Seasonal dog restrictions come into effect: Where you can, can’t take your canine in Greater Geelong, Surf Coast this summer
New dog regulations have come into effect at Ocean Grove’s main beach for the first time after a two-year consultation period. See where you can and can’t take your dog time summer.
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Seasonal dog regulations have come back into effect for the summer months, with local councils urging locals to be wary of the changes.
New dog rules have also come into effect at Ocean Grove’s main beach for the first time this season after a two-year community consultation period.
A new dog free area spans about 805m between 13W Hodgson St beach access stairs and the western end of Main Beach promenade.
Seasonal regulations came into effect on December 1 until the last day of February, as well as during the Easter long weekend.
Animal management officers will be monitoring beaches to ensure dog owners are adhering to the new regulations.
City of Greater Geelong Bellarine councillor Jim Mason said it was important dog owners took time to understand the rule changes.
“There will be officers present to support monitoring and enforcement of ongoing orders in all coastal areas across the municipality,” he said.
“Council has sought to strike a balance to ensure that everyone has a positive time while enjoying the beautiful part of the world in which we live in.”
Regulations have also come back into effect in Torquay at Fishermans Beach, along parts of Jan Juc beach and on Anglesea’s main beach, restricting dogs from being on the sand between 9am and 7pm until the end of summer.
Timeshare are also in places at Western Beach, Rippleside Park and St Helens.
See where you can and can’t walk your dog on the coast this summer
Surf Coast Shire
All dogs must be on a leash in public spaces unless it is a designated off-leash zone.
Whites Beach, Torquay: Dogs allowed off-leash, provided they are kept under effective control.
Front Beach to Fishermans Beach, Torquay: No dogs allowed between 9am to 7pm, except on defined paths and on-leash, and dogs allowed off-leash under effective control between 7pm and 9pm.
Surf Beach to Rocky Point, Torquay: No dogs allowed between 9am to 7pm, except on defined paths and on-leash, and dogs allowed off-leash under effective control between 7pm and 9pm.
Rocky Point, Torquay to Half Moon Bay, Jan Juc: Dogs allowed off-leash, provided they are kept under effective control.
Half Moon Bay to beach access steps, Jan Juc: No dogs allowed between 9am and 7pm, except on defined paths and on-leash, and dogs allowed off-leash under effective control between 7pm and 9pm.
For more information, visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/community/pets-and-animals/where-to-walk-your-dogs.
City of Greater Geelong’s timeshare dog zones:
All public areas require dogs to be on-leash, except when otherwise stated.
Timeshare zones apply at Western Beach, Rippleside Park, St Helens, Cliftons Springs Foreshore and Ramblers Rd, Portarlington.
Timeshare zones allow dogs to be off-leash before 10am and after 5pm but they must be on-leash all other times.
For further details, head to geelongaustralia.com.au/pets.
Barwon Coast Committee of Management
7W to 8W, Ocean Grove: Dogs permitted off-leash, provided they are kept under effective control.
8W to 13W, Ocean Grove: Dogs permitted off-leash, provided they are kept under effective control.
13W to 15W, Ocean Grove: Dogs prohibited year round.
15W to 21W, Ocean Grove: No dogs allowed from 9am to 7pm and dogs allowed on-leash from 7pm to 9am.
24W to 27W, Barwon Heads: No dogs allowed from 9am to 7pm and dogs allowed on-leash from 7pm to 9am.
27W to 30W, Barwon Heads: Dogs prohibited year round.
30W to 34W, Barwon Heads: Dogs permitted off-leash, provided they are kept under effective control.
34W to 36W, Barwon Heads: No dogs allowed from 9am to 7pm and dogs allowed on-leash from 7pm to 9am.
36W to 40W, Barwon Heads: Horse zone, dogs must be on-leash when horses are present but permitted off-leash
40W to 42W, Barwon Heads: Dogs prohibited year round.
42W to 44W, Black Rock: Dogs prohibited year round.
44W to 47W, Bremlea: Dogs permitted off-leash, provided they are kept under effective control, however dog must be on-leash during specified periods as shown on signage, such as during hooded plover breeding season.
47W to 50W, Bremlea: Dogs permitted off-leash, provided they are kept under effective control.
50W to 52W, Bremlea: Dogs permitted off-leash, provided they are kept under effective control, however dog must be on-leash during specified periods as shown on signage, such as during hooded plover breeding season.
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