Bay of Martyrs Walk (Peterborough)
Great Ocean Road clifftop trail — on-leash; dogs not allowed on most beaches and coves along the route.
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Dog-friendly hikes in Australia
Search by suburb to see the nearest parks, walks, hikes and beaches first. Growing curated list for NSW, VIC and QLD — not every council oval or trail. Always check council signs on the day.
Bayview Conservation Area Trails
Huge Redland shared-trail network (~60 km) through wetlands and bush — Days Rd / Filling Rattler style loops suit confident on-leash dogs.
View placeBlackman Park to The Boreen Walk
Lane Cove River bush track with stone steps — start near Blackman Park dog area.
View placeBrisbane Koala Bushlands (Plunkett Mallee Circuit)
Southeast koala bushland reserves with rare Plunkett Mallee — ~2.4 km circuit option; stay clear of Venman National Park boundaries.
View placeBunyaville Conservation Park Trails
Forest canopy trails north of Brisbane — dogs allowed on shared trails on-leash; great picnic-and-walk combo after Albany Creek parks.
View placeBurraga Track (Bidjigal Reserve)
Longer Bidjigal loop through bush sections — good add-on after Platypus Track.
View placeCamels Hump Summit Walk
Short bush ascent to the highest point in the Macedon Ranges — on-leash with views to Hanging Rock.
View placeCardinia Reservoir Park Walk
Bush trails to Duffy’s Lookout — on-leash; dogs prohibited on Kangaroo Viewing Trail and the reservoir wall.
View placeChermside Hills Reserves Trails
Northside bushland network with moderate hills — solid weekday sniff hike without the Mt Coot-tha crowds.
View placeCoombabah Lakelands Trail
Wetland-and-eucalypt tracks with kangaroos and birdlife — fantastic sniff hike if your dog can ignore wildlife.
View placeCooper Park Loop
Hidden valley bush walk minutes from Bondi Junction — rocky creek, historic bridges and rainforest pockets.
View placeCumberland State Forest Forestry Trail
Metro state forest loop — on-leash only, gated hours, nursery and cafe at the centre.
View placeDaisy Hill Conservation Park Trail
Eucalypt forest tracks south of the city — calmer than Toohey for dogs that prefer wider trails and tree shade.
View placeEast-West Walk (You Yangs)
4.5 km loop through rocky outcrops and open woodland — on-leash; combine with Flinders Peak for a longer day.
View placeFlat Rock Gully Loop
Regenerated gully bushwalk under Long Gully Bridge — wildlife protection area; keep dogs out of the creek.
View placeFlinders Peak Walk (You Yangs)
Granite summit hike with steps and panoramic views back to Melbourne — on-leash; ~1 hr from the city.
View placeGap Creek Reserve Tracks
Western foothills trails linked to the broader Mt Coot-tha / Gap Creek bush network — quieter alternative to the summit carpark crush.
View placeGlenfern Valley Bushlands
Natural-feeling Yarra Ranges bushland network with creek sounds, shade and enough variation to keep dogs engaged.
View placeGorge Walk (Beechworth)
Historic gold-town loop through Beechworth Historic Park — Powder Magazine, creek bridges and granite boulders.
View placeHeadland Park Walking Track
Harbour bush link between Balmoral and Clifton Gardens — on-leash with off-leash windows at Clifton Gardens when signed.
View placeHinze Dam Walking Tracks
Hinterland-adjacent dam trails with bush scenery and longer mileage — one of the best “real walk” options on the GC.
View placeKarawatha Forest Discovery Trail
Southern bush reserve with a discovery trail feel — good for dogs that like sniff-work on gravel and dirt paths.
View placeKentlyn Basin Walk
Georges River descent to a natural basin — steep stairs on the final section.
View placeLa La Falls Walk
Forest walk along Four Mile Creek to a waterfall near Warburton — on-leash; listen for lyrebirds.
View placeLake Elizabeth Circuit Walk
Otway drowned-valley loop with dead tree trunks on calm water — on-leash; platypus territory (~2 hr 15 from Melbourne).
View placeLake Parramatta Circuit
Bushy lake loop close to the city with creek crossings, tree cover and enough natural track to feel like a real hike.
View placeManly Dam Loop
Longer on-leash bushwalk around the dam — park on King Street, not inside the memorial park carpark.
View placeMathias Track
Dandenong Ranges favourite with cool forest air and a more adventurous feel than the flat city loops.
View placeMoggill Conservation Park Trails
500-hectare westside shared-trail reserve — Tower Break and Devils Break loops with steep climbs and distant city views.
View placeMt Coot-tha Summit Tracks
Brisbane’s signature lookout hike with city views — stick to signed council tracks and avoid hot midday climbs.
View placeMt Disappointment State Forest Walk
State forest on the Great Dividing Range with summit views and Strath Creek Falls side trip — on-leash.
View placeMt Gravatt Summit Track
Steep ~2 km return climb through Toohey Forest eucalypts to city and bay views — a classic southside summit with dogs on-leash.
View placeOatley Park Bush Tracks
South-Sydney bush reserve with foreshore views, sandstone edges and enough shade to feel like a proper suburban escape.
View placePlatypus Track (Bidjigal Reserve)
Shaded creek-gully loop in Bidjigal Reserve — rocky and muddy after rain.
View placeProspect Reservoir Walk
Wide perimeter-style walk with big-sky western-Sydney views — more fitness loop than technical hike, but a great longer outing for leash-trained dogs.
View placeSamford Conservation Park Trails
Hilly northwest shared-trail network popular for Kokoda-style training — dogs on shared tracks only (not Crebra walking track).
View placeSeven Acre Rock (Bunyip State Park)
Short rocky outcrop hike with views across state forests to Port Phillip Bay on clear days — on-leash.
View placeSeven Hills Circuit
Inner-east bushland loop about 3 km — feels remote despite being ~10 km from the CBD; multiple street entries.
View placeShallow Inlet to Sandy Point Walk
Coastal circuit with Wilsons Prom views — best at low tide; on-leash (~2.5 hr from Melbourne).
View placeSouth Lawson Waterfall Loop
Blue Mountains waterfall loop — on-leash; verify track status after wet weather (~90 min drive).
View placeStrickland Arboretum Track
Central Coast state-forest loop with rainforest and suspension bridge — popular Sydney day trip (~75 min drive).
View placeSurf Coast Walk
44 km cliff-top Great Ocean Road trail — mixed on-leash, off-leash and no-dog sections; check the map before you go.
View placeToohey Forest Tracks
Bushland network close to the city with enough elevation change to feel like a proper hike — popular with fit local dogs.
View placeToorongo & Amphitheatre Falls Loop
Forest waterfall loop in Toorongo Falls Reserve — off-leash under effective control; muddy after rain.
View placeWesterfolds River Loop
Longer Yarra-side bushy loop with river edges, rolling terrain and enough space to feel like a proper metro hike.
View placeWestern Sydney Parklands Trails
Big-network outing where you can stitch together wider parkland tracks and then reward your dog with time in signed open-space areas.
View placeWickham Peak Trail (Plunkett Conservation Park)
Sandstone outcrop scramble south of Brisbane with valley views — dogs on-leash park-wide; rocky and steep in places.
View placeWolli Creek Regional Park Track
Leafy urban bush corridor with creek-side tracks and a more natural feel than most inner-city walks.
View placeYan Yean Reservoir Park Walk
Northern reservoir park with wetlands and birdlife — on-leash trails around Melbourne’s oldest water storage (~1 hr north).
View placeYarra Bend Park Loop
Bushier Yarra loop with riverbanks, climbs and a real “outdoors but still metro” feel for dogs that are comfortable on longer leads.
View placeMateLoop lists places for convenience. Distances are approximate from suburb centres. Council rules, times and seasonal bans change — always follow local signs and official council websites.