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An oasis for where the grass meets the wetlands meets the sea. With direct access to nearby Nudgee Beach and an obstacle course, dogs with a sense of adventure will love this park. Within the fenced areas, they can run amok – just be sure to pop them back on the lead on the beach. With plenty of parking and a picnic area, Tuckeroo Park is a breath of fresh air for you and your dog. Tuckeroo Park,Brisbane Must-dos: Let your dog have an on-leash paddle before unleashing them on the obstacle course. Amenities: Fences, drinking fountains, bowls and bins (but BYO bags). Watch out for: Nearby mangrove bird hides – this is a no-dog zone for wildlife protection. Hidden gem: The lighing for night-time play. The best park for: Energetic, nature-loving dogs.

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Shale Hills Dog Park, Sydney

The dog park of the future. The new ultra-modern facility in Western Sydney Parklands has all the latest dog park tech to cultivate a healthy body and mind. There’s a training circuit with 10 activity stations, an agility course that features a tunnel, balance beams, rest boxes, weaving poles, a free-run area, a chill-out zone and a sensory garden. This place will get your pet’s muscle fibres and neurons firing. The best park for: Pushing your pet’s physical and mental limits. Must-dos: Test your pet’s skills on the agility circuit and do some obedience training at designated stations along the perimeter track. Amenities: Shade, 2 fenced areas for play, water fountains, bins and bags.

Watch out for: The area outside the dog park is an on-leash zone so make sure your dog is leashed when entering and exiting the park. Hidden gem: The sensory garden where pets and owners can take in the sweet smells of lavender, thyme, chamomile and mint.

Sydney Park, Sydney

While Observatory Hill Park and Sirius Cove Reserve offer off-leash areas with iconic harbour views, one of Sydney’s most beautiful parks is found in an unexpected urban setting. Adjacent to the trendy Newtown, Sydney Park was awarded a prestigious global architecture prize ranking it among the world’s best designed parks. With over 40 hectares of rolling hills and bushland and one of the largest 24-hour off-leash areas in the city, the park is a hub for colourful locals and their pets. The best park for: An all-terrain adventure. Must-dos: Go on a bushwalk, leap across stepping stones in theWater Re-use Project area, and wear your dog out on the hills near the park’s northern end. Amenities: Water stations, bins and bags. Watch out for: No-dog zones, including the wetlands, oval and playgrounds. Hidden gem: The paddling pool made especially for dogs (a lifesaver in the summer months).

SYDNEY