Tassell’s Cove (Safety Beach)
Mornington Peninsula cove at the north end of Safety Beach — year-round off-leash with sandstone cliffs and calm water.
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Dog beaches near Sandy Point
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.
Carrum dog beach
Southern bayside dog beach with seasonal daytime exclusions on many councils’ calendars — check hours in summer.
View placeCameron’s Bight (Blairgowrie)
Southern Mornington Peninsula dog beach with clear water and dunes — tranquil off-leash spot at the peninsula tip.
View placeMordialloc dog beach
Family-friendly southern bayside stretch with calm water — confirm Kingston Council dog zone and hours.
View placeMentone dog beach
Western side of Mentone Beach is a well-known year-round dog stretch — eastern side is for bathers.
View placeBeaumaris Dog Beach (Ricketts Point)
Quiet southern bayside stretch from the wooden ramp towards the yacht club — rock pools and short sand at low tide.
View placeHalf Moon Bay (Black Rock)
Southern bayside dog beach favourite with scenic cliffs — confirm Bayside City Council hours and zones.
View placeSandringham dog beach
Bayside favourite at Edward Street — busy off-leash stretch; shelter near the cliff point on windy days.
View placeBrighton (Sandown Street) dog beach
Year-round off-leash bayside classic — calm water and a strong local dog community; often partly fenced.
View placeElwood dog beach
Popular Port Phillip dog stretch with summer time windows — verify hours before you go, especially Nov–Mar.
View placeSt Kilda Beach dog zones
St Kilda Harbour and pier-side sand — off-leash in signed zones (often Apr–Oct); north of the pier is the popular harbour paddle spot.
View placeSt Kilda West dog beach
Year-round Port Phillip dog beach staple — one of the most searched “dogs allowed beach” spots near the city.
View placeMiddle Park dog beach
Signed sand between Kerferd Road Pier and Langridge Street with seasonal time rules — check Port Phillip signs.
View placePort Melbourne dog beach
Designated Port Melbourne sand zones for dogs — some stretches are year-round, others have summer hours.
View placeSandridge Beach dog area
Signed dog off-leash sand near Sandridge Lookout — stay between the rock groynes marked for dogs.
View placeThirteenth Beach (Barwon Heads)
Long Bellarine Peninsula surf beach with a huge off-leash stretch — unpatrolled with rough swell; keep dogs close.
View placeAltona Dog Beach
Western suburbs dog beach icon — shallow flats at low tide and PA Burns Reserve next door for a grass break.
View placeWhites Beach (Torquay)
Long golden stretch north of Torquay Esplanade — year-round off-leash and usually quieter than the main surf beaches.
View placePoint Addis Beach (Addiscot Beach)
Surf Coast crescent beach between Torquay and Anglesea — stair access to calm-ish water sheltered by the point.
View placeEastern Beach (Geelong)
Geelong waterfront swimming enclosure — on-leash paddles only near the ferris wheel and palm-lined promenade.
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.