If you're lining up some pet-friendly accommodation in Adelaide and you're wondering what there is to do in the city to keep your pooch entertained, don't worry. From wilderness escapes and parks aplenty to outdoor cinemas and restaurant dining, Adelaide has a PAW-some range of activities to enjoy with your pet.
Adelaide is a pet-loving city, and you'll find a range of pet-friendly activities both in and around the city.
The first item on the list should be a walk in the park. Literally. Right in the CBD, Pityarilla dog park within the Adelaide Park Lands offers a breath of fresh air from the city. If you're in the west of Adelaide, Pooch Park's locations at Tedder Reserve or St Clair have got you covered. North Adelaide Dog Park and LJ Lewis Reserve Dog Park cater to northside, while Conyngham Street Dog Park is conveniently located for pet-friendly accommodation in Adelaide's central southeastern suburbs.
Forget about canned pet food, packaged treats, and dry dog biscuits. Adelaide is home to Veggie Paws, who create gourmet small-batch dog treats in flavours like chocolate mud cake, mango cheesecake, watermelon slushie, and pine-lime doughnuts that are gluten-free, vegan, made without preservatives, chemicals, palm oil, and, of course, 100% cruelty-free. You can find Veggie Paws treats at local Adelaide markets and events like Get Baked Adelaide.
For discerning dogs who love a good film, Adelaide's popular Moonlight Cinema welcomes dogs on leads with open arms during summer. Pack the picnic, stuff in a few dog treats, and catch a beautiful sunset at Botanic Park (beside Adelaide Botanic Garden) before settling into a Hollywood classic or latest blockbuster on the outdoor movie screen.
Blackwood Forest Recreation Park allows dogs off the leash to explore the pine forests and hills around Sturt River. The 2.2km Seaview Loop track in Shepherds Hill Recreation Park, which allows dogs on a leash, offers amazing views over the coast and the Adelaide plains, while the gentle Lorikeet Loop Walk at Belair National Park is a dog-friendly stroll among majestic old red gums and blue gums that is suitable for all ages and walking abilities.
Don't want to leave the dog at home while you're out having fun on the water? You don't have to. Stand Up Paddle SA in Seacliff offer hourly paddleboard rentals and lessons, and they encourage you to take your dog out with you! As long as your dog is confident on the water, this is a fun, safe activity even if you've never tried paddleboarding before.