Dog friendly beaches

Victoria has an extensive coastline with a large number of wonderful beaches that permit dogs. Beaches provide a good opportunity for owners and their dogs to enjoy the great outdoors together, at any time of the year.

Beach restrictions

There may be restrictions when bringing your dog to beaches, particularly busy ones and those that are within town centres or along the populated areas of Port Phillip and Western Port.

Take careful note of all signage on beaches in regards to dogs. Local councils or foreshore committees are usually responsible for determining laws governing dogs on beaches under their jurisdiction. However, some beaches are part of national, state, coastal and marine parks, thus Parks Victoria are the managing authority who define the laws in regards to dogs.