Dog park · Gold Coast · QLD
Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens (Dog Area)
Large Benowa gardens with a dedicated dog play / social area and waterhole cool-downs — about 10 minutes from Surfers.
Benowa · QLD
Photos are indicative — check on-site signs for current access and rules.
Rules to check
- Use only the signed dog area for off-leash play; elsewhere in the gardens follow on-leash rules.
- Keep dogs out of planted garden beds and wildlife ponds when signed.
- Busy on weekends — arrive early for parking.
Facilities / notes
- Dedicated dog area (signed)
- Waterhole / cool-down spots
- Large grounds
- Parking
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.