It’s a well-known fact that West Australians love their dogs and Perthites seem to be spoilt for choice when it comes to dog-friendly adventures.
Not only do we have some of the best dog beaches in the country, our relaxed vibe mean dogs are welcome at most outdoor cafes and parks, and are often seen out-&-about all year round.
We’ve asked the Friends of SAFE Perth to vote on their favourite place to take their dogs. We’ve then created The Top 4 Very Best Dog Outings in Perth, based on these results.
We hope you enjoy visiting these great locations with your furry bestie!
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Canning River Regional Park & Canning River Cafe
Starting our list at number five is Canning River Regional Park & Canning River Cafe. An on-lead park, a shady trail walk and an exceptional cafe makes this a great place to get your doggy fitness on. Then enjoy a coffee and cake reward for both you and your pooch.
The Canning River Regional Park is one of the few places in Perth which create a haven for wildlife and the community alike. The wetlands and waterways of Canning River is divided by the Kent Street Weir Bridge and crossing this will take you on a beautiful walk through the trees and native bushland.
You can choose from various trails starting from the Weir, and they are suitable for prams, bikes, scooters or walking. There is loads of native wildlife that call this area home, so dogs are required to be kept on leash.
After your walk along the Canning River trail, double back to visit The Canning River Cafe. A dog statue out the front signals dogs are welcome, while the cafe sells dog treats for their four-legged customers.
The cooling misting system keeps the outdoor terrace of the cafe comfortable while you sit and enjoy the river views.
Furbaby Cafe
One of the newest additions to the pet-friendly scene, Furbaby Cafe shows the growing demand for high-quality eateries which don’t only ‘allow’ dogs, but include pets as part of the family.
Furbaby Cafe is a dog friendly cafe, beauty parlour and pet boutique in one. They pride themselves on their fantastic dog and human friendly customer service.
Your dog can browse the store for designer items, indulge in some tasty treats or just simply sit with you while you catch up with friends for a coffee.
Once inside the Furbaby Cafe, the fully enclosed and shaded alfresco area gives a perfectly tropical vibe, thanks to clever design, lush plants and a cute elephant fountain. The space is large with plenty of room to give each dog space to eat in comfort.
The ‘human’ menu offers a range of light meals, coffee, cakes and slices. While the a ‘Dog Barkery’ offers cute dog biscuits and canine cupcakes.
Furbaby also includes a pet supplies boutique, and you can purchase some dogs treats for the road. Or you can book your pet in for a pamper session in their salon.
Both you and your dog will be in foodie heaven!
Carine Regional Open Space, Carine
A multitude of dog breeds, greeting and playing in a non-crowded and low-stress setting. Families having barbecues and enjoying the cool sea breezes in the shade of huge trees. Carine Regional Open Space is a dog walker’s paradise.
Located in the northern suburbs between Carine and Hamersley, Carine Regional Open Space is an enormous parkland with large shaded playground and barbecues. There are toilets, shelters and plenty of grass to run around on, or enjoy a picnic.
Huge trees line the park making it shady and pleasant, but also home to family groups of Corellas and Magpies.
Lots of kids on scooters and bikes is a feature of this park, so if you’re dog is inclined to chase bring a long lead and play it safe. However, dogs are allowed off-leash and the space features three full-size ovals where people throw balls and dogs run in circles chasing each other.
The centrepiece of Carine Regional Open Space is the Big Carine Swamp, which features a leisurely, accessible circuit of about 3km (45 mins) on a shared-use, walking path. This is paved and shaded most of the way, making it a great, easy walk that is a popular fitness destination for people and pets from all over Perth.
Pack a barbecue, watch the sun go down and enjoy the very best that Perth weather has to offer.
Bring the whole family!
Whiteman Park & Dog Park
Shady ovals, multiple barbeques and picnic shelters, and many walks to enjoy, makes Whiteman Park our number one, most enjoyable dog outing in Perth.
Whiteman Park is a unique recreation and conservation reserve that covers nearly 4,000 hectares of natural bushland and leisure facilities in Perth’s northern suburbs.
It features a village cafe and shops, multiple bush walking trails and cycle paths, and a new children’s water playground. There are dozens of barbeques and picnic shelters (which can be booked in advance). Dogs are welcome throughout Whiteman Park (on lead and under control) making it one of the best days out for the whole family.
A new addition to the Whiteman Park is a fully fenced dog park which allows dogs to exercise off-lead. The enclosure covers more than 2 hectares and is complete with water points, shady seating and an obstacle and agility course. The park is double gated, to allow safe exit and entry. There is a ½ km walk path circuit of the park and a small dog area for dogs under 10kg
Whiteman Park is one of the most enjoyable and welcoming places for dogs in Perth today. It is definitely worth the drive into the northern suburbs to visit and you can easily spend an entire day enjoying what it has to offer.
Pack a picnic and stay all day.
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