Small Group Adventures

January Calendar

Tues 6th Jan

Altona Dog Beach

Altona Dog Beach is loved for its expansive tidal flats where dogs can splash, zoom, and explore with confidence. The shallow shoreline stretches for ages, giving pups plenty of safe room to roam while owners enjoy stunning bay and city views. It is a relaxed, social environment with good facilities like taps and rinse-off areas. Best suited to active, water-loving dogs with reliable recall.

Thurs 8th Jan

Afton St Conservation Hike

Afton St Conservation Park offers peaceful on lead trails with gentle hills, quiet pockets, and breathtaking views across both the city skyline and the Maribyrnong River. It is a fantastic choice for dogs who thrive on structured movement and mental engagement. The natural bush setting provides nonstop sniffari opportunities without heavy foot traffic. Ideal for physically fit dogs who enjoy a good challenge and benefit from longer, purposeful walks.

Fri 9th Jan

The Warmies

The Warmies features a generous off leash section along calm water, making it a favourite for dogs who love to wade, potter, and explore freely. The area offers wide open space, gentle water access, and plenty of sensory interest from shorebirds and natural textures. It is relaxed, quiet on weekdays, and excellent for confident beach dogs. Best suited to social and water-inclined pups with good recall.

Tues 13th Jan

Guilfoyle’s Volcano

Guilfoyle’s Volcano in the Royal Botanic Gardens is a unique on lead adventure with winding paths, elevated boardwalks, and views overlooking ornamental wetlands. Dogs enjoy varied terrain, restful shady spots, and a calm environment perfect for curious explorers. It is visually stunning and offers endless photo opportunities. Great for dogs who enjoy a steady, enriching walk in new environments.

Thurs 15th Jan

Stepping Stones Maribyrnong River

This section of the Maribyrnong River combines scenic waterside trails with designated off leash pockets for free play. The famous stepping stones make for fun confidence-building moments and great photos, while the surrounding parkland provides open space for sniffing and exploring. It delivers the perfect blend of structure and freedom. Best suited to confident, social dogs who enjoy a mix of on and off leash time.

Fri 16th Jan

Altona Dog Beach

Another chance to visit one of our most loved summer locations. With wide open tidal flats and safe, shallow water, this off leash beach gives dogs the chance to dig, splash, chase, and burn off energy in a natural, low-pressure environment. Weekdays are beautifully quiet and perfect for group adventures. Best suited to water dogs and confident off leash explorers.

Tues 20th Jan

Royal Park

Royal Park’s huge off leash grasslands are ideal for dogs who thrive in open space. The mixture of native bush areas, winding trails, and large fields offers endless scent trails and opportunities for natural play. It is a great adventure for dogs who prefer ground-level fun over water activities. Perfect for confident, social pups who enjoy relaxed roaming.

Thurs 22nd Jan

The Warmies

The Warmies is a hidden gem for dogs who love gentle water play, offering a calm shoreline with plenty of room to explore at their own pace. The warm, shallow inlet invites confident waders and curious sniffers alike, while the surrounding open space keeps the environment relaxed and low-pressure. Weekdays here are wonderfully quiet, making it ideal for dogs who prefer a softer social scene. Best suited to friendly, water-inclined pups who enjoy off leash freedom in a peaceful setting.

Fri 23rd Jan

Yarra Bend Walking Trail

Yarra Bend offers shaded bush trails along the river, making it ideal for dogs who enjoy a calmer outdoor environment. The winding paths, native birdlife, and gentle river breezes make it a refreshing summer outing. The terrain is varied enough to keep dogs mentally stimulated without being too intense. Suits dogs who enjoy focused, steady walks and peaceful natural scenery.

Tues 27th Jan

Maribyrnong River Walk

This walk follows wide riverside paths with beautiful water views and plenty of room for comfortable on lead movement. Dogs enjoy long, uninterrupted stretches ideal for maintaining a steady pace. The area has lots of soft grass, shady pockets, and low foot traffic on weekdays. Great for polite walkers, seniors, or dogs building confidence.

Thurs 29th Jan

Altona Dog Beach

A popular third visit for January because the conditions, space, and safety make it a standout. The huge shallow flats allow even less confident swimmers to enjoy the water, while social dogs have plenty of opportunities to mingle. It is consistently one of the happiest places for off leash play. Ideal for energetic dogs with good recall.

Fri 30th Jan

Williamstown Botanic Gardens

These beautiful heritage gardens offer peaceful shaded paths and lush plant life, creating a gentle sensory walk for dogs who enjoy calmer outings. The structured pathways make it an easy on lead adventure while still providing new smells and sights. It is visually stunning and a wonderful change of pace compared to beach and bush days. Suits polite walkers, seniors, and dogs who prefer quiet environments.