Summer 2006
Dogs and Holidays
The internet is a great way to see what is around with many websites listed. Alternatively, the “Life. Be In It” publication “Holidaying with Dogs” has over 2000 dog friendly accommodation facilities ranging from city to country, peaceful hideaways to major tourist routes. It also includes some tips for travelling with your dog.
(Please note that GVH does not have any affiliation with either the publishers or accommodations listed.)
Another handy book to have, especially for those planning on travelling to remote areas, is “ First Aid for Dogs” written by Sydney vet Dr Justin Wimpole BVSc. For your convenience all three books are available for purchase in our reception area. Holidaying at Home
Why not explore dog friendly areas closer to home, just remember that water access for dogs is limited and you should always check with the relevant Council before your visit and observe all signs as dogs may be prohibited from some areas at certain times.
You might like to try the following greater Sydney locations: Bayview -Rowland Reserve, Chiswick/Drummoyne – Lysaght Park Five Dock Bay, Clontarf – Sandy Bay Reserve, Five Dock – Halliday Park, on Hen and Chicken Bay Hunters Hill – Tarban Creek Reserve, Huntleys Point – Gladesville Reserve, Kurnell – Silver Beach, Manly/Queenscliff – Manly Lagoon, Cameron Ave, Mona Vale – South Mona Vale Headland, Mosman - Sirius Cove Beach,Curlew Camp Rd, and Chinaman’s Beach, McLean Cres, Narrabeen – Progress Park, Newport – Dearin Reserve, North Narrabeen – Deep Creek Reserve, off Wakehurst Parkway and Woolwich – Clarkes Point Reserve Dogs on leads are permitted on the promenades of Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte Beaches, as well as the Bondi to Bronte Coast walk.
Dog friendly beaches slightly further afield include: Austinmer Beach Reserve, Bellambi – Robert Cram Drive, Bundeena - Horderns Beach; Coniston – Bank Street South, Kiama – Bombo Beach , Thirroul Beach Reserve & North Side of Thirroul Main Beach, all on the near South Coast On the Central Coast try: Copacabana Beach, Forresters Beach, Killcare Heights – Putty Beach, Lakes Beach – north of surf club, North Avoca, North Shelly Beach, North Entrance Beach, Ocean Beach & Umina Beaches, Patonga , Pearl Beach, Terrigal/ Wamberal.
Don’t forget to pick up after your dog, you must carry a plastic bag or similar and pick up and properly dispose of all dog faeces. Dogs are prohibited from being within 10 metres of a children’s play area and food preparation areas such as BBQs, public tables and picnic shelters.
Unless stated otherwise, all public beaches, swimming enclosures and Sydney Harbour National Park are PROHIBITED areas for all dogs
REMEMBER…NEVER leave your dog unattended in a car on a warm day, even in the shade. It does not take long for the inside of a car to heat up to a point that is harmful, even fatal, to your dog. Portable water bottle and drinking pan sets, as well as soft-sided collapsible drinking bowls are great to have in your car at all times.
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When planning your next holiday why not consider a dog friendly destination. Instead of boarding kennels, neighbours, family or friends to care for your dog, these days there is a growing number of dog-friendly accommodation available. 
For the camping enthusiasts, “Bush Camping with Dogs – A Guide to Dog Friendly Camping areas in Australia” is another useful book for holidaying with dogs. Publishers Flat Earth Mapping Pty Ltd promote the book as “…the essential guide to camping your way around Australia without leaving your four-legged friends at home…” It also contains useful information on travelling with your dog as well as basic training and obedience.