendly destination in NSW to visit near Sydney. It’s less than a 90 minute drive from the Sydney CBD to the centre of Wollongong, or just over an hour to the northern suburbs, making it perfect for a day trip. There’s plenty of dog-friendly attractions in Wollongong, especially its … Read more
South Australia is home to lots of excellent dog-friendly campsites, including many low-cost and free campgrounds. There were plenty of options when I road tripped around South Australia with my dog in a campervan! When travelling in South Australia with your dog, take your pick from these spots for dog-friendly camping in South Australia, from … Read more
Just over two hours drive from Sydney, it’s quick and easy to head to the Hunter Valley in NSW, whether just for the day or for a weekend. But don’t think that your dog needs to miss out on the fun. Here’s lots of tips on everything from dog-friendly wineries to dog-friendly accommodation, so that … Read more
As a popular tourist destination, the Gold Coast in Queensland has a plethora of accommodation options. However, the options available aren’t as extensive if you are travelling with your pet dog, with many caravan parks not allowing pets. I’ve dug up a selection of the best pet-friendly caravan parks on the Gold Coast, each that … Read more
I’m regularly asked by people whether they are able to fly to Australia with their dog in the cabin. In many parts of the world, from Europe to the USA, it’s normal to fly with your dog in the cabin, so understandably people also want to fly with their dog in the cabin to Australia. … Read more
If you live in Australia and want to travel with your dog, the best option is to travel domestically within Australia. Thanks to the strict quarantine laws for getting your dog back into Australia, not to mention the expense, heading overseas with your dog is often unfeasible. Not that your options in Australia are that … Read more
The Granite Belt is one of the only wine regions in Queensland, and fortunately it’s a great destination to visit with your dog. Centred around the town of Stanthorpe, the coldest town in all of Queensland, there’s a huge list of dog-friendly wineries to visit, not to mention dog-friendly walks, cafes and accommodation options. Read … Read more
When I recently 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 … Read more