About us
Do you love walking, dogs and exploring new places? Canberra Dog Walks leads social walks for dogs and their humans showcasing the best of Canberra. We are a friendly and welcoming group that's been running since 2016. Generally our walks:
- last between 1 and 2 hours (3-6 km)
- provide one or more optional off leash opportunities
- start and end at a dog friendly café
- follow a loop with minimal retracing of steps
- feature interesting stuff for humans too, such as beautiful views, quirky sculptures or historic buildings.
We offer more than 30 different dog friendly walking routes all over Canberra, and even a few in Queanbeyan and Bungendore, so it's a great way to explore new neighbourhoods.
All walkers are welcome, with or without dogs. We walk at a relaxed pace for maximum enjoyment. Many of our walks include shorter options for those not wanting to walk the whole route.
Please go to our FAQ page for more detailed information on our walks or message the organiser directly.
There is a one-off $7.50 membership fee, due within 30 days of joining, but your first walk is free. Payment of the membership fee (called 'dues' in Meetup) can be made directly through Meetup (however the charge will be in US dollars), or by attending a walk within 30 days of joining and paying the walk guide directly (when the charge will be in Australia dollars).
We also ask $7.50 from each adult per walk (except for their first walk as per above). Payment is made directly to the guide, who uses a card reader, when you turn up for the walk. No payment is accepted in advance and no cash is accepted.
The one-off membership fee and fee per walk help cover our Meetup subscription, insurance, travel, IT and other costs. The group is run on a not-for-profit basis with any excess funds donated to RSPCA Canberra and the ACT Pet Crisis Fund.
Note - you NEVER need to subscribe to Meetup itself to be a member of, and participate in, our group. If during your joining process you are taken to a page where it seems you don't have any option but to pay a monthly subscription to Meetup, look instead for the alternative link 'join without subscription' in very small print above the three subscription options. You will then be able to continue joining Canberra Dog Walk without subscribing to Meetup.
To find out more detail about our fees, please go to our FAQ page or message the organiser directly.
Find out more about Canberra Dog Walks and dog-friendly Canberra on our website or Facebook page. You can see photos and view videos of our guided social pack walks on instagram and youtube. All information about dog friendly Canberra is provided free, inspired by a love of Canberra, walking and dogs.
Important
- All walkers participate entirely at their own risk and are wholly responsible for their own and their dog's behaviour. By rsvping to a scheduled walk, you understand and agree to this condition.
- We ask that all participants follow the walk guide's directions, especially in relation to their dogs. For example, individual participants may be asked to walk their dog/s on-leash for part or all of the walk if, in the guide's judgement, it is necessary for the consideration of others in the group, or other members of the public. The guide is using their best judgement, after leading hundreds of walks with many different dogs, to ensure as far as possible that everyone has a pleasant experience.
Upcoming events
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- A$7.50
Wednesday Narrabundah walk - off leash frolics and leafy paths
Outside the IGA, Narrabundah shops, Iluka Street, Narrabundah, Canberra, AUThis is a lovely, easy walk exploring an inner Canberra suburb featuring old Canberra cottages, lots of off leash opportunities, and very colourful tree-lined paths.
We'll follow a circular, flat route of about 4.5 km taking in 'working class' Narrabundah streets, two large off leash sports fields, and an extended off leash stretch following the course of Mill and Jerrabomberra creeks.
We'll be walking on paved footpaths, dirt tracks and across irrigated ovals.
There's free parking at and around the Narrabundah shops, where we'll start and end the walk.
Important info:
- You walk entirely at your own risk and you are wholly responsible for your own, and your dog's, behaviour; by rsvping 'yes' to this walk you understand and agree to this condition.
- All off-leash activities are at the discretion of the walk guide. If for any reason they feel any dog should be back on lead, please respect their decision, as they are trying to ensure everyone has a pleasant experience.
- We ask $7.50 per adult to be paid by card to the guide at the beginning of the walk - children (under 18) walk free of charge. The charge helps cover our meetup subscription, insurance, internet, petrol, and other costs. We will gladly refund this if you are not happy for any reason.
- For more information about how we operate our walks, go to our FAQ page.
19 attendees - A$7.50
Saturday Narrabundah walk - off leash frolics and leafy paths
Outside the IGA, Narrabundah shops, Iluka Street, Narrabundah, Canberra, AUThis is a lovely, easy walk exploring an inner Canberra suburb featuring old Canberra cottages, lots of off leash opportunities, and very colourful tree-lined paths.
We'll follow a circular, flat route of about 4.5 km taking in 'working class' Narrabundah streets, two large off leash sports fields, and an extended off leash stretch following the course of Mill and Jerrabomberra creeks.
We'll be walking on paved footpaths, dirt tracks and across irrigated ovals.
There's free parking at and around the Narrabundah shops, where we'll start and end the walk.
Important info:
- You walk entirely at your own risk and you are wholly responsible for your own, and your dog's, behaviour; by rsvping 'yes' to this walk you understand and agree to this condition.
- All off-leash activities are at the discretion of the walk guide. If for any reason they feel any dog should be back on lead, please respect their decision, as they are trying to ensure everyone has a pleasant experience.
- We ask $7.50 per adult to be paid by card to the guide at the beginning of the walk - children (under 18) walk free of charge. The charge helps cover our meetup subscription, insurance, internet, petrol, and other costs. We will gladly refund this if you are not happy for any reason.
- For more information about how we operate our walks, go to our FAQ page.
9 attendees - A$7.50
Short Sunday stroll in Narrabundah - off leash frolics and leafy paths
Outside the IGA, Narrabundah shops, Iluka Street, Narrabundah, Canberra, AUThis is a lovely, easy walk exploring an inner Canberra suburb featuring old Canberra cottages, lots of off leash opportunities, and very pretty tree-lined paths.
We'll follow a circular, flat route of about 3 km taking in 'working class' Narrabundah streets, two off leash fields, and an extended off leash stretch through a stunning avenue of oaks.
We'll be walking on paved footpaths, dirt tracks and across grassy fields.
There's free parking at and around the Narrabundah shops, where we'll start and end the walk.
Important info:
- You walk entirely at your own risk and you are wholly responsible for your own, and your dog's, behaviour; by rsvping 'yes' to this walk you understand and agree to this condition.
- All off-leash activities are at the discretion of the walk guide. If for any reason they feel any dog should be back on lead, please respect their decision, as they are trying to ensure everyone has a pleasant experience.
- We ask $7.50 per adult to be paid by card to the guide at the beginning of the walk - children (under 18) walk free of charge. The charge helps cover our meetup subscription, insurance, internet, petrol, and other costs. We will gladly refund this if you are not happy for any reason.
- For more information about how we operate our walks, go to our FAQ page.
8 attendees - A$7.50
Wednesday Braddon-Reid walk - journey to 1927
Meet at the front steps of the Australian War Memorial, Anzac Parade, Canberra, AUHeritage Canberra features on this easy walk meandering through the old suburbs of Reid and Braddon. You'll see some of the first private homes built in the new capital territory as well as several public buildings completed in 1927, all while strolling through pretty, tree-lined streets and parks.
We'll visit an attractive off-leash oval at the beginning and end of the walk to give our dogs some play time, but the rest of the walk is on-leash.
The walk starts and ends at the top of the stairs in front of the Australian War Memorial at the end of Anzac Parade. We'll have the option at the end of the walk for more socialising at Poppy’s Café which has lots of outdoor tables. There are easily accessible public toilets next to the café.
There's plenty of free parking in an underground carpark (directly under the café) accessed via Fairbairn Avenue, and more parking behind the War Memorial off Treloar Crescent.
This is an easy, flat walk of approx 5 km, taking around 90 minutes to complete with a group. The route is predominantly on paved paths but with some short sections on dirt tracks and over grass through parks.
Important info:
- You walk entirely at your own risk and you are wholly responsible for your own, and your dog's, behaviour; by rsvping 'yes' to this walk you understand and agree to this.
- All off-leash activities are at the discretion of the walk guide. If for any reason they feel any dog should be back on lead, please respect their decision, as they are trying to ensure everyone has a pleasant experience.
- We ask $7.50 per adult to be paid by card to the guide at the beginning of the walk - children (under 18) walk free of charge. The charge helps cover our meetup subscription, insurance, internet, petrol, and other costs. We will gladly refund this if you are not happy for any reason.
- For more information about how we operate our walks, go to our FAQ page.
6 attendees
Past events
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