Walk from any of our pet friendly accommodation Victoria and within minutes you will be at a beach or walking track, where your pets can run and play. Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats specialises in pet-friendly adventures on the Mornington Peninsula. Each of our properties has a brochure of dog friendly parks and beaches.
The one place our dog (Paddington) loves is the beach at Blairgowrie, it is the beach “du jour” for dogs and he loves to come together with all the other dogs and play. The only problem is when we take him down there he never wants to leave and runs off before we can catch him. He’s sneaky like that… (Camerons Bight 157 G11 Beach area between Stringer Road, Sorrento & Blairgowrie and Monument to the 1803 first settlers)
Leash-Free from 7pm to 12 noon the next day from 26 December to 1 March. Leash-Free at all other times of the year. Full Information on all Leash free areas
Dog Friendly Beaches
Fossil Beach, Mornington
Hawker Beach, Mount Martha
Tassells Cove, Safety Beach
Somers Beach, Somers
Mills Beach, Mornington
Flinders Dog Beach, Flinders
Half Moon Bay Beach, Mount Eliza
McCrae Leash Free Dog Beach
Leash-Free Dog Parks
John Butler Reserve, Mount Eliza
Billabong Walk, Mornington
Dog-friendly Walks
McCrae Beach Walk
Safety Beach Dog Friendly Walk
Hillview Community Reserve Walk
Flinders Beach Dog Friendly Walk
Balcombe Estuary Boardwalk Circuit, Mount Martha
Mornington Dog Friendly Walk, Mornington
Dog-friendly Cafes and Restaurants
There are a number of cafes, restaurants and attractions that cater for pets ie. water bowls and areas to tie them up.
- Miss Drew’s Dog Cafe, Tyabb is the Peninsulas first dog only cafe! they offer your pooch freshly baked treats that will have them drooling for more.
- Peninsula Pantry, Rye – best breakfast and quick lunches – they have a bowl of water and happy for your pooch to be tied up outside
- Green Olive at Red Hill – tapas all day – wine and olive oil tasting – on a leash your pooch can sit with you on the deck.
- Laneway Espresso, Dromana
- The Boyz 4 Breakie, Mornington
- Store Fifteen, Mornington
- The Winey Cow, Mornington
- Commonfolk Coffee Company, Mornington
- The Holy Bean Cafe, Rosebud
- Village Cafe & Wine Bar, Flinders
- Wombat Cafe & Store, Dromana
- Rusty’s Cafe Bar and Grill, Sorrento
- Merchant & Maker, McCrae
- Main Ridge Dairy, Main Ridge
Dog friendly wineries & cellar doors
- Moorooduc Estate, Moorooduc
- Paradigm Hill, Merricks
- Rahona Valley, Red Hill South
- Tucks Wine, Red Hill South
- Panton Vineyard and Cellar Door, Shoreham
- T’Gallant Cellar Door, Main Ridge
- Main Ridge Estate, Red Hill
Accommodation for your pet adventure on the Mornington Peninsula
What makes 5 Paw Accommodation? To reach the level of 5 paws our properties must meet the following criteria:
Paw 1 – Fully fenced
Paw 2 – Lawn or garden
Paw 3 – Outdoor undercover area to shelter from rain or shine
Paw 4 – Pets are allowed inside
Paw 5 – Walk to pet-friendly park or beach
Just a few of our 5 Paw Properties
Azure Beach Retreat, Rye
This contemporary three bedroomed beach house is surrounded by native bush and has been landscaped with indigenous native plants. Decorated with exceptional attention to detail, it has all the modern comforts and space for a private romantic couple, family or group of friends. Located on the Ocean Beach at Rye this property is approximately 500 metres walk to the area known as Sixteenth Beach and the National Park walking track. For more details…
Buckley’s Escape, Sorrento
This Sorrento cottage located close to the National Park and Diamond Bay is set in a quiet court location and is filled with original character and decorated in a classic Hamptons style. Comfortable and large enough to accommodate a family, couples or a small group. The gardens have been recently planted with native plants that will grow quickly to create an even more private garden. For more details…