Dog walk · Gold Coast · QLD
Emerald Lakes Circuit
Flat ~6 km lakeside loop through Carrara parklands — easy footing for longer on-leash outings away from the surf strip.
Carrara · QLD
Photos are indicative — check on-site signs for current access and rules.
Rules to check
- Most shared paths and foreshore tracks require dogs on-leash unless a signed off-leash zone begins.
- Watch for bikes, prams, runners and wildlife on narrow sections; step aside where needed.
- Rules can change across council boundaries on long trails — check signs as you go.
Facilities / notes
- Approx. 6 km circuit
- Lakeside path
- Flat terrain
- Parking nearby
Typically managed under: City of Gold Coast — confirm current rules on the council or parklands website.
This page is a starting point, not official council advice. Rules, times and seasonal bans change without notice.