Dog beach · Melbourne · VIC
Thirteenth Beach (Barwon Heads)
Long Bellarine Peninsula surf beach with a huge off-leash stretch — unpatrolled with rough swell; keep dogs close.
Barwon Heads · VIC
Photos are indicative — check on-site signs for current access and rules.
Rules to check
- Unpatrolled ocean beach — surf can be heavy; supervise dogs in the water.
- Popular with surfers; give space on busy swell days.
Facilities / notes
- Ocean beach
- Off-leash (signed zone)
- Bellarine day trip
Typically managed under: City of Greater Geelong — confirm current rules on the council or parklands website.
This page is a starting point, not official council advice. Rules, times and seasonal bans change without notice.