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
10
- A$7.50
Wednesday ANU walk - old/new architecture, beautiful parks
Old Canberra House, 73 Lennox Crossing, Acton, AUCome try this very different walk through the beautiful ANU grounds - one of my favourite Canberra walks. We'll wander past some of the best examples of modern architecture in Canberra, as well as some of the first buildings constructed in the newly designated national capital.
You'll also see pretty lake and mountain views, pass through impressive landscaped grounds, and enjoy some quirky sculptures along the way.
This is an on-leash walk only, but there's lots of variety and stimulation for our dogs, including negotiating stairs and bridges, and sniffing bunnies and duck poo!
The 4km route is mainly flat over paved paths, dirt tracks and grassy playing fields. There are some stairs to negotiate. Allow up to 2 hours from parking to finishing up.
See our ANU walk directions and map for more detailed info, but we will start outside Old Canberra House at 73 Lennox Crossing instead of the New Acton Precinct. Please check the location on the map provided with this event info as people often have trouble finding it.
Parking is available in a small car park opposite the entrance to Old Canberra House, off Lennox Crossing.
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 - A$7.50
Saturday ANU walk - old/new architecture, beautiful parks
Old Canberra House, 73 Lennox Crossing, Acton, AUCome try this very different walk through the beautiful ANU grounds - one of my favourite Canberra walks. We'll wander past some of the best examples of modern architecture in Canberra, as well as some of the first buildings constructed in the newly designated national capital.
You'll also see pretty lake and mountain views, pass through impressive landscaped grounds, and enjoy some quirky sculptures along the way.
This is an on-leash walk only, but there's lots of variety and stimulation for our dogs, including negotiating stairs and bridges, and sniffing bunnies and duck poo!
The 4km route is mainly flat over paved paths, dirt tracks and grassy playing fields. There are some stairs to negotiate. Allow up to 2 hours from parking to finishing up.
See our ANU walk directions and map for more detailed info, but we will start outside Old Canberra House at 73 Lennox Crossing instead of the New Acton Precinct. Please check the location on the map provided with this event info as people often have trouble finding it.
Parking is available in a small car park opposite the entrance to Old Canberra House, off Lennox Crossing.
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.
12 attendees - A$7.50
Short Monday stroll in Reid - tree-lined streets, heritage houses
Meet at the front steps of the Australian War Memorial, Anzac Parade, Canberra, AUOld Canberra features on this easy shady walk meandering through the beautiful suburb of Reid. You'll see some of the first private homes built in the new capital territory 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, with the rest of the walk on-leash.
The walk starts and ends at the top of the steps at the front entrance of the War Memorial at the top of Anzac Parade.
We'll have the option at the end of the walk for more socialising at Poppy's café at the War Memorial 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 3-3.5 km, taking around 60 minutes to complete with a group. The route is mainly on paved paths but with some short sections on dirt tracks and over grass through parks and ovals.
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.
13 attendees - A$7.50
Wednesday Kingston walk - a contrast of old and new
Meet @ Green Square, Eyre Street, Kingston, AUExplore Kingston with your furry best friends on this urban walk through the oldest and newest parts of this trendy suburb.
We will:
• start and end at the Kingston shops (some of the earliest in Canberra);
• cut through the new apartment and restaurant precinct on the eastern shore of Lake Burley Griffin;
• loop through the pretty tree-lined parks and streets of Kingston featuring heritage listed cottages;
• finish up back in Green Square featuring several cáfes
This is a mainly on leash walk, but our dogs will have one off-leash opportunity at the Kingston oval, and they'll get plenty of stimulation walking on-leash through the busy Foreshore precinct, along boardwalks and over pedestrian bridges.
The walk follows a circular, flat and mainly paved route of approx 4 km which may take around 90 minutes to complete with a group.
There is ample parking on nearby streets, but it may be difficult to get a spot close to our meeting point as the area is popular.
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
Past events
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