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Dog-Friendly Walks: Coastal VIC

Victoria, Australia

Pet-Friendly Experiences | Activity

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DOG-FRIENDLY WALKS
COASTAL VICTORIA

   

Bay of Martyrs / Bay of Islands Cliff-Top Walk

📍 Location: Peterborough, Western Victoria
Great Ocean Road coastline
  • Distance: ~ 5 km return
  • Time: ~ 1 h 30 m
  • Difficulty: Easy to moderate (clifftop walking)
  • Surface: Natural track, compacted earth
  • Dogs: On-leash only (Hooded Plover zones)
  • Open: Daylight hours, year-round

★★★★☆ 4.2 / 5

Rating is AI generated based on available data online – Oct 2025

Photo credit: @visitgreatoceanroad

Enjoy a breathtaking coastal trail along Victoria’s rugged Great Ocean Road. This walk offers sweeping ocean views, dramatic limestone cliffs, and quiet lookouts perfect for photo stops. The track is well-marked, with several short offshoots leading to scenic vantage points.

Highlights: 1908 shipwreck of the barque The Falls of Halladale, and watching out for whales during the Southern Right Whales migration.

➕ Pros
  • 🤩 Scenic cliff-top views
  • 🤩 Wildlife spotting opportunities
  • 🤩 Quiet and less crowded

➖ Cons
  • 😕 Steep sections can be challenging
  • 😕 Limited shade on sunny days
  • 😕 Restricted dog zones due to wildlife

Getting there: The trail begins near Peterborough’s main lookout. Free parking available nearby.

Walking Map: Walk 5493


McCrae Beach Walk

📍 Location: Mornington Peninsula
  • Distance: 4.18 km
  • Time: ~ 1 h 2 m
  • Difficulty: Moderate to challenging (steep sections)
  • Surface: Sand, boardwalk, natural bush path
  • Dogs: Mix of on- and off-leash zones
  • Open: 24 hours

★★★★☆ 4.3 / 5

Rating is AI generated based on available data online – Oct 2025

Photo credit: @walkingmaps.com.au

A refreshing coastal adventure that weaves through bushland and along McCrae’s sandy foreshore. Pet parents can enjoy peaceful beach stretches and shaded inland sections, ideal for pups who love exploring both sand and scrub.

Highlights: Stunning lookout points and cool, shaded trails for hot days.

➕ Pros
  • 🤩 Shaded trails
  • 🤩 Beach and bush variety
  • 🤩 Family and pet-friendly

➖ Cons
  • 😕 Steep sections may tire pets
  • 😕 Limited parking on busy days
  • 😕 Can be crowded in peak season

Getting there: Start at McCrae Foreshore Reserve, with street parking available nearby.

Walking Map: Walk 3880


Safety Beach Dog-Friendly Walk

📍 Location: Mornington Peninsula
  • Distance: 7.04 km
  • Time: ~ 1 h 45 m
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Surface: Beach and foreshore path
  • Dogs: Off-leash permitted in designated zones
  • Open: 24 hours

★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5

Rating is AI generated based on available data online – Oct 2025

Photo credit: @walkingmaps.com.au

A relaxing coastal route perfect for social pups. With off-leash beach areas and flat foreshore paths, Safety Beach is a favourite for families and furry friends looking to unwind by the water.

Highlight: Tassells Cove offers calm waters ideal for dogs who love to swim.

➕ Pros
  • 🤩 Flat and easy walking
  • 🤩 Off-leash beach areas
  • 🤩 Family and dog-friendly

➖ Cons
  • 😕 Can be busy during peak times
  • 😕 Limited shaded areas
  • 😕 Beach access may be affected by tides

Getting there: Ample parking near Tassells Cove and Dromana Drive.

Walking Map: Walk 3882

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Victoria, Australia