At Yarra Valley Caravan Park we know how important it is to travel and explore with your beloved pets. That’s why we have complied a list of our local favourite pet friendly places across the beautiful Upper Yarra Valley – perfect for visiting, walking, running and relaxing with your four-legged family members.
From scenic trails and Yarra River strolls to welcoming cafes and local spots to rest and refuel, there’s plenty to enjoy together.
Be sure to let our local business know we sent you – we love supporting those who welcome our furry guests, particularly Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen who reserve special guests’ dog friendly bones.
Google all for directions - bookings advised over peak times.
Please note dogs are not allowed at the Redwood Forest, Mt Donna Buang or the Rainforest Gallery (all in the National Park), we recommend “Madpaws” for any required pet sitting if you want to experience the National Parks.
If you are a business that welcomes dogs, please drop us an email at office@yvcp.com.au and we’ll add you.
Café’s, Eateries & Dinning:
Yarra Junction
Nancy’s of the Valley – local café with outdoor eating area.
Wesburn
Silva – excellent coffee, brunch and bakery goodness for grab & go, some outdoor tables.
Warburton
Gee & Tees - Outdoor footpath tables at a great little cafe / wine bar.
3 Sugars Cafe - a popular spot for breakfast and lunch, foot path undercover seating.
Warburton Bakery – particularly good for grab and go, some outdoor seating.
Silva Coffee Roasters – excellent coffee and some pastries, outdoor seating.
Cog Bikes and Brew – small eating menu with outdoor seating located on the rail trail.
Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen – Great South Indian Restaurant with dog friendly outdoor dining. Dog bones are reserved for special four-legged guests, so feel free to ask!
Seville
Carriage Café - Dog friendly outdoor seating near Rail Trail – great for combining a walk and coffee.
Branded Burgers and Bar – outdoor pet friendly outdoor dining.
Pubs, Vineyards and Relaxed Spots:
Yarra Junction -
Cunningham’s Hotel – local hotel with outdoor eating area.
Launching Place - Launching Place Home Hotel is a popular country pub known for its excellent outdoor dining that welcomes dogs.
Wesburn - The Warburton Hotel, Wesburn – Outdoor dining.
Warburton – Yarra Valley Wine Co. Store and Bar – lovely outdoor courtyard, deck and balcony welcoming dogs.
Woori Yallock – Rayner’s Orchard (‘pick your own’, tractor tours, café) welcomes dogs, including on the tractor carriage but they must stay in the tractor when you’re picking.
Seville – Vineyards:
Seville Estate – excellent wines and service, dogs are welcome to areas of wine tasting.
Whispering Hills Vineyard – wood fired pizza, a relaxed and dog friendly spot.
Killara Estate – great service, wines and views, dog friendly.
Dog-Friendly Outdoor Spots and Walks:
Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail – A scenic 40km trail perfect for walking with your dog on a lead. You can do short sections and even pass through the towns.
Wesburn Park Reserve – (Closest designated Off Leash Area) unfortunately unfenced.
Seven Acre Rock, popular dog friendly 1.2km return walking track in the Bunyip State Park located 30 minutes drive from the park.
Warburton River Loop Walk – All paths on the 5km loop are dog friendly, there are many access areas for dogs to also take a dip, they must remain on lead at all times. Picnic tables, lawn and toilets on some tracks.
La La Falls Walk – Dog friendly trail (near Warburton) roughly 3.2km return through bushland to a small, beautiful waterfall. Dogs must be kept on leads. Take Old Warburton Road in Wesburn to avoid travelling through Warburton.
O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail – the trail is dog friendly, dogs must remain on lead at all times. Beautiful scenic views, fern gullies, canopies of mountain ash and bushland.
Ada Tree Rainforest Walk – Loop is appox 3.2 -3.6 km long. One of Victoria’s largest living tree, standing roughly 76 metres tall, estimated to be over 300 years old.
Local Veterinary Services:
Yarra Valley Veterinary Surgery – 2479 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction Phone: 5967 1669 - weekdays only; 8am – 5pm
Seville Veterinary Clinic – 7 Bell Street, Seville Phone: 5964 3960 - weekdays; 8am – 7pm, Saturday; 8am - 3pm
Wandin Veterinary Clinic – 367 Warburton Highway, Wandin North Phone: 5964 4500 - weekdays; 8.30am – 7.30pm, Saturday 8.30am – 12.30pm
Please be mindful of local wildlife, including snakes, when exploring. Keep dogs on leads, supervise them closely particularly in bushland and near long grass. If you suspect your dog has been bitten, seek veterinary assistance immediately – early treatment is critical.