Dog walking across Bayside.
Beach walks at Brighton, the rock pools of Beaumaris, and the Bay Trail running from Hampton to Black Rock. Coastal walks your dog will dream about all week.
- 9Suburbs covered
- 5+Dog-friendly beaches
- 8kmOf Bay Trail
- 5.0★Google reviews
Built around your stretch of coast.
Beach walks every day
Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham, Half Moon Bay. Our walkers know the off-leash hours and the best access points by heart.
The Bay Trail is home turf
That 8km coastal path from Hampton down to Black Rock. We walk parts of it every day, in every weather, with every type of dog.
Adventures pick up here
Bayside is one of our busiest adventure pick-up areas. Your dog gets a proper outing, mostly at a private, secure field, and comes home the good kind of tired.
Melbourne's coastal dog walking corridor.
Bayside is genuinely one of Melbourne's best places to be a dog. That stretch of coast from Brighton's iconic bathing boxes down to the rock pools of Beaumaris is one continuous dog walking corridor, with the Bay Trail connecting it all. Sand between paws, sea breeze, salt in the air. The kind of energy release you cannot get inland.
It is also why Bayside is one of our busiest adventure pick-up areas. Many of our adventures start with a Bayside pick-up run. Most head to a privately hired, secure field, and small groups sometimes swap it for the beach when the off-leash windows allow.
Bayside's best dog spots.
The beaches, reserves and trails we use most. Off-leash hours noted where they apply.
Brighton Beach
The iconic one. Off-leash hours dawn until 9am during daylight savings, full off-leash outside summer. Bathing boxes, sand sprints, and zero competition for a tennis ball.
BeachDendy Park
Brighton's biggest inland park. Large fenced off-leash zone, plenty of shade, ideal for puppies and dogs still building recall confidence.
Off-leash zoneHalf Moon Bay
The sheltered cove. Gentle water, calmer than Brighton, and a real favourite for nervous dogs learning to love the beach.
BeachSandringham Beach
The quieter cousin to Brighton. Easier parking, fewer crowds, off-leash sections at either end. Great for mid-week walks.
BeachThe Bay Trail
8km of sealed coastal path running Hampton to Black Rock. Smooth, flat, dog-friendly, and the perfect long walk on a calm day.
TrailBanksia Reserve
Beaumaris's quiet pocket. Native trees, off-leash zone, peaceful enough for reactive dogs. A favourite cool-down spot.
Off-leash zoneSimple prices, door to door.
Pick-up and drop-off in Bayside are included in every price.
Adventure Daycare
$79per adventure
2 to 3 hours door to door, van ride included. Mostly private, secure fields with a small group matched by energy.
Solo walks
$7045 min
Or $80 for 60 minutes. One-on-one at your dog’s pace, ideal for puppies, seniors and nervous dogs.
Home visits
$7045 min
Or $80 for 60 minutes. Feeding, toilet breaks, play and company while you’re out.
Second dog from the same home 50% off · Free meet & greet first · See full pricing
All of Bayside.
Tap a highlighted suburb for its local page: parks, routes and FAQs.
- Brighton
- Brighton East
- Hampton
- Hampton East
- Sandringham
- Beaumaris
- Black Rock
- Cheltenham
- Highett
“Bear's exciting adventures with Aunty Jess. She is absolutely amazing and the photo dumps from the day are just as fun for us.”
Bayside FAQs.
Yes. Brighton Beach is one of Chilly's most-loved Bayside walking spots. We follow the council's off-leash hours, which are dawn to 9am during daylight savings and full off-leash access at other times. Solo walks and adventures both happen here year-round.
Solo walks are $70 for 45 minutes or $80 for 60 minutes, and a 2 to 3 hour Adventure is $79, door to door with the van ride included. Pick-up and drop-off in Bayside are included. See full pricing.
Yes, with conditions. Bayside Council allows off-leash on most beaches dawn to 9am during daylight savings and full off-leash outside daylight savings. Reliable recall is essential, and our walkers always assess on the day before letting any dog off-leash. We follow your written permission for off-leash time.
Yes. Bayside is one of our busiest adventure pick-up areas. Many adventures start with a Bayside pick-up run. They are 2 to 3 hours door to door, van ride included, and mostly head to privately hired, secure fields. Small groups sometimes head to the beach instead. Learn more about Adventure Daycare.
Let's meet your Bayside walker.
Book a free meet & greet. We come to you, check your suburb, meet your dog, and recommend the right walk.