What we’re about
Do you love walking, dogs and exploring new places? Canberra Dog Walks offers guided 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 (4+)
See all- Saturday Braddon-Reid walk - journey to 1927Meet at the front steps of the Australian War Memorial, CanberraA$7.50
Heritage 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 4.5 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.
- Short Sunday stroll in Watson - easy flat wander suitable for all dogsOutside the supermarket, Watson shops, CanberraA$7.50
Our route through Watson is very easy, flat and should have some pretty autumn colour. We'll follow a circular route of only 2.5 km through a series of interconnecting informal parks including a large, green sports field at the beginning and end. There's a very safe off leash section in the middle of the walk, as well as the off leash oval.
Given the short, flat route, this walk will be suitable for older or very young dogs.
We'll be walking on paved footpaths, dirt tracks and across irrigated ovals.
There's free parking at and around the Watson shops, where we'll start and end the walk.
For more information about the route, see our Watson walk (https://www.canberradogwalks.com.au/watson-walk/) page providing detailed directions and google map.
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 stay on leash, 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.
- Wednesday Manuka/Griffith walk - autumn colour, off leash parks, great viewsMcDonald's, GriffithA$7.50
Canberra's awesome leaf colours will be a feature on this beautiful walk in Griffith. For humans, the route wanders through pretty parks, interesting inner suburban streets and visits a little known park with superb south Canberra views. For dogs, there are substantial off leash opportunities and lots of variety.
The route is based on our Manuka-Griffith walk (https://www.canberradogwalks.com.au/manuka-griffith-walk/) but adds an extra loop to make approximately 4.5 km in total.
We'll be walking on paved paths, along dirt tracks and across lush ovals. The route includes a hill climb, but it's not too taxing.
There is easy parking in Manuka (pay parking in two multi-storey carparks as well as on the street), plus free parking on nearby streets within 3 minutes walk of Manuka centre.
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.
- Saturday Manuka/Griffith walk - autumn colour, off leash parks, great viewsMcDonald's, GriffithA$7.50
Canberra's awesome leaf colours will be a feature on this beautiful walk in Griffith. For humans, the route wanders through pretty parks, interesting inner suburban streets and visits a little known park with superb south Canberra views. For dogs, there are substantial off leash opportunities and lots of variety.
The route is based on our Manuka-Griffith walk (https://www.canberradogwalks.com.au/manuka-griffith-walk/) but adds an extra loop to make approximately 4.5 km in total.
We'll be walking on paved paths, along dirt tracks and across lush ovals. The route includes a hill climb, but it's not too taxing.
There is easy parking in Manuka (pay parking in two multi-storey carparks as well as on the street), plus free parking on nearby streets within 3 minutes walk of Manuka centre.
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.
