The Spit Dog Beach
Gold Coast icon for off-leash ocean swims — one of the busiest dog beaches in Queensland; arrive early on sunny weekends.
View placeGet outside with your dog
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.
Gold Coast icon for off-leash ocean swims — one of the busiest dog beaches in Queensland; arrive early on sunny weekends.
View placeNorthern end of Burleigh with signed dog access on many council maps — confirm flagged-swimming boundaries before off-leash time.
View placeSheltered creek entrance with calmer water than open surf — excellent for dogs that prefer paddles to big waves.
View placeSouthern GC favourite combining lagoon calm and ocean surf — large off-leash zones when signed; very popular.
View placeSheltered creek mouth beside Palm Beach Parklands — calmer than open surf; very busy with dogs most days of the week.
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.