WHERE CAN I TAKE MY DOG IN THE OTWAYS

DOG FRIENDLY AREAS IN THE OTWAY RANGES AND
THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD

It is advised that dogs be on a leash at all times in "dog friendly" designated areas.

Blackwood Gully Tearooms & Lavers Hill Tavern -  Lavers Hill. Outside only.       
Johanna Beach - entire beach. 
Stevenson Falls - Apollo Bay - Forest Road .
Beauchamp Falls - Up near Beech Forest.
Dandos Camp Ground - via Lardner Track near Gellibrand River.
Old Beechy Rail Trail - 48km from Colac to Beech Forest.

Apollo Bay and Surrounds    

* Main Street of Apollo Bay - on a leash at all times. Many Cafes will allow dogs to sit at the outside tables. Please check with the staff before sitting down.
* Marengo Beach – beach opposite Ocean Park Dve through to the breakwater (April 30 - Dec 24)
* Apollo Bay Main Beach - between breakwater wall and adjacent to Joyce St from April 30th-December 24th. Dogs others times before 9am and after 7pm.
* Skenes Creek - entire beach between April 30 & Dec 24.
* Wye River - The beach area between the foreshore camping ground and the toilet block.
* Kennett River - The beach area between the Revegetation Fence and Surf Lifesaving Club.        

For more information on where dogs are permitted in the Otway Ranges and Great Ocean Road, please contact the Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre in Apollo Bay on 03 5237 6529.    

A lot of the Great Ocean Road region is classified as "National Park" to help protect Australia's native flora and fauna. This means that we are not permitted to take animals into these areas, we ask that you please keep this in mind at all times, when travelling with pets.

Blue Johanna Cottages have been awarded a Five Paw Award by 'Life. Be in it.'
for excellence in dog friendly accommodation.

Recommended Local Vet

Rhodes Veterinarian Clinic - 03 5232 2111.

Based in Colac. Holds consultations in Apollo Bay on Tuesdays. They offer a mobile service and will come to your accommodation if available. Please ring for an appointment.

© 2009 Blue Johanna Cottages - Pet friendly Johanna Accommodation.
Pet friendly accommodation in the Otway Ranges at Johanna Beach on the Great Ocean Road.
Located near: Apollo Bay, Skenes Creek, Marengo, Cape Otway, Great Ocean Road, Glenaire, Johanna, Lavers Hill, Beech Forest, Gellibrand, Forrest, Princetown, Port Campbell. Nearby attractions: Otway Fly, Cape Otway Lightstation, Melba Gully, Johanna Beach, Maits Rest, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Triplet Falls, Hopetoun Falls, Beauchamp Falls.