Holidaying with your best animal friend on the Great Ocean Road can be an awesome experience. Sure, there are some areas where dogs are just not allowed to go, but there are some amazing spots where you can explore together. This guide provides the top tips on where to walk and where to stay in our region!

Holiday with your Dog

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The Bad News

Domestic dogs are strictly prohibited in all areas of Port Campbell National Park.

This includes the 12 Apostles.

The only exceptions to this are when dogs are confined to cars in transit or in car parks.

It is not cool to leave dogs in hot cars. Please follow the advice of Parks Victoria, Corangamite Shire and the RSPCA and find other arrangements for your pet on hot days.

The Good News

Dogs are permitted in areas of the Bay of Islands Coastal Park (18km west of Port Campbell).

Dogs are permitted on leashes on the trail and beautiful beach at Sandy Cove in the Childers Cove area, pictured above.

Dogs are permitted on leashes on trails and beaches between the Bay of Martyrs car-park east into Peterborough township.

Dogs are not permitted on Bay of Martyrs beach because of the presence of Hooded Plovers.

Port Campbell Township

Enjoy an off lead area at the Port Campbell Recreation Reserve!

Dogs on leashes are permitted in the Port Campbell Township.

Dogs are not permitted on the Port Campbell Foreshore, estuary or beach areas.

Peterborough Township

Enjoy an off lead area at the mouth of the Curdies River (seasonal sandbars alter the available area).

Special Conditions - only before 9am and after 6pm between the 1st December and the 30th April

Dogs are permitted on leashes in the area bounded by and including Hamilton and Irvine Streets, Schomberg and Halladale Roads and the Childrens playground and BBQ area on Irvine Street.

Inland Adventures

Timboon to Camperdown ’Coast to Crater’ Rail Trail (Starts in Timboon 17km North of Port Campbell)

Dogs are permitted on leashes along the entire 34km rail trail including the very impressive Timboon Trestle Bridge. Stop in at Timboon Railway Shed Distillery which provides a water bowl for thirsty pets!

Timboon Bushland Reserve (17km North of Port Campbell)

Timboon Bushland Reserve (Cowleys Creek) permits dogs on leashes.

Heading East

Princetown (18km east of Port Campbell)

Dogs are permitted on a leash in Princetown Township.

Dogs are permitted on a leash on the Serpentine Boardwalk and on Old Coach Road East between the Princetown Recreation Reserve and the Serpentine Boardwalk.

Dogs are permitted on a leash in the Princetown Recreation Reserve

Dogs are not permitted beyond the Recreation Reserve on Old Coach Road East, on the Estuary or Ocean beaches that are a part of Great Otway National Park.

Johanna Beach

Dogs are permitted on leashes at Johanna Beach car park, camping area, walking tracks to the beach and Johanna Beach western section between Johanna River and western bluff.

Camperdown (50km North of Port Campbell)

Have you ever exercised your dog on a scoria cone or let them wade in a volcanic lake? Enjoy an amazing off leash area at Mt Leura and Sugarloaf. Dogs must be able to be controlled!

Dogs on leashes are permitted at South Beach on Lake Bullen Merri and in the wonderful Camperdown Botanical Gardens.

Pet Friendly Camp Grounds

Peterborough

Great Ocean Road Tourist ParkGreat Ocean RoadPeterboroughPh: (03) 5598 5477www.gortp.com.au

Well-behaved dogs on leads accepted but not over the summer holidays or long weekends

Princetown

Apostles Camping32 Post Office RoadPrincetownPh: (03) 5598 8119www.apostlescampingpark.comNo pets accepted during the Christmas holidays (24th Dec–31st Jan) or during Easter (Good Friday to Easter Monday inclusive).

Port Campbell

Port Campbell Recreation Reserve Desailey StreetPort Campbell Ph: 0418 507 256www.visit12apostles.com.auOpen only from Boxing Day through to January 26 2015.

Camperdown

Lakes & Craters Holiday ParkPark RoadCamperdownPh: (03) 5598 1253www.lchp.com.au

Pet Friendly Accommodation

Self Contained and Houses

Daysy Hill Cottages & CabinsTimboon-Port Campbell RoadPort Campbell Ph: (03) 5598 6226www.daysyhillcottages.com.au

Blue Wren Haven56 Moreys RoadTimboon Ph: (03) 5595 0347 or 0457 157 230 www.visit12apostles.com.au

Serenity ViewsCurrells RoadPort Campbell 0417 381 827www.stayz.com.au

The House on the Hill7 Hennessy Street, Port CampbellPh: 0429986450 www.stayz.com.au

Southern Anchorage RetreatParkers Access Track, Wattle HillPh: (03) 5237 5289 or 0428160366 www.southernanchorage.com

Motels

12 Apostles Motel & Country Retreat

Booringa RoadPrincetown Tel: 5598 8277www.vist12apostles.com.au

Farmstays

Bellevue Farmstay80 Couch’s RoadScotts Creek Ph: (03) 5595 9386www.visit12apostles.com.au

KennelsDeans Marsh

Woodleigh Boarding Kennels 85 Old Lorne RoadTel: (03) 5236 3341

Warrnambool

Perz Gold Boarding Kennels10 Easterly Ridge RdCudgeeTel: (03) 5567 6039

Warrnambool Kennels & CatteryGrassmereTel: (03) 5565 4266

Koroit

Koroit Pet Resort222 Boundary RdKoroitTel: (03) 5565 8662

Killarney

Killarney Kennels and Cattery1364 Princes Highway Killarney Tel: (03) 5568 7416