About us
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.
There is a one-off $7.50 membership fee, due within 30 days of joining, but your first walk is free. Payment of the membership fee (called 'dues' in Meetup) 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 per 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 payment is accepted in advance and no cash is accepted.
The one-off membership fee and fee per walk 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.
Note - you NEVER need to subscribe to Meetup itself to be a member of, and participate in, our group. If during your joining process you are taken to a page where it seems you don't have any option but to pay a monthly subscription to Meetup, look instead for the alternative link 'join without subscription' in very small print above the three subscription options. You will then be able to continue joining Canberra Dog Walk without subscribing to Meetup.
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
Saturday Aranda walk - bush tracks views, off leash play
Car park, Two Before Ten cafe, 68 Bandjalong Crescent, Aranda, AUThis varied walk takes us around and through the 1970s suburb of Aranda, and offers good off leash opportunities for our four-legged friends.
We'll wander through the off-leash grassy Aranda district playing fields; follow a dirt track (mostly off leash) up to an awesome view across south Canberra; briefly pass through the Aranda Bushlands nature park, hopefully with some native flora in bloom; and finish at Two Before Ten and Bolt Bar for those feeling like a coffee, drink or food afterwards.
The route is approximately 4.5 km and may take up to 2 hours to complete with a group. Note - the first part of the walk includes a sustained uphill section but we'll take it steady. We'll mostly be walking on dirt tracks and across grassy ovals, and a little bit on paved paths.
You can see detailed information and a google map of the route on the CDW 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.
14 attendees - A$7.50
Short Sunday stroll in Watson - easy flat wander suitable for all dogs
Outside the supermarket, Watson shops, Watson Place, Watson, Canberra, AUOur route through Watson is very easy, flat and mainly shady. 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.
14 attendees - A$7.50
Wednesday Griffith/Narrabundah walk - short and long options
Gryphons Caffe Bar, 16 Barker St, Griffith, AC, AUGeorgia will take you on one of her local wanders through the established suburbs of Griffith and Narrabundah, providing both a short or long option to suit any dog (or human!).
We will start/finish at the Griffith shops; visit an enormous off-leash oval; take in some pretty district views from Rocky Knoll Park; and explore a couple of additional off-leash spaces.
The short option is approx 3 km, mostly flat, and includes time on the large off leash oval. The long option is approx 5 km and adds a short uphill section culminating in pretty district views. Both options involve walking on some dirt tracks and over grassy ovals as well as on paved footpaths.
There are public toilets at the Griffith shops and free parking in front of the shops in Barker Street and behind the shops off Throsby Crescent. The Gryphons Caffe Bar has outdoor tables for those wanting a coffee or more before or after the walk.
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.
5 attendees - A$7.50
Saturday Griffith/Narrabundah walk - short and long options
Gryphons Caffe Bar, 16 Barker St, Griffith, AC, AUGeorgia will take you on one of her local wanders through the established suburbs of Griffith and Narrabundah, providing both a short or long option to suit any dog (or human!).
We will start/finish at the Griffith shops; visit an enormous off-leash oval; take in some pretty district views from Rocky Knoll Park; and explore a couple of additional off-leash spaces.
The short option is approx 3 km, mostly flat, and includes time on the large off leash oval. The long option is approx 5 km and adds a short uphill section culminating in pretty district views. Both options involve walking on some dirt tracks and over grassy ovals as well as on paved footpaths.
There are public toilets at the Griffith shops and free parking in front of the shops in Barker Street and behind the shops off Throsby Crescent. The Gryphons Caffe Bar has outdoor tables for those wanting a coffee or more before or after the walk.
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
Past events
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