Your Dog-Friendly Guide to Dunsborough, WA

Once you've settled into your pet-friendly caravan & camping site at BIG4 Dunsborough Southern Stars the South West region offers plenty of amazing dog-friendly walks and adventures for you and your furry friend to explore.

Dog-Friendly Beaches & Walks

• Eagle Bay - In between the public access way and 450m north of Jingarmup Brook.
• Bunker Bay - In between the Bunker Bay Cafe access track and the national park boundary.
• Yallingup Beach - North of the Dawson Drive beach access path.
• Dunsborough Foreshore - Between the end of Vincent Street and the end of Bay View Crescent.
• Dunsborough Foreshore - Between the beach access path west of Tulloh Street and the Centennial Park carpark beach access path.
• Dunsborough Foreshore - Between the Gifford Road beach access path and the Burt Circuit beach access path.
• Parks and grassed area's - Dogs are allowed off-leash on all grassed areas in the city’s parks and reserves, unless stated otherwise (signposted).

Exceptions:

• All of Cape Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
• Meelup Regional Park to the west of Dunsborough (except for the Eagle Bay dog exercise beach and on-leash in Dugalup Brook Reserve).

Dog-Friendly Wineries and Breweries

Many wineries, restaurants and cafés in and around Dunsborough are welcoming to dogs, particularly those with outdoor seating areas. These options are the park's recommendations, but are not limited to other venues that are open to welcome your furry friend. In the office we provide a full updated list of the total dog friendly offering in the area. But here's a few to get you started:

• Lentedal Vineyards (10 minute walk) - This family-owned winery welcomes well-behaved pups on leashes both in their outdoor seating areas and inside the cellar door. It is a popular spot for visitors with pets, offering a rustic, welcoming.
• Blind Corner (Quindalup) - As a relaxed, casual cellar door and bar, they welcome dogs, making it a great spot for you and your pup to enjoy organic wines, local beer, and snacks together. Only a couple minutes drive from the park!
• Swings & Roundabouts (Yallingup) - Popular family and pet-friendly winery with ample space for dogs.
• Cape Naturaliste Vineyard (Yallingup) - Very pet-friendly, allowing dogs inside the tasting room and offering a Polaroid photo for their "wall of fame"
• Flametree Wines (Dunsborough) - Located in Dunsborough, offering a welcoming atmosphere for dogs
• Woody Nook Wines
• Wildhop Brewerie (Wilyabrup) - Wild Hop Brewing Company in Yallingup is highly dog-friendly, allowing well-behaved dogs on leads in their outdoor areas. It is a very family-friendly venue, often featuring a nature-inspired playground for children and a welcoming, casual

Dog-Friendly Dining

• Meelup Farmhouse (Eagle Bay) - A very dog-friendly venue, especially during warmer months (November–April), welcoming well-behaved dogs on leads in the outdoor lawn and bar balcony areas. They offer water bowls and sometimes treats for pets, but they must be kept away from farm animals and on-site alpacas.
• Goanna Bush Café (Quindalup) - is very pet-friendly. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in their outdoor dining areas, which are surrounded by natural bushland. It is a popular spot for breakfast and lunch, often featuring a children's playground and a relaxed, rustic, and natural atmosphere.
• Little Iris Café (Dunsborough Town) - Little Iris features an enclosed outdoor garden area that welcomes pets, offering a relaxing spot for you and your fur baby, alongside a cubby house for children. It is a popular, relaxed garden café known for brunch and coffee.
• Merchant & Maker Café (Dunsborough Town) - Merchant & Makers features an outdoor grass area that welcomes pets. It is a popular, relaxed town café known for its stunning breakfast and lunch offering, plus a killer coffee.

Essential Local Services:

• Dog Sitting Services - Contract Brians Buddies on 0466 215 682 or Dunsborough Doggie Delights on 0407 084 985.
• Dog Care Service - Contact Gypsea Tails on 0423 367 422.
• Veterinary Care - Dunsborough has several excellent veterinary clinics available should your pet need care during your stay, including Vasse Vet on Butler Drive.
• Pet Supplies - You can find major pet supply stores, like Petbarn or Head To Tail Pets in the Busselton retail areas, only a 15 minute drive from the park.

BIG4 Dunsborough Southern Stars is the ideal base for your dog-friendly holiday. Book your pet-friendly site with us today!