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Best Things to Do with Dogs in Brisbane

Updated: Nov 17, 2022

Your ultimate dog-friendly guide to Brisbane, from cafes and bars to bush walks, parks accommodation, markets, day trips and even the drive-in theatre:

Brisbane's Best Dog Friendly Cafes

If you're looking for the best dog friendly cafes in Brisbane, check out this list

Brisbane's Dog Friendly Bars

Street facade of Hope and Anchor Paddington

Take your 4-legged bestie out for a drink at Brisbane's best dog-friendly bars

Dog Day Trips Near Brisbane

Here are 7 doggie day trips that are guaranteed to keep both the four-legged and their two-legged companions happy

Best Dog Friendly Accommodation

Couple in bathrooms with dog by an indoor fire at Alure Stanthorpe

From country cabins and farmstays to beach penthouses, glamping & apartment hotels, 10 great places to holiday with your pet

15 Best Dog Beaches Around Brisbane

Brisbane dogs are spoilt for choice when it comes to fantastic beaches to let their fur down and feel the sand between their paws.

12 Dog Friendly Brisbane Bush Walks

Twelve of the best bush walks around Brisbane to enjoy with your 4-legged bestie

10 Best Dog Parks Around Brisbane

Brisbane dogs are spoilt for choice when it comes to letting their fur down, with at least one offleash park in most suburbs.

Brisbane's Dog Friendly Markets

Here's 8 great Brisbane markets where your 4-legged bestie is welcome to join you

GoBoat Picnic Boats

Cruise the Brisbane River and see a whole new side to Brisbane on an electric picnic boat - and they're dog friendly!

Yatala Drive-In

There can be few better ways to spend a night out with family or friends than under the stars at the drive-in

Looking for more places to visit and fun things to do around Brisbane that are dog-friendly, then check out our dedicated dog section - you'll find dog-friendly cafes around Brisbane, the best offleash dog parks of south-east Qld plus dog-friendly beaches and more.

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Kids doing activities at Museum of Brisbane

Spring School Holidays at Museum of Brisbane

Get creative at Museum of Brisbane these school holidays

Sep 19 - Oct 5

Brisbane's Annual Wedding Expo

100+ of Brisbane's top wedding vendors and suppliers together under one roof

Sep 20

School Holidays at Queensland Museum Kurilpa

September school holidays at Queensland Museum Kurilpa

19 Sep - 5 Oct

Grand Central Floral Parade

Toowoomba’s streets burst into bloom with a colourful parade celebrating flowers, art and community.

Sep 19

Doggie District

Doggie District is coming to Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct on Saturday, 19 September, for a free day of fun.

Sep 19

Oz Comic-Con

Oz Comic-Con Brisbane is back for another huge weekend

Sep 19-20

VietJet Redcliffe KiteFest

A weekend of giant kites, colourful displays and family fun

Sep 19-20

School Holidays at Westfield Mt Gravatt

School Holiday fun at Westfield Mt Gravatt

Dirk’s for Dogs Day

Grab a Dirk for a good cause

Sep 19

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival has something for everyone, from delicious BBQ fare and live music to fun rides and kids' activities

Flame BBQ & Music Festival

MUST DO

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns this spring with stunning blooms, delicious food and endless family fun

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Sep 18-20

A massive Italian festival, a waterfront kite spectacular, a colourful floral parade, a doggie market, the return of the Mormons and Anastasia The Musical at QPAC

This Weekend Sep 18-20

COMING UP

What's On in October In & Around Brisbane

From beloved musicals, unique exhibitions and live shows to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers events, cinema programs and culinary experiences, the top things to do in and around Brisbane in October

What's on in October

HOT TICKET

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

Jane Austen gets a hilarious musical makeover in this Olivier Award-winning comedy coming to Brisbane

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

MUST VISIT

Brisbane Festival 2026 at Brisbane Quarter

Brisbane Quarter is blooming this September, with a striking new installation, limited-edition dining experiences and plenty of pink-inspired treats in celebration of Brisbane Festival 2026

Brisbane Festival 2026 at Brisbane Quarter

BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs

Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars

Best Bars in Brisbane

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