The small city of Portland is located on the southwestern coast of Victoria, about a four hour drive west of Melbourne. The first permanent European settlement in the state, the city has a rich history and shouldn’t be missed on a trip along the coast. Find out more about visiting Portland with a dog. Dog-Friendly … Read more
The seaside town of Torquay is located at the eastern end of the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. Renown for having the closest surfing beaches to Melbourne, it’s also a great place for a beach holiday with your dog. Find out more about visiting Torquay with a dog, including dog-friendly beaches, walks and accommodation. Dog-Friendly … Read more
The coastal town of Apollo Bay is a popular stop along the Great Ocean Road, located near the southernmost point of the drive and Cape Otway. Find out more about the dog-friendly beaches and walks around Apollo Bay, plus the best pet-friendly accommodation. Dog-Friendly Beaches around Apollo Bay For most of the year, dogs are … Read more
The coastal city of Warrnambool in Victoria is located at the western end of the Great Ocean Road. An ideal destination to visit with your dog after following the famous coastal route or taking the quicker Princes Highway from Geelong, find out more about visiting Warrnambool with your dog, from dog-friendly beaches to pet-friendly accommodation. … Read more
Lorne is of the most popular towns along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. Just a two hour drive southwest of Melbourne, it’s a great destination for a weekend away with your dog, or a must-visit spot when driving along the Great Ocean Road. Find out what you can do when visiting Lorne with a … Read more
Lakes Entrance is a popular beach destination in Victoria. Located along 90 Mile Beach in East Gippsland, the town is a 4 hour drive east of Melbourne. But what’s it like to visit Lakes Entrance with a dog and are there many dog-friendly options? I share what I uncovered on my visit. Dog-Friendly Beaches in … Read more
The popular tourist destination of Phillip Island in Victoria is best known for its nightly Penguin Parades and its grand prix circuit, neither of which are dog-friendly attractions. But if you’re visiting with a dog, what else is there to see and do, including in the surrounding area back on the mainland? Are Dogs Allowed … Read more
One of Victoria‘s most well-known attractions is the Great Ocean Road. Popular to complete as either a day trip from Melbourne or over multiple days, of course we added it to our road trip driving between Melbourne and Adelaide. However, in the lead up and while driving it, we discovered that the Great Ocean Road … Read more
Come summer and Easter, crowds of holidaymakers flock to the coastline of Victoria. Unfortunately though, if you have a pet, otherwise dog-friendly caravan parks often have blackout dates for pets during these peak periods. To help you out, I’ve put together this list of caravan parks (and some campgrounds) along the Gippsland coast to the … Read more
One of the most frustrating things about organising a summer holiday along with your dog in Victoria, is discovering that many so-called dog-friendly caravan parks have blackout periods when dogs are not allowed, particularly over the summer school holidays and Easter long weekend. Blackout periods (and caravan parks that outright prohibit dogs) are quite common … Read more