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Dog-friendly North Shore
Dogs do well in North Shore: Moorpanyal Dog Area for off-lead sessions, Bay Trail for the street-side miles, and Ellen's Cafe North Shore when it is time to sit still.
VIC·Best Sep-Nov + Mar-May; summer heat limits midday walks
Parks · 1
Parks in VIC
Cafes · 1
Cafes in VIC
Walking North Shore: the local loops
Bay Trail — Walk along the foreshore of Corio Bay, with views of the water and access to dog-friendly beaches. Off-lead applies in the signed sections; carry the lead anyway. Benches and shade appear often enough for a slow dog.
St Helens Park — Explore open fields and designated dog-friendly trails within a park that offers shaded areas and a swimming spot for dogs. Off-lead applies in the signed sections; carry the lead anyway. Benches and shade appear often enough for a slow dog.
Barwon River Trail — Follow the picturesque Barwon River, with wide paths and open spaces, offering both on-leash and designated off-leash areas. Off-lead applies in the signed sections; carry the lead anyway. A coffee stop is never far on the way back.
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