Perth is a busy, bustling city in Western Australia. It enjoys all the benefits of a city but without the pollution and population of some of Australia’s other big cities. With more sunny days here than anywhere else in the country, the beach is a big hit with ‘Perthites’. The city itself has a booming bar and restaurant scene with an artsy edge and is a great place to grab a bite to eat. Whatever you’re into, you’re bound to find something fun to do with your dog in Perth.

Bayswater Riverside Gardens

This park offers something for everyone. There’s a playground, a dog beach, dog drinking fountain, shaded areas, BBQ spots, public loos and plenty of parking. The huge grassy area allows dogs to be off-leash and provides access to the river for your dog to splash around in.

Furbaby Grooming & Daycare

Offering trims, clips and professional styling services, this grooming parlour will keep your dog looking their best. They even offer doggy spa treatments and pamper packages which include exfoliation treatments and deep tissue massages. They also have an onsite daycare centre run by staff fully trained in canine behaviour so you know you’re leaving your precious pooch in the best hands possible.

Elixir Cafe

Offering mouthwatering dishes from morning until early evening, Elixir Cafe will keep both dogs and owners happy when they visit. Serving everything from pancakes to salads to burgers and even high tea if that’s your jam, dogs are welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. They’ve even got a doggy menu offering sausages, bacon and a puppachino.

Hillarys Dog Beach

This stretch of white sandy beach allows dogs to run free all year round. It joins up with the adjacent horse beach where dogs are still welcome but only leash-free at certain times. The water here is fairly calm and there are shower facilities onsite too. You can even shower your dog off! The car park has plenty of spaces and there’s a water fountain with a dog bowl at the bottom to help keep them well hydrated.

So whether you want to drop your dog off for a pamper session or get some exercise at the beach, you’ll find plenty of things to do with your dog in Perth.

Sitting 300km south of Australia, the island state of Tasmania is a dog-lovers paradise. From stunning natural sights, to bustling cities full of mouthwatering delights, Tasmania will please dogs and humans alike. With 66% of households owning a pet, there’s no doubt that Tasmania is an island of animal lovers. Find out what to do with your dog in Tasmania.

Kingston Beach

Located on the outskirts of the capital city of Hobart, Kingston Beach is one of the most popular dog beaches on the island. Here, dogs are permitted off-leash at all times in the area near the river. The perfect place to let your dog run free and splash around in the sea or river. There are plenty of amenities for dogs too including water bowls, hoses for rinsing off and dog poo bags.

Table Cape Tulip Farm

Open during the spring months of September and October, Table Cape Tulip Farm is a great day out and dog-friendly to boot! It’s a real working farm and is a great place to get some Instagram-worthy shots of your pooch. Enjoy gazing in wonder at the rows of rainbow-coloured tulips. The farm also has an art gallery, indoor display area and offers Devonshire teas.

Beach Hut Coffee

Dogs are welcome in the fenced back garden of this beach side cafe. Located in Ulverstone on the northern coast, Beach Hut Coffee offers a wide range of healthy, delicious food. If you need to work up a bit of an appetite before your visit, it’s not far from the local off-leash dog beach too!

Snug Falls Track

Just a short drive south from Hobart will take you to the small town of Snug, home to Snug Falls. With plenty of parking and a well signposted trail, this 2.1km hike will take you up through bushland the base of the waterfall. The falls flow well at any time of year but the track can become muddy and more difficult shortly after heavy rain or snow. If visiting on a warm day, it’s possible to paddle in the shallows at the base of the waterfall. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.

Sometimes it’s difficult to know where your dog can go with you, so here is a list of places to take your dog in Sydney. From cafe’s to cinemas and nature reserves.

Café Bones

Claiming to be the world’s first dog friendly café, Café Bones is truly a dog owner’s delight and one of the top places to take your dog in Sydney. It’s a fantastic place to relax, have a coffee and something to eat, and even get something for your pooch too. In the midst of them having a good run-around with the other dogs there, they can take a break, have a Pupaccino and some gourmet doggy biscuit treats. After you’ve had your lunch, you can spend a while in the Hawthorne Canal Reserve, a popular off-leash dog park that Café Bones is found in.

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Moonlight Cinema

An outdoor cinema showing new film releases, advance screenings and classic films on the grass of the Belvedere Amphitheatre in Centennial Park – and you can bring your dog too! Instead of leaving them at home, you’re welcome to bring them with you, there are just a few house rules:

• You dog must be kept on a leash that is 2m or under at all times.
• Pick up after your dog and try to keep them quiet during the film.
• Bring a drinking container and lots of water for your dog (these supplies aren’t readily available within the venue).
• Aggressive dogs will be denied entry and if a dog becomes aggressive, you will be told to remove your dog from the venue.
• Dogs classified as “dangerous” or “restricted”, and dogs needing to be muzzled, will be denied entry.

For the owners, it is advised you bring some blankets and pillows to relax on as you watch the movie, or you can hire a beanbag when you get there. You’re allowed to bring your own refreshments with you (including alcohol), but there is plenty of food and drink available at the venue also, including New Yorker Chilli Cheese Dogs, Nachos and Nutella Donuts… Yum. Adult Tickets start from $19, and the cinema nights will be running until the 27th March.

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Centennial Parklands / Lake Parramatta / Sirius Cove

Centennial Parklands – This is the perfect place for your dog to burn up some energy, with its huge amount of space and plenty of on and off-leash areas – in fact, about 154 hectares of its open space is off-leash which makes this one of the perfect places to take your dog in Sydney! Sandstone Ridge and Federation Valley are popular locations to walk your dog off the leash. If you’re feeling like your pooch might need a freshening up after the walk, there is a dog grooming service available from Friday to Monday, offering services such as a shampoo and coat conditioning. There are also plenty of activities for humans (perhaps when you’re not with your pup) such as cycle hire, horse-riding and rollerblading.

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Lake Parramatta Reserve – A 75-hectare bushland reserve (the largest bushland remnant surviving in the Parramatta Local Government Area) located within 2km of the Parramatta Central Business District. Dogs are very much welcome here as long as they are on a leash. There are 3 tracks available to explore with your dog; the She-Oak Track (1550m), the Banksia Track (2450m) and the Lake Circuit (4200m).

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Sirius Cove – A dog-friendly beach, hurrah! Sirius Cove is a 250m wide, 550m deep bay that faces south into the harbour. It is a protected beach with a grass area behind it which offers plenty of shade for your pup to cool down (or they can have a splash around in the cool waters). It is located at the end of Sirius Cove Road and can be accessed on foot from the zoo and Bradley’s Head via the harbour walking track. You can take your dog there off the leash all day on weekdays, and before 9am/after 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

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Chew Chew Pet Restaurant

Now, we understand a lot of people might find this silly, but if you’re a displeased dog owner who has been denied entry to a café with your dog, or perhaps you just want to give them a nice treat, Chew Chew welcomes you with open arms! They only serve dogs here. All of the meals are made with organic meats and fresh, nutritious ingredients, with the menu including gourmet dishes such as lamb omelettes, salmon, chicken risotto and grilled fish. You can even order a birthday cake for your pooch on the big day, and either collect it or eat in. Chew Chew really have it covered when it comes to pampering your dog, and they deserve a good pamper every so often, don’t they?

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