Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park

Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park sits right on the beach, and it takes dogs seasonally on designated camp sites only, not in cabins. The combination of beach access and dog-friendly sites makes it a strong winter and shoulder-season base, as long as your dates fall inside the dog window.

The pet policy. Dogs are welcomed seasonally from 1 May to 31 October, excluding the Melbourne Cup weekend. They are permitted only on designated Surfside or Grove camp sites, and generally not in cabins or on other site types or outside that period. Specific current fees and any size limits are not clearly listed, so confirm them, and your exact site type, when you book.

The place. It is a large foreshore park with cabins, glamping pods, BBQ areas, a camp kitchen, a kids' play area and direct beach access. Dogs, though, are tied to the designated camp sites rather than the cabins or pods.

Location and nearby. You are on the Torquay foreshore with the beach at your doorstep and coastal walks close by. Check council signage for current on-leash and off-leash beach times.

Who it suits. Campers and caravanners visiting in the cooler months who want their dog on the beachfront.

Before you book. Make sure your dates fall within 1 May to 31 October, avoid the Melbourne Cup weekend, request a Surfside or Grove site specifically, and confirm the pet fee at booking.

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.