Todd River Paths

Todd River Paths is a dog walk in Alice Springs, NT, where the paths follow the Todd River, offering views of the riverbed (often dry), gum trees, and the MacDonnell Ranges, with some sections passing historical sites.

The walk

Underfoot it is paved and dirt/gravel paths, some natural terrain.

Lead rules

Alice Springs Town Council manages the route. Leash rules change along the way: some sections are lead-on, others are signed for off-lead play. The signage at each section is the authority, so treat the first visit as a scouting run and let the signs set the pace.

Carry water for the dog: drinking points along walks like this are rarely signed, so plan as if there are none. Early morning and dusk are the comfortable windows in Alice Springs for an on-lead stroll of this kind, particularly through the warmer months.

Worth knowing

There is enough dog-friendly hospitality around Alice Springs to turn the walk into an outing; the suburb guide sorts out the options. Ilparpa Swamp Wildlife Protected Area is the other local walk worth comparing.