Looking for ideas for a fun day out around Brisbane with your dog? Whether you want to head to the beaches or the mountains, visit the Gold Coast, the Sunny Coast or stay closer to home, I’ve got plenty of ideas for fun day trips to do with your dog, all within 2 hours of … Read more
Queensland is home to many beautiful botanic gardens, both in the city and the countryside, along the coast and in the outback. And luckily, if you’re both a garden lover and a dog owner, many of the gardens allow dogs on their grounds, although generally they’ll need to stay on a leash. After visiting many … Read more
It’s easy to understand the growing popularity of glamping in Australia. After all, you can enjoy the delights of nature, but also the comforts of modern life. But what about if you have a dog? Often many glamping tents have not allowed pets. Luckily though, I’ve dug up some of the growing number of pet-friendly … Read more
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
My favourite Australian wine town is Mudgee. Just under 3 1/2 hours drive west of Sydney, it’s close enough for a weekend trip, but far enough away to be a true Australian country town, with old-fashioned streets wide enough for turning a horse and cart. Best of all, it’s a great dog-friendly destination in NSW. Read … Read more
While Orange might be best known as a destination for visiting wineries, if you’re visiting with a dog there’s lots more on offer. The Orange region in NSW also has some terrific off-leash dog parks, beautiful dog-friendly gardens to visit, and cute historic villages. Find out what to do when visiting Orange with a dog… … Read more
While dogs aren’t welcome on most regular train services in Australia, except for if you’re lucky enough to live in Melbourne, there are some historic train rides around Australia that permit four-legged passengers onboard! Fancy a fun day out on a train with your pup? Investigate taking a ride on one of these dog-friendly historic … Read more
Western Australia is home to some excellent free and cheap campsites, including many that welcome dogs, at least when they’re located outside of national parks. When travelling around Western Australia with your dog, consider camping at some of these great dog-friendly camping spots. While some of these campsites are only accessible by 4WD, certainly not … Read more
There’s plenty of dog-friendly caravan parks dotted all around Victoria, but pet-friendly cabins can be a bit harder to track down. To save you checking the websites of individual caravan parks, I’ve put together this selection of some of the best pet-friendly cabins in Victoria, ranging from the city to the countryside and the coast. … Read more
The Victorian town of Port Fairy is a popular tourist destination, whether you visit for the weekend from Melbourne or stay in the town after a road trip along the Great Ocean Road. But what’s it like visiting with a dog? Find out more about visiting Port Fairy with a dog… Dog-Friendly Beaches in Port … Read more