Dog-friendly Melbourne: places to go with your dog

Melbourne with a dog is easier when you know where you're welcome. This guide lists 417 dog-friendly places in Melbourne – vets, shops and parks & nature – with notes on dogs inside, water bowls and off-lead areas.

Woman walking her dog through town
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Places
417
Places
104
Vets
88
Shops
85

Dog-friendly places in Melbourne

104 places

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Dog-friendly vets in Melbourne

88 places

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Dog-friendly shops in Melbourne

85 places

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Dog-friendly parks & nature in Melbourne

82 places

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Dog-friendly dog parks in Melbourne

54 places

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Dog-friendly cafés in Melbourne

2 places

Dog-friendly beaches in Melbourne

2 places

Eating out with your dog in Melbourne

2 cafés, restaurants and bars in Melbourne are listed as dog-friendly. Dogs are welcome inside at Felix Culpa, Hound and Olive Oil & Butter Kafé, for example.

Walks, dog parks and off-lead areas in Melbourne

Melbourne has 82 parks and green spaces for walks, 54 dog parks and 2 beaches where dogs are allowed. Your dog can run off-lead at Alf Pearce Dog Park, Alma Park West and Aranga Reserve Dog Park, for example. Check the signs on site.

Vets, shops and places to stay

For everything else, Melbourne has 88 vets and animal clinics and 85 shops that let dogs in.

Missing a place in Melbourne?

Know a café, park or beach in Melbourne that welcomes dogs? Add it on the map. After a quick check it helps every dog owner in Melbourne.

FAQ

Is Melbourne dog-friendly?

maps.dog lists 417 places in Melbourne where dogs are welcome, including vets, shops and parks & nature.

Which cafés and restaurants in Melbourne allow dogs inside?

According to dog owners, Felix Culpa, Hound and Olive Oil & Butter Kafé, for example. Every other entry says whether only the terrace is allowed.

Where can my dog go off-lead in Melbourne?

For example at Alf Pearce Dog Park, Alma Park West and Aranga Reserve Dog Park. Check the signs on site.

Are there dog beaches in Melbourne?

Yes, 2 beaches in Melbourne are listed for dogs, such as Sandown Street Beach and Sandringham Harbour Beach.

How up to date is this?

The base data comes from OpenStreetMap and from dog owners. Every review updates the info on dogs inside, water bowls and leads.