Yoshi’s Big Bellarine Beach Review

So over Easter, the Poop Collectors decided to go on an adventure to the Bellarine Peninsula. They were chasing wineries, I was chasing balls—something for everyone.

First stop for them? Scotchman’s Hill—fancy wine, big grassy spaces, lots of smells. They loved it. I wasn’t allowed to taste anything (rude), but I did get a lot of attention. Then we hit up The Whiskery at the bottom of the hill—more drinks for the humans, more pats for me. Everyone’s a winner.

But let’s get to the important part: THE BEACHES.

St Leonards Beach

Where I, Yoshi, officially got my sea legs. One minute I’m nervously paddling after my ball—next thing, I’m in full doggie-paddle mode. The Poop Collectors described it as aquatic chaos with ears, but I was basically a professional swimmer.
Digging? Incredible. Ball throwing? Non-stop. Pelicans? Aloof weirdos. The pub? Sadly not dog-friendly, but don’t worry—there are plenty of other spots where dogs are welcome (especially if your humans are winery hoppers like mine).

Vibe: Chill. Laid back. Good for beginners and beach queens alike.

Ocean Grove Beach

BIG beach energy. Wide open sand, crazy fun waves, and SO MUCH SEAWEED. Like, you could build an empire with that amount of seaweed. I chased my ball until I forgot what day it was. I did massive zoomies. I wore a seaweed scarf like a fashion icon. This place is pure dog heaven.

Vibe: Wild. Free. Zoomies mandatory.

Point Lonsdale Beach

This beach kicks. Sand dunes, crashing waves, rocks, and non-stop action.
I barked at the ocean. It barked back. I accepted the challenge.
Every corner has something new—perfect for dogs (and humans) who like a bit of excitement with their sand between the toes.

Vibe: Epic. Adventurous. Boss beach.

Final verdict:
If you’re a dog who loves swimming, digging, running, rolling, and barking at suspicious sea creatures, the dog-friendly beaches of the Bellarine Peninsula are for you.

If you’re a human who likes wine, gin, and pretending your dog isn’t embarrassing you in public—also ideal.

5/5 bones.
10/10 tail wags.
100/10 would roll in something stinky again.