Looking for a great dog-friendly getaway from Brisbane? There’s plenty of options available, whether you’re want to head to the beach, go hiking in the hills, taste some of the only wines produced in Queensland, or enjoy a festival of flowers. All of these destinations are under a 3 hour drive from the centre of … Read more
Looking for a great dog-friendly getaway from Melbourne? There’s plenty of options available nearby in Victoria, whether you want a coastal escape, to visit cellar doors, explore an historic town or enjoy the great outdoors. All of these destinations are under a 3 hour drive from the centre of Melbourne, with many of them even … Read more
In early 2020 I visited Tasmania, the southernmost island state of Australia, for the first time in many years. Unfortunately, I made the decision early on to leave my dog, Schnitzel, behind. It was only a quick trip and many of the key places we wanted to visit didn’t allow dogs (such as national parks). … Read more
While the Northern Territory isn’t home to that many fenced dog parks (or dog parks in general), there are still some excellent examples. Whether you’re visiting the Top End or heading to Alice Springs, these are some of the great fenced dog parks in the Northern Territory. #1 Marlow Lagoon Dog Park, Palmerston One of … Read more
Whether you’re planning your next holiday with your dog or driving a lap around Australia and want to know what places not to miss, make plans to visit these towns and regions that are the most dog-friendly destinations in Australia. Despite Australia having a reputation as being rather un-dog-friendly when it comes to travel, all … Read more
The Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk is one of the most popular walks in Sydney, thanks to its scenic views and the many beautiful beaches that it visits. It’s popular with both visitors and locals alike, including many local dog owners. Find out more about walking the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk with a dog, … Read more
The 5km-long Federation Cliff Walk is a popular walk in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, that meanders along the clifftops between Dover Heights and Watsons Bay. While not as popular as the nearby Bondi to Coogee Walk, this walk is a great dog-friendly walk in Sydney, thanks to the multiple off-leash parks along the way, … Read more
Taking your dog overseas for the first time can be quite daunting. This was especially so when my husband and I first took our dog, Schnitzel, overseas from Australia to Europe in February 2017. We had no experience at travelling with our dog, let along flying him to the other side of the world and … 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
Camping with your dog is one of the best ways to travel with a dog in Australia. There’s plenty of great dog-friendly campsites in Australia. But how do you find dog-friendly places to camp? And what about the rules and etiquette for camping with your dog? How to Find Dog-Friendly Camping in Australia It would … Read more