Best dog-friendly walking trails in Brisbane
Discover Brisbane’s top dog-friendly trails, beautiful bushwalks, and over 160 off-leash areas. These spots are great for outdoor fun with your furry friend.
Want to head outdoors with your four-legged friend, but need inspiration? Discover scenic dog‑friendly trails, peaceful bushwalks and popular parks where your dog can stay active and socialise.
Scenic dog-friendly bushwalks
North
Keperra Bushland, Keperra
A quiet escape with views stretching from The Gap to Mt Coot‑tha. Enjoy shaded tracks surrounded by native forest.
Tinchi Tamba Wetlands, Bald Hills
A shorebird haven with open wetlands, boardwalks and breezy walking track — ideal for relaxed on‑leash strolls.
South
Toohey Forest and Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve
Explore more than 30 walking tracks with wildlife sightings, picnic spots and panoramic city views. At the summit, enjoy the Mount Gravatt Outlook picnic area.
Karawatha Forest, Karawatha
This 900‑hectare reserve features many dog‑friendly, on‑leash tracks. Start with the easy one‑kilometre Melaleuca Circuit to enjoy peaceful forest scenery.
East
Hemmant Quarry Reserve, Hemmant
A quiet escape where you can wander through open eucalypt forest. The 700‑metre loop track offers lovely views of the waterhole.
Seven Hills Bushland, Seven Hills
Well‑kept trails, flowing creeks and bright wildflowers make Seven Hills a popular choice for a day outdoors.
Whites Hill Reserve, Camp Hill
Discover 170 hectares of eucalypt forest and dry rainforest along 13 easy‑to‑moderate tracks. The reserve also features a dedicated off‑leash dog park.
West
Mt Coot-tha Reserve, Mt Coot-tha
Known for one of Brisbane’s most iconic lookouts, this reserve offers excellent walking trails such as the Spotted Gum Trail.
Starting at J. C. Slaughter Falls, this beginner‑friendly walk leads to Mt Coot‑tha Lookout with sweeping views across the city. Reward your pup with a puppuccino at The Summit Café.
Easy riverside walk
Covering 6 kilometres of flat, paved paths, the Brisbane Riverwalk is perfect for dogs and their owners. Enjoy river views and leafy stretches before ending at New Farm Park. Let your dog have a run in the park's popular off‑leash area.
Dog off-leash areas
Brisbane City Council provides more than 160 dog off-leash areas where dogs can run, play and socialise. Many parks include agility equipment, shelters and shaded seating.
Kedron Brook Dog Park, Grange
This popular spot combines open grassed areas with creek access. Dogs love running through the water and exploring the wide, open space. The peaceful creekside setting makes it a favourite for owners too.
Off-leash dog beaches
Brisbane also offers coastal spots where dogs can enjoy sand and surf. Dedicated off-leash dog beaches can be found at:
- Manly foreshore
- Nudgee Beach
- Sandgate foreshore.
These locations let dogs run, splash, dig and paddle while you enjoy ocean views and fresh air.
Things to remember
- You must keep dogs on a leash in bushland reserves.
- Always pick up after your dog to help protect native plants and wildlife.
- You must register dogs over 3 months old with Brisbane City Council. Registration fees support important services that keep pets and people safe.
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