Adams Street Reserve / Curl Curl Lagoon
Western side of Curl Curl Lagoon — off-leash reserve with lagoon paddles; pair with Flora & Ritchie Roberts on the south side.
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Dog beaches in Australia
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.
Altona Dog Beach
Western suburbs dog beach icon — shallow flats at low tide and PA Burns Reserve next door for a grass break.
View placeBeachmere Off-Leash Dog Beach
Signed Moreton Bay dog beach near Biggs Avenue — a northern alternative to Sandgate and Deception Bay foreshores.
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 placeBrighton (Sandown Street) dog beach
Year-round off-leash bayside classic — calm water and a strong local dog community; often partly fenced.
View placeCallan Point Beach
Hidden Blackwattle Bay sand strip in Callan Park — off-leash per the companion animals plan despite minimal signage.
View placeCameron’s Bight (Blairgowrie)
Southern Mornington Peninsula dog beach with clear water and dunes — tranquil off-leash spot at the peninsula tip.
View placeCarrum dog beach
Southern bayside dog beach with seasonal daytime exclusions on many councils’ calendars — check hours in summer.
View placeClifton Gardens (Mosman)
Harbour swim spot east of the jetty with Mosman Council time restrictions — popular but rules are strict.
View placeCongwong Beach (La Perouse)
Sheltered Botany Bay beaches with council dog rules that can include time windows — verify before unleashing.
View placeCurl Curl Lagoon (Flora & Ritchie Roberts Reserve)
Northern beaches lagoon paddle spot with sandy edges — dogs off-leash in the reserve but not on adjacent Curl Curl Beach sand.
View placeCurrumbin Creek Dog Beach
Sheltered creek mouth beside Palm Beach Parklands — calmer than open surf; very busy with dogs most days of the week.
View placeDeception Bay Dog Beach
Moreton Bay foreshore dog beach on Captain Cook Parade — popular northern bay swim with strong local dog community.
View placeEastern Beach (Geelong)
Geelong waterfront swimming enclosure — on-leash paddles only near the ferris wheel and palm-lined promenade.
View placeElwood dog beach
Popular Port Phillip dog stretch with summer time windows — verify hours before you go, especially Nov–Mar.
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 placeGreenhills Beach (Cronulla)
Rare Sydney ocean beach with dog access under Sutherland Shire rules — check hours and which stretch is signed.
View placeGunyah Beach (Bundeena)
Small on-leash Port Hacking beach opposite the Bundeena ferry wharf — seasonal access windows in warmer months.
View placeHalf Moon Bay (Black Rock)
Southern bayside dog beach favourite with scenic cliffs — confirm Bayside City Council hours and zones.
View placeHayes Street Beach
Small harbour beach near Neutral Bay ferry wharf — narrow at high tide; no specific dog prohibition on the sand.
View placeHorderns Beach (Bundeena)
Port Hacking beach reachable via the dog-friendly Cronulla–Bundeena ferry — confirm seasonal dog rules on arrival.
View placeLady Martin Beach
Small exclusive harbour beach at Point Piper — on-leash only; parking is limited.
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 placeMackerel Beach (Great Mackerel Beach)
Pittwater enclave reached by ferry from Palm Beach or private boat — timed off-leash on sand only; swimming in the water is not permitted.
View placeManly Lagoon
Lagoon-side paddles and sandy runs where signed — a local alternative when Manly Ocean Beach bans dogs on sand.
View placeMarrinawi Cove (Barangaroo Reserve)
CBD harbour swimming enclosure where leashed dogs can paddle — rare in-city dip with bridge views.
View placeMcCauley’s Beach (Thirroul / Bulli)
Illawarra off-leash stretch from Corbett Avenue steps south to Sandon Point rock platform.
View placeMentone dog beach
Western side of Mentone Beach is a well-known year-round dog stretch — eastern side is for bathers.
View placeMiddle Park dog beach
Signed sand between Kerferd Road Pier and Langridge Street with seasonal time rules — check Port Phillip signs.
View placeMona Vale Beach (south) dog area
Council dog off-leash beach trial area (south end) with set hours — confirm the trial is still active and follow time windows.
View placeMordialloc dog beach
Family-friendly southern bayside stretch with calm water — confirm Kingston Council dog zone and hours.
View placeNorth Burleigh Dog Beach Area
Northern end of Burleigh with signed dog access on many council maps — confirm flagged-swimming boundaries before off-leash time.
View placeNorth Shelly Beach (Toowoon Bay)
Central Coast ocean-facing dog beach south of The Entrance — off-leash from access stairs south along the golf course.
View placeNorth Stradbroke Island Beaches
Island day-trip beaches including Flinders, Main, Frenchmans and Deadmans — dogs welcome on-leash only; ferry access from Cleveland.
View placeNudgee Beach
Northern bay foreshore with mangrove edges — calmer than inner-city parks; pair with Tuckeroo Park for off-leash agility nearby.
View placePalm Beach Dog Beach
Southern GC favourite combining lagoon calm and ocean surf — large off-leash zones when signed; very popular.
View placePandanus Beach
Man-made foreshore beach behind the Wynnum Whale Waterpark — white sand, gentle slope and pandanus shade on the esplanade.
View placePatonga Beach
Hawkesbury River day-trip beach — 24-hour off-leash between the jetty and Meroo Avenue boundary sign.
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 placePort Botany Foreshore (Foreshore Beach)
Industrial Botany Bay foreshore managed by Port Authority — on-leash sand and calm water with plane-spotting views.
View placePort Melbourne dog beach
Designated Port Melbourne sand zones for dogs — some stretches are year-round, others have summer hours.
View placeRaby Bay Foreshore Dog Beach
Redland off-leash foreshore with gentle bay waves — very social on weekends; easy pairing with GJ Walter Park nearby.
View placeRose Bay Dog Beach / Foreshore
Eastern-suburbs harbour foreshore staple for dog swims when ocean beaches ban dogs — still verify Woollahra signs.
View placeRose Bay Park / Bellamy Beach
Calm harbour beach between Rose Bay and Point Piper marinas — on-leash on sand; off-leash rule changes were proposed for 2026.
View placeRowland Reserve (Bayview Dog Beach)
Pittwater dog beach — grassy reserve and calm water off-leash all day; one of Sydney’s most popular harbour-side swim spots.
View placeSandgate Foreshore
Bayside foreshore favourite with sandy stretches and strong local dog community — confirm Moreton Bay council beach rules before you go.
View placeSandridge Beach dog area
Signed dog off-leash sand near Sandridge Lookout — stay between the rock groynes marked for dogs.
View placeSandringham dog beach
Bayside favourite at Edward Street — busy off-leash stretch; shelter near the cliff point on windy days.
View placeSandy Bay (Clontarf)
Quiet harbour beach / foreshore off-leash option on the northern beaches side of Middle Harbour.
View placeSharkey’s Beach (Coledale)
Illawarra off-leash ocean beach — one of the closest surf beaches to Sydney (~75 min south).
View placeSilver Beach (Kurnell)
Botany Bay off-leash favourite in the Sutherland Shire — calmer water than open-ocean beaches.
View placeSimmos Beach
Georges River sandy beach with picnic facilities — on-leash only; koalas may be present in surrounding bush.
View placeSirius Cove Reserve
Hidden harbour cove west of Taronga — off-leash beach and water on weekdays; weekend and public-holiday time windows apply.
View placeSpit West / Spit East Reserves
Middle Harbour foreshore reserves where dogs can often swim under Mosman rules — check day-of-week and time limits.
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 placeStation Beach (Palm Beach)
Northern beaches harbour-side spot where dogs are often allowed under council conditions — check times before you go.
View placeTallebudgera Creek Dog Beach
Sheltered creek entrance with calmer water than open surf — excellent for dogs that prefer paddles to big waves.
View placeTassell’s Cove (Safety Beach)
Mornington Peninsula cove at the north end of Safety Beach — year-round off-leash with sandstone cliffs and calm water.
View placeThe 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 placeThirteenth Beach (Barwon Heads)
Long Bellarine Peninsula surf beach with a huge off-leash stretch — unpatrolled with rough swell; keep dogs close.
View placeWellington Point Reserve
Redland bay favourite with sandbar walks at low tide — council time rules apply; check signs before you go.
View placeWhites Beach (Torquay)
Long golden stretch north of Torquay Esplanade — year-round off-leash and usually quieter than the main surf beaches.
View placeWoorim Beach (South)
Southern Bribie surf beach with wide sand at low tide — off-leash when signed; narrow strip at high tide.
View placeWynnum Foreshore
Popular eastern foreshore with jetty views and timed off-leash sections on many council calendars — check signs on the day.
View placeYarramundi Reserve (Nepean River)
Western Sydney river beach where the Grose meets the Nepean — large off-leash area with sandy banks.
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.