Dog-friendly hike · Gold Coast · QLD
Coombabah Lakelands Trail
Wetland-and-eucalypt tracks with kangaroos and birdlife — fantastic sniff hike if your dog can ignore wildlife.
Coombabah · QLD
Photos are indicative — check on-site signs for current access and rules.
Rules to check
- Dogs on-leash throughout; kangaroo and bird habitat needs calm, controlled walking.
- Boardwalk and dirt sections can be slippery when wet.
- Avoid middle-of-the-day heat — shade is patchy on some loops.
Facilities / notes
- Wetland boardwalks
- Wildlife viewing
- Multiple loop options
Typically managed under: City of Gold Coast — confirm current rules on the council or parklands website.
This page is a starting point, not official council advice. Rules, times and seasonal bans change without notice.