Modern Australian cuisine with an emphasis on seafood. Enjoy the panoramic views of Barwon Heads Bluff in their dog friendly partly covered deck.

A local wine bar and retail outlet offering a specialised selection of fine wines, cheeses and charcuterie. They allow dogs in their front and rear alfresco areas with umbrellas and heating.

Drink and dine on the waterfront in Geelong’s hip bar with two alfresco areas in which dogs can join their families. A dog friendly deck running the full length alongside the venue has a fully retractable w […]

Great dog friendly laneway beer garden regularly hosting events for our furry friends. Enjoy the selection of refreshing craft beers while your dog makes new friends.

Local winery with scenic vineyards, a 30 minute drive east from Geelong. They are a dog friendly venue with shaded outdoor areas and a small space where pups can run around.

Premium artisan wines and high quality estate grown produce with a dog friendly covered balcony, partly heated and with blankets available.

Enjoy their fresh food made with seasonal produce from their farm, their gardens and panoramic views across Swan Bay in their spacious dog friendly outdoor seating (uncovered). Pups are welcome in the small […]

Dog friendly market offering collectable and vintage items, open 7 days a week, including all public holidays (except Christmas Day).

Australia’s largest variety of collectables, clothes, antiques and more, holding hundreds of stalls every day of the year (except Christmas Day). Dogs are allowed on-leash inside and in the outdoor area of the c […]

This free market next to the Greyhound Racing Club offers over 150 stalls of fresh produce, gourmet food, arts, crafts and all you can think of, every Saturday of every week. Pups are welcome on-lead to visit a […]

The Giant Sky Wheel, the largest in the southern hemisphere, offers amazing views. Big dogs are prone to getting stressed out but small dogs are welcome as long as their owners can carry them.

Pets are more than welcome onboard the Searoad ferries. They travel free of charge and are allowed on-leash on all external decks, with the exception of extreme weather conditions when they might be able to sit […]

Indoor rock climbing centre offering a huge variety of climbs from beginners to experts. They love having well behaved dogs as guests.

An easy 2.87km walk along the Barwon river on one side and adjacent to the beach on the other that crosses over the Barwon Heads Bridge. The beach in Ocean Grove and the one north from the bridge are off-leash […]

Take your dog on a leash at low tide on this 5km walking path from the lighthouse in Point Lonsdale to the one in Queenscliff. About halfway there is Narrows Beach, an all-year-round off-leash dog beach between […]

Follow the foreshore of Corio Bay with your pup on this two hour trail one way. Discover along the way the famous Baywalk Bollards, large painted icons of Geelong’s history scattered between Rippleside Park and t […]

Take your dog on-leash on this 4km walk around Flinders Peak, the highest mountain within these granite ridges that rise above the flat volcanic plains of western Victoria.

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20km network between Fyansford and South Geelong along both banks of the river, linking a number of reserves, playgrounds, a waterbird sanctuary, a waterfall and wetlands. Dogs must be kept on leash.

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A 35km trail starting at the South Geelong Station and finishing at the Queenscliff Railway Station. Although it is a long walk, it is mostly flat and easy, offering a tranquil path through native vegetation. On […]

Dog friendly pub, Kent St. Hotel is the newest edition to the Nettlewood Pub Group, established in 2016. The team have brought a fresh, exciting new vibe to Kent St. with this late night trader located in the […]