Phillip Island & San Remo dog friendly beaches
Dogs on beaches at Phillip Island:
- Dogs are permitted off-lead on the beach at Ventnor between Graydens Road and Ventnor Beach Road from 7am to 10am and 5pm to 8pm from 1st December to 30th April, however they are are permitted off-lead there at all times between 1st May and 30th November
- Dogs are permitted on-lead at various times of the year at other beaches - see the map below
- Dogs are prohibited at all times from the Cowes main beach around the jetty, between Mussel Rocks to Erehwon Point
- Dogs are prohibited from a number of beaches under the management of Phillip Island Nature Parks for environmental protection - see the map below
Dogs on beaches at San Remo:
- Dogs permitted off-lead at all times between Foots Beach (south of the stairs at the end of Back Beach Road) and Bore Beach (Potters Hill Road)
- Dogs are prohibited at all times from the beach along Marine Parade between San Remo Jetty and the bridge to Phillip Island
- Dogs are permitted on-lead at all other beaches from 6pm to 10am from 1st December to 30th April, and also at all times between 1st May and 30th November
Official sources for dog restrictions:
When bringing your dog to the beach, refer to signs at beach entry points and consult the official sources for the latest information. Changes to dog restrictions may be made at any time by local authorities.