Getting out and about with furry friends
The weather in March is still great for getting outdoors with your best furry friends! Here we have the lowdown on some of the best dog-friendly spaces across the Moorabool region.
• Plenty of room for furry friends at Jindarup
Jindarup Post Office Cafe
Enter via the dogs’ driveway and enjoy breakfast, a gourmet toastie or homemade cake with coffee at Jindarup Post Office Cafe, Blackwood.
Proprietor Carol Guthrie said they have just finished renovations on the decked area at the rear, with a courtyard garden which is great for kids and dogs.
“We’re always very pleased to have dogs inside, we find them to be well-behaved and we make them feel comfortable,” she said.
• All welcome at Gordons at Gordon
Gordons at Gordon
Not only are dogs allowed inside Gordons on Gordon, there have also been visits from pet pigs, ponies and horses!
“A lot of people seek us out and bring their dogs - we have an elevated generous north-facing verandah and a paved side area, both with tables,” said Scott Graham.
If you enjoy generous servings of Arabic-influenced food, homemade felafel, meat and vegetarian options, with hearty salads, and friendly service, then you and your pets are warmly welcomed at Gordons.
• Courtyard for furry friends at Loot
Loot Cottage Garden Cafe
Not many cafes in town have outdoor gardens but Loot Cottage Garden Cafe, Bacchus Marsh is an exception, and they are dog-friendly!
At the rear is a nice shady courtyard garden space where your pet can relax in a quiet peaceful environment.
Order breakfast, fresh sandwiches, baked potatoes, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options, leaf tea and coffee with high quality milk alternatives.
Off-Leash Parks
• There are off-leash parks right across the Moorabool region
If your dog has a lot of energy and needs to run around there are many off-leash dog parks all over the shire:
Peppertree Park, Bacchus Marsh
Federation Park, Bacchus Marsh
Moon Reserve, adjacent to Lerderderg River, from the pump shed to the bridge, Bacchus Marsh
Reserve on the western side of Links Road, behind houses in Pamela Court, Darley
Caledonian Park, Ballan
Road East Recreation Reserve, Mount Egerton
Lyndhurst Street Public Park and Water Reserve, Gordon
Parkers Road Reserve, Lal Lal
The vacant land at the south-east corner of Dunnstown Recreation Reserve.
The following can be used as off-leash dog parks after 4.30pm on weekdays, as well as weekends when there are no events, sporting matches or training:
Masons Lane Recreation Reserve, Bacchus Marsh
Blackwood Recreation Reserve
Myrniong Recreation Reserve.
The following can be used as off-leash dog parks when there are no events, sporting matches or training:
Bungaree-Creswick Road Reserve
Ormond Road-Western Highway Recreation Reserve, Wallace.
Camping
It wouldn’t be a camping trip without every family member in for the fun - you can take your dogs on an adventure at:
Lerderderg State Park
Lal Lal State Forest
Lal Lal and Moorabool Falls Trail
Bungal State Forest
More information at our Walks and Trails page.
Sick dogs
We hope your pets don’t get sick or injured, but if they do Bacchus Marsh Veterinary Clinic is located in Clifton Drive - please call 5367 4000.
Lost dogs
Moorabool Shire Domestic Animal Pound is located at 50 Osborne Street, Maddingley.
To adopt, pick-up or drop-off animals please call 5366 7100 between 8.30am and 5pm to make an appointment.