Destination
Dog-friendly Mornington Peninsula
Drive-from-Melbourne weekend getaway with vineyards, beaches, cellar doors, and pet-friendly cottages
Best season: Oct-Mar (beach season), Apr-May (wine + autumn)
What to know
- Bayside vs back-beach — calm vs ocean swim
- Cellar door circuit — which welcome dogs (most outdoor areas do)
- Day-trip vs overnight — depends on season
- Avoid Cup weekend + Australia Day weekend
- Sorrento Pier walks + ferry to Queenscliff (dogs welcome on ferry)