We like to go on short trips outside of Melbourne. Usually for fishing or outdoor activities with the pups and friends.
For a general list of things to enjoy while in the city, go to Things to do.
For day-trips, jump to suggested Itineraries.
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Paynesville
in RegionalWe stayed at a dog-friendly apartment hotel at Sale, Victoria which is near the Gippsland Lakes area. Our favourite activity at the Ninety Mile Beach is catching crabs (to eat) but this time we travelled to other nearby towns, Bairnsdale and Paynesville. Bairnsdale seemed to be bustling with shops and cafes, but not overcrowded even
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Portarlington Mussel Festival
in RegionalWent to Portarlington to eat some fresh mussels. Although there were fewer mussels than we thought, for an event called “Mussel Festival“, it was still a lively event. Discovered the Soul Sister Swing while they were performing and while Camille was ready to dance with the music, it was more difficult to convince Dylan to
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Phillip Island
Camille had been to Phillip Island twice: first time was a booked tour to see the penguins with her mum and aunt. Second time was with Dylan and some friends. Booked a place and stayed at Phillip Island for a long weekend during summer. Some beaches are dog friendly even during typical seasonal restrictions (December
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Jimmy’s Bend, Lake Eildon
in RegionalDelatite Plantation Rd, Lake Eildon VIC 3713 Visited our friends who were camping here. Really lovely view, can fish (but we didn’t catch fish at that time), can bring dogs. It was Nami’s first regional trip!
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The Red Stag Deer and Emu Farm
in Regional324 Hughes Ln, Eurobin VIC 3739 redstag.com.au We stopped by here on our way back from our Milawa-Beechworth trip. The view was beautiful and worth a visit to see terrifying emu and cute deer. There’s a cafe where you can enjoy food with the view of the estate, but I wouldn’t come here for the
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Milawa and Beechworth
in RegionalWe stayed at Lancemore Milawa, an old but charming 4-stars hotel at Milawa, VIC. It was conveniently across the Brown Brothers Winery and was a short drive to Beechworth. We explored more of Beechworth and enjoyed a tour at the Old Beechworth Gaol (bought tickets on-site for the next available tour, walked around town and
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Buda Historic Home and Garden
in RegionalA historic house at Castlemaine, VIC. An interesting stop if you’re in the area and are curious to see what life looked like in 1850’s Victoria. budacastlemaine.org
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Melbourne Zoo
in CityElliott Ave, Parkville VIC 3052 Very easy to visit by tram and train. Purchase tickets online: zoo.org.au/melbourne Lots to see and can take a full day. You can also pack lunch and drinks with you to avoid overpriced food inside the zoo.
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Great Ocean Road
in RegionalHad done this twice: Having your own car gives you more flexibility (and cost less for a big group) but the experience will more or less be the same even if you join a tour group: just looking mostly at rocks. Doing it with your own car (or rented car) makes it easier to switch
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Warratina Lavender Farm
in RegionalLavender season is usually mid November to mid January. A car is required. Check the website for more details about the flowering season. 105 Quayle Rd, Wandin North VIC 3139 warratinalavender.com.au