Best dog-friendly places in Brisbane
Discover Brisbane's best dog-friendly spots, from vibrant cafes to scenic parks and trails. Explore over 160 dog parks and enjoy adventures with your furry friend.
In the dog house for leaving your furry companion behind on the weekend? Beg for forgiveness and explore all the things to see and do around Brisbane for the whole family – including your four-legged best friend.
Lucky for you and your furry friend, it's a dog's world in Brisbane! From inner-city food spots to outdoor trails, we’ve found some of our favorite dog-friendly ideas. Remember that there are also more than 160 dog parks in the city.
Sniff out some culture with pet-friendly city tours
We all know a pup that enjoys the finer things in life. If a walk around the block just isn't cutting it for your pooch, try a walk through Brisbane City instead.
Council's Outdoor Gallery allows your furry friend to experience artistic culture. See the laneways and streets transformed into imaginative, curious and engaging spaces. You and your dog can enjoy the outdoor installations and snap some Instagram-worthy photos together.
In South Brisbane, start at Fish Lane and walk to Edmonstone Street. For an adventure in the city centre start at Hutton Lane, then go via Edward Street and finish at Irish Lane.
Walk on the wild side and explore animal accessible nature trails
Get some fresh air and a city-break on one of the many trails, tracks and off-leash beaches open to dogs and their humans.
Reach new heights along the many trails in the Mt Coot-tha precinct. Once you get to the summit, enjoy a refreshment at the pet-friendly cafe. Toohey Forest in Brisbane's south offers great views and various walking trails through beautiful eucalypt forest.
Too hot to pound the pavement? Cool off at one of two designated off-leash areas on Brisbane's foreshores at Manly and Sandgate.
Check for any pet restrictions before taking your pooch on an adventure into the city or bush!
Experience re-tail therapy at animal-inclusive shops
Brisbane loves a good market and markets are a way to get your retail and canine fix, with many locations welcoming dogs. Some stalls even have pet treats!
Doing up your garden or DIY-ing your house? Find a pet-friendly hardware store. Your pup is unlikely to complain about the sausage sizzle at the front door (hold the onions!). Be ready for people to stop your dog for plenty of pats and attention while you shop!
Say "Bone Appetit" and dine at pet welcoming restaurants
Never bite the hand that feeds you! Butter-up your pooch with a visit to one of the many dog-friendly cafes and eateries around the city.
Grab takeaway chips at Manly and stroll along the esplanade or head to the foreshore off-leash area. If you're walking on a Saturday, head to the Jan Powers Manly Harbour Village Farmers Markets. The markets take place on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 6 AM to 12 noon.
Be a paw-fect pet owner
Show your pup you care by taking steps to ensure they stay happy, healthy and safe. If you're out and about, keep your dog on a leash and carry a bag to pick up your dog's droppings. Read more about your responsibilities as a dog owner.
In Brisbane, you need to register and microchip your dog to help reunite you if they go missing. Dog registration concessions are available if you meet criteria. Vaccinating your dog also keeps them healthy and happy by protecting them from diseases.
Having your dog desexed prevents unwanted litters, reducing the number of pets in rehoming centres. To further reduce this number, consider adopting a dog from on of Council's animal rehoming centres!