If you’re planning to head to the Central Coast with your dog, you’re be happy to discover that there’s plenty of dog-friendly options available. Situated so close to Sydney on the NSW coast, the Central Coast is great for either a dog-friendly day out or quick getaway. Check out these dog-friendly beaches, walks, parks, cafes … 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
Scattered around the world are thousands of national parks. And given that most of these parks have been declared with the intention of conserving and protecting the area, which is often relative “wilderness”, not surprisingly pets including dogs are not always allowed inside. However, the rules and attitudes to pets being permitted inside national parks … 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 its 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
The best way to road-trip in Australia, especially with a dog, is in a campervan. By travelling with your dog in a campervan or motorhome you have access to the many dog-friendly camping sites in Australia, without the hassles and gear needed to camp. And it’s far more affordable and flexible than trying to find … Read more
Byron Bay in northern NSW is one of the most popular beach destinations on Australia’s East Coast. But what if you’re visiting with a dog? On my recent visit with my pup I investigated everything dog-friendly in Byron Bay, and can recommend these options for your visit, from what beaches allow dogs, to where to … Read more
Looking for the best dog-friendly beaches to visit in New South Wales? After road tripping up and down the coast with my pooch, Schnitzel, here’s our selection of the best dog beaches in NSW. Note that for the purpose of this list, we’ve restricted our definition of dog-friendly beaches to only those beaches on the … Read more
Looking for a great dog-friendly getaway from Sydney? There’s plenty of options available, no matter if you’re after a beach escape, to visit some wineries or to go hiking with your pup and enjoy the great outdoors. Best of all, all of these destinations are under 3.5 hours drive from the centre of Sydney, most … Read more
This article was produced in partnership with Hotels.com. The height of luxury is being able to bring along your beloved pooch on your getaway. But just because you’re restricted to dog-friendly properties, doesn’t mean even in Australia that you’re limited to merely camping or staying at a dowdy hotel in the middle of nowhere. While … Read more
No matter what time of year, it’s the perfect season to go for a walk in Sydney, whether a stroll along the coast or a hike through the many patches of bushland that dot the city. But what if you want to bring along your dog? While many hiking trails in Sydney don’t permit dogs, … Read more