Dog walk · Melbourne · VIC
Westgate Park via Yarra Bay Trail
Close-to-CBD waterside route with lake, port and river scenery — better for a leashed sniff walk than a free run.
Port Melbourne · VIC
Photos are indicative — check on-site signs for current access and rules.
Rules to check
- Most shared paths and foreshore tracks require dogs on-leash unless a signed off-leash zone begins.
- Watch for bikes, prams, runners and wildlife on narrow sections; step aside where needed.
- Rules can change across council boundaries on long trails — check signs as you go.
Facilities / notes
- Approx. 4 km circuit
- Bay / river views
- Mostly easy grades
- Parking nearby
Typically managed under: Parks Victoria / City of Port Phillip — 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.