The second largest inland city in all of Australia, Toowoomba is a relatively undiscovered tourism gem, especially for those travelling with dogs. With many dog-friendly attractions and its proximity to Brisbane, just an easy 90 minutes drive west, it’s perfect for a quick weekend away or for an inland stop of a trip around Southeastern … Read more
With a strong focus on the wildlife attractions in surrounding national parks, what can you instead do in and around Mackay if you’re visiting with a dog? From walking trails to botanic gardens to laneway art, find out about the dog-friendly sights of the Mackay region in central Queensland, plus where to dine and stay … Read more
If you’re looking at travelling with your dog in Queensland, but don’t have your own caravan or tent to camp in, a good alternative is to stay at a pet-friendly cabin, usually at a caravan park. While many cabins unfortunately don’t permit pets, I’ve tracked down a wide range of pet-friendly cabins in Queensland, from … Read more
The city of Rockhampton is located not far from the coast in Central Queensland, around 650km north of Brisbane. Located on the banks of the Fitzroy River, it has long been known as a centre of beef production. But if you’re passing through Rockhampton while travelling in Queensland with a dog, what is there to … Read more
The centre of the Capricorn Coast, Yeppoon is a terrific dog-friendly beach destination to visit with your dog. Situated a 30 minute drive away from Rockhampton and less than 8 hours north of Brisbane, find out about what’s on offer when visiting Yeppoon in Queensland with a dog. Dog-Friendly Beaches in Yeppoon One of the … Read more
If you want to go away camping or on a road trip with your dog in Queensland, of course there’s plenty of dog-friendly caravan parks around the state. But if you’re after somewhere more unique, consider one of these terrific dog-friendly campsites in Queensland to go camping with your dog. Most are far cheaper or … 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’re travelling with your pet dog, with many caravan parks not allowing pets. To help you out, I’ve dug up a selection of the best pet-friendly caravan parks on the Gold … Read more
The Sunshine Coast is home to many of Queensland’s most stunning beaches, from Noosa in the north to Caloundra in the south. Luckily, along the coast there are also multiple excellent beaches that permit dogs off-leash. Take your pick from these Sunshine Coast dog-friendly beaches for a fun day out with your pup, from north … Read more
Looking for a great dog-friendly getaway from Brisbane? There’s plenty of options available, whether you 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
For the best tasting fruit, nothing beats eating your own freshly picked fruit from an orchard. There are many orchards around Australia that open to the public for pick-your-own days, but many orchards prohibit pet dogs from visiting. Instead, head to one of these pick-your-own orchards where your dog is welcome! #1 Nicoletti Orchards, near … Read more