{"id":13572,"date":"2023-07-06T12:00:45","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T02:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelnuity.com\/?p=13572"},"modified":"2023-12-21T11:09:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T01:09:33","slug":"hiking-with-dogs-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelnuity.com\/hiking-with-dogs-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Go Hiking with Your Dogs in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the most enjoyable activities to do with your dog is going for a hike. A chance to sniff out new smells and burn off energy, it’s a fun option whether you’re close to home or travelling with your dog. However, hiking with dogs in Australia<\/a> brings it challenges, from finding dog-friendly hikes to the dangers of the Australia bush. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Where Are Dogs Allowed to Hike in Australia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When looking for dog-friendly hiking trails in Australia, you’ll find that many of the most spectacular and popular hiking trails are located within areas where dogs are prohibited. However, there are still some dog-friendly walks available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Dogs Allowed in National Parks in Australia?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, dogs are prohibited from most national parks in Australia. In NSW, dogs are not allowed in a single national park, and they are only permitted in a handful of dog-friendly national parks<\/a> in other states of Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n

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This rules out hiking with your dog on the many popular walks located in national parks. Dogs are also frequently prohibited from nature reserves and state conservation areas. However, there are still alternative pockets of bush that permit dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dog-Friendly Alternatives to National Parks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the alternative options in Australia that permits dogs are state forest. Dogs are generally permitted in state forests in Australia. For instance, in NSW dogs are permitted in all state forests<\/a>. These forests are usually a mix of plantation trees and natural bush. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Another alternative are regional parks. In NSW, dogs are permitted in most regional parks<\/a>. Some of these are stand-alone, such as Wolli Creek Regional Park, near the inner Sydney suburb of Wolli Creek. Or they may be adjacent to a national park of the same name (Berowra Valley Regional Park and Berowra Valley National Park) – be careful of the boundaries!<\/p>\n\n\n

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For some of the other parks in Australia that permit dogs, check out my guide to dog-friendly national parks in Australia<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s also plenty of other walking tracks on Crown land or council land that permit dogs. Check the website in advance or signage before getting out of the car with your dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Dog-Friendly Hikes in Australia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I’ve managed to complete some excellent walks in Australia with my dog. For some of my recommended walks, check out these posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n