Dog beach · Sydney · NSW
Sharkey’s Beach (Coledale)
Illawarra off-leash ocean beach — one of the closest surf beaches to Sydney (~75 min south).
Coledale · NSW
Photos are indicative — check on-site signs for current access and rules.
Rules to check
- Unpatrolled with rough surf — supervise dogs closely in the water.
- Parking along Lawrence Hargrave Drive; cafes nearby.
Facilities / notes
- Ocean beach
- Off-leash (signed zone)
- Day trip south
Typically managed under: Wollongong City Council — 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.