What we’re about
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.
Membership of this group is $7.50 per year, due within 30 days of joining, but your first walk is free. Payment of the membership fee 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 participating in a 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 cash is accepted.
These payments 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.
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 Campbell walk - off leash parks and city views
Campbell Post Office, 32 Blamey Place, Campbell, AUThis varied walk takes advantage of Campbell's off-leash playing fields and parks and includes an on-leash foray into the Mt Ainslie nature park. There are nice views back over the city from the nature park.
The route includes a gentle uphill section but is a bit shorter than some of our other walks - approx 4 km taking a bit less than 90 minutes even with some dawdling. We'll be walking mainly on dirt tracks.
The walk starts and ends at the old Campbell shops in Blamey Place. There’s free parking in Blamey Place and nearby streets. And there's a very nice café with outdoor tables for those wanting a post-walk coffee or brunch.
You can find more information about this walk and a google map of the route on our website.
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.
11 attendees - A$7.50
Saturday Nicholls walk - bush and 'burbs
The Chapel at Gold Creek , 17 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls, AUJenny will lead a longish walk of approx 6 km, including some hill climbs through Nicholls, but the rewards will be spectacular views as well as some off leash time for our pooches.
We will start through the suburb and after the worst hill, onto an off leash oval, then return along another off leash stretch at the base of Harcourt Hill.
There are also several dog friendly cafes + teahouses at Gold Creek for pre or after walk coffee/lunch.
This route includes walking on dirt tracks, across grassy ovals and on paved paths.
We start and end at the big car park opposite The Chapel at Gold Creek, off O'Hanlon Place.
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
Sunday stroll in Nicholls - pretty streets, off leash track, great views
The Chapel at Gold Creek , 17 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls, AUThis walk comprises a shorter, 4 km version of Jenny's usual Nicholls walk - skipping the worst hill, but still allowing an off leash opportunity for our furry friends.
We start by walking through Gold Creek before strolling through some really pretty and shady streets at the edge of the golf course. Once we reach the off leash stretch across the base of Harcourt Hill, we'll enjoy spectacular views back towards Black Mountain. But we need to warn you that kangaroo-obsessed dogs may need to stay on leash depending on the 'roo situation.
Note we'll be walking on paved paths and on some dirt tracks.
There is plenty of free parking at our meeting point at Gold Creek opposite the Chapel.
Finally, there are several excellent cafes to choose from near our start/finish point for those wanting an after-walk coffee or brunch.
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 Conder/Gordon walk - off leash ovals and mountain views
Lanyon Marketplace, Tharwa Dr, Canberra, AUThis dog-friendly and people-friendly walk through Conder and Gordon offers long and short options.
The walk includes two large off leash ovals, a dog paddling opportunity, pretty mountain and lake views, and a longish stretch following a little creek.
It's a flat, easy route of about 5.5 km with paved options along the way - except across some grassy ovals. Expect it to take up to 2 hours to complete with a group. However there is also the option of a shorter version - missing the Point Hut Pond loop if you prefer - totalling about 3 km.
The walk starts and ends behind the petrol station at the Lanyon Market Place (the local Conder shopping centre), which has plenty of free parking and a dog-friendly venue for our after-walk coffee addicts.
You can see more detail about the walk and a google map of the route on our website.
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.
7 attendees
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