Holidaying with Pets

It's hard leaving home for a great holiday, while the sad eyes of your pet look up, begging you not to leave them behind!


Thats why we have come up with a page dedicated to making your next holiday pet friendly! Below is information on destinations that are pet friendly, including accommodation and attractions where your best friends can join the fun.



Your pet in National Parks


As a general rule, animals are not allowed in national parks. There are several reasons for this, but mainly for the protection of your own pet. Most national parks are baited with the poison 1080 which is deadly to your domestic friends.

However, there are several state forests and regional parks around Perth where you can take your dog. Be sure to keep in mind that some of these areas are also baited, and so you are asked to keep your dog on its lead. These are listed below:

Perth Hills
  • Lane Poole Reserve, in 8 camping areas and 2 picnic areas*:
  • Oakley Dam picnic area,
  • Marrinup,
  • Scarp Pool picnic area, and
  • Goldmine Hill picnic area.

    Perth Regional Parks

    • Beeliar
    • Jandakot
    • Herdsman Lake
    • Yellagonga
    • Rockingham Lakes
    • Woodman Point
    • Canning River

    Please note that the information above is very general and there may be other restrictions. For more information on where you can take your pets in the listed regional parks and forests in Western Australia, please visit the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) website.

    Holiday accomodation for you and your pets

    After searching the web, we have found a list of accommodation which is pet friendly throughout Western Australia. The website is an online version of the 'Holidaying with Dogs' book, which is 'A Life. Be in it' Directory. For more information you will need to get a copy of the book. For now, visit the Holidaying with Dogs website to see where you and your furry friends can stay.


    Dog Excercise Beaches

    Here is a list of beaches around Perth where you and your dog can wallow in the water together! The beaches have been given a rating by www.gooddog.info so you get a locals perspective of where is good to go!

    Northern Beaches


    • Peasholm Dog Beach, South Scarborough (4.5 stars)
    • Bennion beach, between Kathleen and Bennion Streets, Trigg (2 star)
    • Watermans Dog beach, between Castle and Ada Streets, North Beach (2.5 stars)

    Central Coast Beaches

    • North Cottesloe dog beach, Cottesloe (0.5 stars)
    • South City dog beach, Swanbourne (4 stars)


    Southern Beaches
    • C.Y. O'Connor Beach, Cockburn, Fremantle (2.5 stars)
    • South Beach, between Marine Terrace and the Fremantle Sailing Club, Fremantle (3 stars)
    • Cockburn Dog Beach (0.5 stars)
    • Mosman Beach, between Beach Street Groyne and the City of Fremantle boundary (4 stars)

    For a list of great off the lead walks you can do with your dog around the Perth Area, and for more information on the dog beaches listed above, visit www.gooddog.info.



    Some tips to remember when travelling with your pets:

    • Travel distances in Western Australia are generally very long, so please remember to take rests every two hours for your pet, even if you dont need to stop.
    • Temperatures in northern Western Australia can get very hot so be sure not to leave your pet in the car for any length of time, as overheating can be very dangerous.
    • There are many creepy crawley's in Western Australia, so make sure you regularly check your animals for ticks, fleas, insect and snake bites.
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    • 'Mongoose' and Andrew taking a walk past the Stromatolites at Cervantes WA'Mongoose' and Andrew taking a walk past the Stromatolites at Cervantes WA
    • 'Maisie' posing for a photo 'Maisie' posing for a photo
    • Vindy being a cheeky chewer!Vindy being a cheeky chewer!
    • Nala and Seth wallowing in the water at Jurien.Nala and Seth wallowing in the water at Jurien.
    • Make sure you clean up after your furry friends and stock up on Doggy Disposal UnitsMake sure you clean up after your furry friends and stock up on Doggy Disposal Units
    • Pearsholm Dog beach, South ScarboroughPearsholm Dog beach, South Scarborough