Dog-friendly Melbourne
Cultural capital with laneway cafรฉs, parks, and dog-friendly venues
Dog Rules in Melbourne
One of Australia's most dog-friendly cities!
Registration and microchip required with local council
Annual fee: $52 (desexed) to $267 (entire) - varies by council
On-leash in streets, shopping areas, and public transport
Scoop waste - fines from $181 to $466
St Kilda Dog Beach open year-round - very popular!
Small dogs in carriers on trams/trains - larger dogs restricted
Perfect Day in Melbourne ๐พ
A curated one-day itinerary for exploring Melbourne with your furry companion.
๐ Botanic Gardens
Start at the Royal Botanic Gardens (dogs on leash) or nearby off-leash areas. Melbourne's parks are exceptionally dog-friendly.
โ Laneway Coffee
Explore Melbourne's famous laneways like Degraves Street or Hardware Lane. Many hidden cafรฉs have outdoor seating for dogs.
๐ณ Beach & Parks
Visit St Kilda Beach or Albert Park Lake where dogs can run off-leash during designated times. Perfect for active pups!
๐ Yarra River Walk
Walk along the Yarra River through Southbank. Many riverside bars and restaurants welcome dogs on their terraces.
๐ก Pro tip: Always check current dog policies before visiting. Explore 15 dog-friendly places in Melbourne above!
Capital City Trail
29km loop around inner Melbourne.
Yarra Trail
Beautiful trail along Yarra River.
Bay Trail
Coastal trail around Port Phillip Bay.
Maribyrnong River Trail
Trail along Maribyrnong River.
You Yangs Regional Park
Volcanic peaks with trails and views.
Great Ocean Road Walk Sections
Day walks along the Great Ocean Road.
Sandridge Beach Walk
Easy beach walk at Port Melbourne.
Kananook Creek Trail
Trail along Kananook Creek in Seaford.
Darebin Creek Trail
Creek trail through northern suburbs.
Bellarine Rail Trail
Former rail line now scenic trail.
Phillip Island Nature Walk
Coastal walks on Phillip Island.
Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail
Scenic rail trail through Yarra Ranges.
Dandenong Ranges Walk - 1000 Steps
Famous challenging climb in the ranges.
Werribee Gorge Circuit Walk
Dramatic gorge walk west of Melbourne.
Mornington Peninsula Coastal Walk
Stunning coastal trail on the Peninsula.