THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG!

Visiting Melbourne with your four-legged friend? Get the local low-down for all things canine- friendly – from dog parks and doggycinos to Dogapalooza, doggy day spas and wine tours (seriously!) – we’ve done the research for you! Our experienced team at Boutique Stays live and breathe Melbourne and are ready to make your visit a memorable one for both you and your dog. Don’t bark up the wrong tree, grab our guide and start planning your next Melbourne adventure. www.boutiquestays.com.au Are you and your dog planning your next Melbourne adventure? Here are our top picks for canine-friendly fun in and around our beautiful city:

1. EAT @ Doghouse 4. PLAY @ Sandown Street Beach 8. Yarra Bend Park 12. Lagoon Reserve 195 Johnston Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066 Brighton - Between Sandown and Bay Streets, Brighton Fairfield VIC 3078 Graham St and Esplanade W, Port Melbourne VIC 3207 Doghouse is ’s first dog café, raw food VIC 3186 Yarra Bend Park is one of the largest areas of Lagoon Reserve is in a former industrial area of and dog food delivery store… it is heaven for A perfect spot for pups that love to splash and natural bushland near the heart of Melbourne and Port Melbourne on the site of a former lagoon and your furry friends! Grab a doggychino, muffin run on the sand. Fully fenced and off-leash all the CBD. Dogs can roam without a leash in most only 5 mins to Bay Street shopping precinct. Dogs or ice-cream made for your hungry pup – and year round, there’s something for every dog areas of the park. can play off-leash and is closely located to our maybe something for yourself from the human’s heading into the summer months… digging, rolling, properties in Port Melbourne and family-friendly Sit back and relax in Clifton Hill with access to the menu. They even host canine birthday parties and frolicking and swimming, it is all possible! homes in South Melbourne. weddings! extensive parklands. We have the perfect places to retreat in Brighton, 13. Barkly Gardens 9. Fairbairn Park 03 9417 4253 | doghouseaustralia.com.au Sandringham , Elwood and Hampton. Coppin and Mary Streets, Richmond VIC 3121 Newsom St, Ascot Vale VIC 3032 See our places to stay in close by neighborhoods 5. Barkly Gardens, Richmond’s only 19th century Fairbairn Park, located next to the Maribyrnong like Clifton Hill, East Melbourne and Carlton. St, Doncaster East VIC 3109 residential garden square, is a great spot for family River, is a great spot for dogs to run off-leash. picnics, dog walking and exercise. It’s large and 2. RELAX @ Diggiddydoggydaycare Ruffey Lake Park in Doncaster is a paradise for From here, you can join the 4km river walking trail leafy, perfect for relaxing in the sunshine with your 41 Brady Street, South Melbourne, VIC 3205 dogs. Surrounded by natives and birdlife, as well and stop in for a coffee at The Boathouse café pooch. as great picnic areas, the park has great views of (owned by MasterChef’s Gary Meighan) which has All of us need a bit of pampering – pups included! Ruffey Lake. an outside spot just for pups. Our properties in Richmond, East Melbourne and Why not treat your dog to a doggie day spa Clifton Hill make it easy to explore this bustling session, including bubble bath and grooming, Glen Iris and Caulfield are lovely leafy havens for Fairbairn Park is a short stroll from Ascot Vale inner-city neighbourhood. pedicure (or ‘pawdicure’) or even a facial. Sounds your doggy’s pleasure. and is close to the Showgrounds and Flemington lovely. Racecourse. 14. Mentone Dog Beach 6. Fawkner Park Between Plummer and Charman Rds, Mentone VIC 3194 03 9676 2000 | digdog.com.au 24-88 Commercial Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141 10. Clayton Reserve Macaulay Rd, North Melbourne VIC 3051 Mentone Beach foreshore is dedicated to dogs Stay in one of our beautiful homes in South Fawkner Park is a stunning spot for dogs and their 24/7! A great spot for dogs to run and splash in Melbourne, Prahran or in Port Melbourne owners with lots of area to run. It has a designated Clayton Reserve is the perfect park for dogs that the summer months, this location is close to our off-leash area for pouncing around well away from love to socialise. Close to the city, Melbourne Parkdale and Sandringham properties and the 3. DAY OUT @ Dogapalooza main roads. University and hospitals, the reserve is fully fenced gateway to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Burnley Park, Richmond and secure, and safe for even the most playful or Stay in lovely South Yarra and shop while you stroll naughty puppy! 15. Princes Park Melbourne’s first and only dog-friendly music with your friend along side. festival promises to be a great day out for both Take advantage of this bustling North Melbourne Royal Parade, Carlton North VIC 3054 owners and dogs alike. The line-up includes DJs 7. Princes Park neighbourhood , perfect for families or a group of Only 2kms from the CBD, Carlton offers something and performers plus clothing from Pet Haus and Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield South VIC 3162 friends. for everyone including your dog! Princes Park is a Found & Hound, dog washing with Blue Wheelers large space including football fields, bowling green Princes Park is in Caulfield South and is a great 11. Clarke Reserve Dog Wash, Frog Dog photography and Dogs Body and a running track, and only a stone’s throw from place for energetic dogs, with three large ovals to Massage… and don’t miss Canine Wellness Kitchen, Cnr Mitford and Clarke St, Elwood VIC 3184 the famous Lygon Street cafes and restaurants. run around. Off-leash play is permitted if your dog their very own food truck! Try the popular off-leash area near Bowen is well behaved. Located in suburban Elwood, Clarke Reserve is a leafy location for off-leash dog play. Enjoy Crescent for some dog socialising. Sunday 12 November, 11am – 5pm Just a hop, skip and a jump to our Caulfield homes, this beautiful beachside area, filled with trendy Carlton and North Melbourne properties are a facebook.com/DogapaloozaMelbourne big enough for the whole family including your cafes and restaurants while staying at one of our perfect place to stay to access this fabulous area. We have the perfect place in Richmond and furry baby. Elwood, Caulfield and Sandringham properties. Prahran where you can rest with your furry friend.

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