Great Ocean Road & The Otways
Trying to find ideas for things to do on the weekend? We have loads of beautiful waterfalls to visit all over Victoria that make for a great stop on day trips and weekends away. While not every waterfall is on this list, this list includes some of the best waterfalls
Dog Friendly Beaches in Victoria
This is one big long stretch of dog offlead beaches so it seemed best to group this all together. As of September 2022 the Parks Victoria visitor guide says that dogs are allowed offlead between Odonohue Road near Point Roadknight all the way to Urquhart bluff. These are the named
Camping Great Ocean Road and Otways
Big Hill Campground has 13 campsites of varying sizes, some smaller grassy just for tents (in theory - the Otways get very wet in winter however the campground can seasonally close), through to larger drive-in sites for caravans and campervans. I have not camped overnight, I just stopped in person
Dog Friendly trips
This list will give you some great ideas on where you can find dog friendly beaches for your day trips and holidays on the Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road & The Otways
A summary by town of things to do when its raining on the Great Ocean Road
Lorne
Ideas for things to do in Lorne when raining or in winter, regardless of if you like to embrace the winter weather or stay warm indoors.
Great Ocean Road and Otways Dog Friendly Travel Guide
All along the Great Ocean Road and throughout the Otway Ranges are plenty of dog friendly picnic areas and spots to stop for a snack, coffee break or lunch. This article will be updated as I visit more picnic areas :) Lake Elizabeth The Lake Elizabeth picnic area is lovely little
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Lorne
The restaurants in Lorne are predominantly spread out along one road, across from a grassy reserve with the beach beyond. This means there are filtered views from many of the cafes along the main street however some are better than others - here is a list of the best options
Dog Friendly trips
From east to west, here are some ideas for travelling the Great Ocean Road with a dog. Torquay Technically the Great Ocean Road starts on the west side of Torquay at the roundabout but this very busy tourist town is super dog friendly with dog beaches, cafes and restaurants and
Travel Stories
This is a personal travel story of a fun weekend in Lorne ‘It looks like it’s full of Ghosts’, I proclaimed as we amble home past a dark old house with huge pillars and wide shadowy balconies. I say these things a lot, much to the dismay of my
Great Ocean Road & The Otways
The beautiful Otway region is home to an abundance of dog friendly accommodation options (and hopefully more to come)! Here are some great options to help you book in a weekend away with your furry family members. From cosy cottages and bush cabins with a fire places for dog cuddles