Pet-Friendly Nunawading (2026) — Dog Parks, Cafes & Vets

Pet-Friendly Guide to Nunawading (2026)

Nunawading has 19 parks — most with designated off-leash areas.

Parks for Dogs

• Aranga Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Walker Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Charles Rooks Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Candlebark Park — check council signage for off-leash hours
• R.E.Gray Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Nunawading Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Melbourne Water Pipe Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours
• Wren Close Reserve — check council signage for off-leash hours

Off-Leash Rules

Melbourne councils typically allow off-leash exercise:

• Before 9am and after 5pm in most parks
• Some parks are 24/7 off-leash — check council website
• Dogs must be on-leash within 50m of playgrounds
• Always carry bags and clean up

Pet-Friendly Cafes

Many Melbourne cafes welcome dogs at outdoor tables. In Nunawading, check:

• Miss Lucy — 133 Central Road, Nunawading (call to confirm pet policy)
• The Food Cage — 16 King Street (call to confirm pet policy)
• The Peddler (call to confirm pet policy)
• Station Street Cafe (call to confirm pet policy)
• Cafe Espresso (call to confirm pet policy)

Related Guides

• Best Restaurants in Nunawading
• Best Cafes in Nunawading
• Best Bars in Nunawading
• Cost of Living in Nunawading
• Nunawading Neighbourhood Guide
• Family Guide to Nunawading
• Is Nunawading Safe?
• Nunawading Transport Guide

Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.

Sources

• OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
• ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
• REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au