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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

Take your 4-legged bestie out for a drink at 25 of Brisbane's best dog friendly bars

Dog Day Trips Near Brisbane

Here are 6 doggie day trips that are guaranteed to keep both the four-legged and their two-legged companions happy

Best Dog Friendly Accommodation

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

Archie Moore: kith and kin

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Until Oct 18, 2026

The 39 Steps

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Oct 7-19

Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

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Oct 9

Brisbane Writers Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Writers Festival 2025

Brisbane Writers Festival has launched its 2025 program

Oct 9-12

Leanne Kenneally & Alex Raineri

One of Australia’s and Brisbane’s very own great lyric soprano, Leanne Kenneally

Oct 10 & 11

Ariat Warwick Rodeo

Bringing together the best of Australian rodeo, campdrafting & country hospitality

Oct 20-26

Milton House Spring Social

Milton House Spring Social is a four weekend pop-up bar

Oct 10 - Nov 2

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market

Oct 11

Waltzing the Wilarra

Step inside the world of Waltzing the Wilarra, a powerful, entertaining and music-filled night

Oct 11

Best Picnic Spots Around Brisbane

When it comes to picnic spots, Brisbane offers no shortage of stunning locations to lay out a rug and soak up the spring sunshine. Here's 8 of the best

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MUST DO

Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF) unveils an exciting new chapter with a star-studded program of events, held for the first time at the Brisbane Powerhouse

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Crowd under dome at Eat Street Northshore

THIS WEEKEND

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This Weekend Oct 3-6

COMING UP

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