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- Wednesday Manuka/Griffith walk - autumn colour, off leash parks, great viewsMcDonald's, GriffithAUD 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, GriffithAUD 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.
- Short Sunday stroll in Griffith - autumn colour, off leash parksMcDonald's, GriffithAUD 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 and interesting inner suburban streets. 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/) - a very easy, gentle walk that's mainly flat.
We'll be walking on paved paths, along dirt tracks and across lush ovals.
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.
- Wednesday Cook walk - mountain views and off leash parksCook Shops, CanberraAUD 7.50
This walk through Cook is one of our northside favourites. The route includes beautiful mountain and valley views north to the city, a section along the Bicentennial Trail, and a long off-leash park and oval for our pooches.
The walk is an easy 5km loop along paved footpaths and dirt tracks with only one up hill section at the beginning of the walk. You can see more details and a google map of the route on our website.
We start and end at the little Cook shops. There's plenty of free parking in Cook Place and next door at the community centre.
Little Oink cafe also offers coffee, brunch and more for those wanting to stay afterwards for more socialising.
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.
