Vet near Smythesdale (Smythesdale)

🚶 Walking Trails

Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail — 53km trail passes through Smythesdale! Fine gravel, hilly terrain through native grasslands, historic gold mining sites, and an impressive trestle bridge near Newtown. History boards along the trail. 20km to Ballarat, great for walking or cycling with your dog.

🏞️ Parks

Smythesdale Gardens — Town gardens with pleasant grassy areas. Pet-friendly, dogs must be on-leash. Pleasant walks around the gardens and through the historic town precinct with old courthouse and police quarters from the gold rush era.

🏕️ Camping

Smythesdale Gardens Free Camp — Pet-friendly free camping in the heart of town. Great base for exploring the goldfields region.

🍺 Dog-Friendly Pub

Courthouse Hotel — Historic pub 500m from gardens.