Melbourne

The best dog-friendly places, picked by locals and the Doggo team.

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Melbourne may be Australia’s most dog-friendly city: leash-free beaches and parks, a famous café scene that treats dogs as regulars, and bayside trails made for long walks. The weather is famously four-seasons-in-a-day, so pack for anything. Here’s the Doggo team’s guide to a great dog life in Melbourne.

Top dog-friendly places

Parks Beaches

Brighton Dog Beach

📍 Brighton

Popular off-leash bay beach with calm water for a swim.

Dog Friendly Stays

The Laneway Dog House

📍 CBD

Boutique city hotel with dog beds, bowls and a walking service.

Restaurants Cafes

Fitzroy Flat White & Fido

📍 Fitzroy

Quintessential Melbourne café with a dog-friendly courtyard and puppuccinos.

Vets

Bayside 24h Animal Emergency

📍 South Melbourne

24/7 emergency with strong tick-paralysis treatment experience.

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