Ballarat Farmstay

Ballarat Farmstay sits on Somerville Road on the rural southern edge of Buninyong, a working farm property with paddocks and space rather than a suburban block, and dogs are welcome according to the property's own website. It is the sort of base that suits owners who want their dog to have room to move, with Ballarat about fifteen minutes away and the historic Buninyong township even closer.

Dogs at the Ballarat Farmstay

Pets are permitted in the Prestige Farm Stay, the five bedroom house, and in the Tiny Home, so there is an option whether you are travelling as a group or as a couple. Size limits and any pet fees are not listed publicly, so confirm both when you book. One important caution: some third party booking sites list this property as not allowing pets, which contradicts the farm's own site. Book or confirm directly with the property and declare your dog at that point, so you do not arrive to a mix-up.

The vibe

Think quiet farm mornings rather than resort facilities: open paddocks, native birds and dark skies. Because it is a working farm, expect the usual common sense rules around stock, gates and keeping your dog in sight rather than roaming free across the property. Bring your dog's bedding and food; Buninyong township is close for supplies and a pub dinner.

Getting there and parking

The property is on Somerville Road on Buninyong's rural fringe, reached off the main road south of Ballarat, with off street parking at your accommodation. It is an easy drive in to Buninyong's shops and cafes, and the Leura Street route into Ballarat takes about fifteen minutes.

Close by with the dogs

The Buninyong Fenced Dog Park in James Reserve gives your dog a secure off leash run, and the Mt Buninyong Crater Walk is a solid leashed hike up an extinct volcano right on the doorstep. More options are on the Victoria pet friendly stays list or the Buninyong guide.

Pepsi: paddocks to patrol, an extinct volcano to climb. Booking the house again.