Named after their family dog, Nelly’s offers simple food and decadent homemade treats in Queenscliff’s Princess Park. Even your pup can indulge on some free dog treats in the undercover dog friendly garden.

This family owned and operated cafe in Portarlington with a dog friendly undercover deck area for you and your pooch to enjoy some fresh mussels.

Dog friendly cafe in Portarlington, with views of the waterfront and the Bellarine peninsula. They offer specialized coffee and meals for any time of the day, which you can enjoy next to your pup. Their instagram […]

An obligatory stop on your visit to Ocean Grove, this deli has outdoor tables on the mainstreet that are covered and dog friendly. They even offer buckets with water for the pups to stay hydrated.

This iconic casual dining restaurant was voted the #1 restaurant in Queenscliff on Tripadvisor. Enjoy the waterfront of Queenscliff Harbour from their dog friendly covered terrace.

This seafood bar and grill in Portarlington with live music shows is dog friendly and fully covered.

Dog friendly restaurant in Ocean Grove, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner all week long. They have an outside deck with umbrellas where your pup can relax by your side.

At Searoad Ferries they love to see their regular and new doggy travellers who are welcome, when time permits, with doggy treats. They have watering stations on board, and pups should remain on lead and on the […]

This monthly volunteer run community market welcomes you to stroll around their stalls in the company of your pup on lead.

Wander through the coastal foreshore reserve linking the ferry terminal and Queenscliff Harbour with the Queenscliff Pier and the town of Queenscliff. Keep your pup on the lead along this flat gravel and timber boardwalk.

Explore native flora, local wildlife and beach viewpoints through the Coastal Moonah Woodland with your pup on lead.

This easy 15.8 km long trail connects Portarlington with Indented Heads in around 3 hours. Dogs are allowed on leash.

Boutique winery, cellar door and restaurant. The entire family can enjoy their lovely estate on the Bellarine peninsula, including four-legged buddies who are free to wander around under supervision, as long as […]

This dog friendly cafe is located over from the dog friendly beach, serving well deserved coffee and food after running around in the sand all day.

Cafe and provedore offering home style cooking, great coffee and a good selection of cakes and pastries. They have a dog friendly verandah at the front.

The Whiskery is a dog friendly distillery offering home style food to go with a gin or a whisky. They are absolutely dog friendly, with many furry friends coming through their doors most days.

The Balls Head Reserve is home to various short bushwalking trails that combine natural beauty with great views across Sydney Harbour, taking in the CBD skyline, the Harbour Bridge, Goat Island, and the […]

Difficulty: Easy/Medium

Distance: 1.3km

The Headland Track takes around 40 minutes with steps at the start and midway along the track, otherwise mostly flat.

This dog friendly walk in Oatley Park begins […]

Take your pooch out for Beers, Pina Colada, doggie Pina Colada, doggie pup cakes and Indonesian dinner at dog-friendly Preston & Reservoir.
Open for all dog lovers, dog owners and your sociable pooches. Take your […]

by Carola Carcagno

Located between Sydney and Brisbane, Port Macquarie is a great showstopper. It is the perfect juncture of nature and gastronomy, with plenty of dog friendly bars & cafes where you […]