Simmos Beach
Georges River sandy beach with picnic facilities — on-leash only; koalas may be present in surrounding bush.
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Dog beaches near Barden Ridge
Search by suburb to see the nearest parks, walks, hikes and beaches first. Growing curated list for NSW, VIC and QLD — not every council oval or trail. Always check council signs on the day.
Greenhills Beach (Cronulla)
Rare Sydney ocean beach with dog access under Sutherland Shire rules — check hours and which stretch is signed.
View placeHorderns Beach (Bundeena)
Port Hacking beach reachable via the dog-friendly Cronulla–Bundeena ferry — confirm seasonal dog rules on arrival.
View placeGunyah Beach (Bundeena)
Small on-leash Port Hacking beach opposite the Bundeena ferry wharf — seasonal access windows in warmer months.
View placeLady Robinsons Beach (Kyeemagh)
24-hour off-leash dog beach at the northern tip of Lady Robinsons Beach — gates 60–61 near the baths carpark.
View placeSilver Beach (Kurnell)
Botany Bay off-leash favourite in the Sutherland Shire — calmer water than open-ocean beaches.
View placePort Botany Foreshore (Foreshore Beach)
Industrial Botany Bay foreshore managed by Port Authority — on-leash sand and calm water with plane-spotting views.
View placeCongwong Beach (La Perouse)
Sheltered Botany Bay beaches with council dog rules that can include time windows — verify before unleashing.
View placeCallan Point Beach
Hidden Blackwattle Bay sand strip in Callan Park — off-leash per the companion animals plan despite minimal signage.
View placeGlebe Foreshore (Blackwattle Bay paddle spot)
Low-tide sand and harbour paddles along the Glebe Foreshore Walk — popular inner-west swim spot between Glebe Point and Ferry Road.
View placeMateLoop lists places for convenience. Distances are approximate from suburb centres. Council rules, times and seasonal bans change — always follow local signs and official council websites.