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trail ✓ Dogs welcome, verified with City of Greater Geelong

Begola Wetlands

The rules at a glance

Reported on-lead

Not confirmed with the council for this exact track. Rules can change along a trail and between council areas, so follow the signs at each section and check the council's dog map.

Verified dog-friendly with City of Greater Geelong

141 Tuckfield St, Ocean Grove VIC 3226, Ocean Grove, VIC 3226

Rules verified 24 September 2026

Dogs
Welcome
Where
Ocean Grove, VIC
Policy checked
2026-09-24

Pet policy

Dogs must be on lead at all times at Begola Wetlands (City of Greater Geelong).

Begola Wetlands is a pocket of reeds and shallow water tucked among the streets of Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula. It is a flat, easy on-lead walk with frogs calling and birds on the water.

Lead rules

The City of Greater Geelong requires dogs to be on a lead at all times here.

The walk

Formed paths follow the wetland edge and lead to a viewing platform. The distance is short to medium, good for a quick leg stretch or an older dog.

A local Friends of Begola Wetlands group helps look after the site, so stick to the paths.

Getting started

Access is near Tuckfield Street and Emperor Drive. There is a small car park on Tuckfield Street, plus free street parking on both roads.

Bins and clean-up signs are in the precinct. There are no dog water stations on the path, so bring a bowl and water.

When to go

Shade is limited along parts of the route, so summer walks are best early or late. The short, flat route also suits older dogs on a weekday leg stretch.

Policy verified 24 September 2026 Always confirm with the venue before you travel.

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