If you’re looking for a dog-friendly walk in Melbourne for a fun outing with your pup, there’s plenty of options to choose from. Whether you’d prefer an inner city walk, a bayside walk or a track in a bushland reserve, there’s no shortage of excellent walks that allow dogs. There’s even some off-leash dog walks! … Read more
Looking for a fun day out with your dog around Melbourne? No matter if you’d prefer to head to the beaches or the mountains, stay close to the city or head out on a road trip, I’ve got plenty of ideas for dog-friendly day trips all around Melbourne, all within a two hour drive of … Read more
As a long-time Sydneysider, I’m usually compelled to say how much better Sydney is than Melbourne, as part of the long-standing rivalry between the two Australian cities. However, when it comes to dog-friendliness, Melbourne in Victoria is way out in front and by far the most dog-friendly city in Australia. Melbourne is a great destination … Read more
There’s no need to skip heading to the beach in Melbourne if you have a dog – luckily the city is home to many dog-friendly beaches. While some beaches allow dogs off-leash all day long year round, there are also other beaches with restrictions for dogs. I round up some of my favourite dog-friendly beaches … Read more
The bayside suburb of St Kilda is a delightful part of Melbourne to visit together with your dog. As well as having some great dog-friendly beaches close to the city, there’s plenty more fun things to do together with your dog, as well as some great dog-friendly cafes, pubs and even places to stay. Dog-Friendly … Read more
So, you’re wanting to duck down to the shops or spend an afternoon window shopping, but is it possible to take along your dog? Whether a dog is allowed in a shop often depends on the shop owner, with some shops allowing well-behaved dogs inside, except for shops that sell food. But what about larger … Read more
The Granite Belt wine region is the perfect destination for a weekend away with your pup, with the central town of Stanthorpe less than a three hour drive from the centre of Brisbane. Luckily then there’s plenty of excellent pet-friendly accommodation to choose from, no matter your preferences or budget. #1 Rock Pool Park, Ballandean … Read more
Queensland’s Granite Belt wine region is very dog-friendly! There are plenty of cellar doors where dogs are welcome to join you, often inside the cellar door. After two visits to the Granite Belt where I’ve visited multiple wineries, these are my top picks for dog-friendly wineries. Make a booking for a tasting at some of … 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 plenty more dog-friendly attractions, plus places to … Read more
Have you ever considered taking your pet on public transport in Queensland, either to avoid the difficulty of finding a parking spot or because you don’t currently have a car? Find out more about the rules for pets on public transport in Brisbane, including the transport option that allows pet dogs. Are Pets Allowed on … Read more