Dog-friendly beaches
Dog-friendly beaches in Australia
Off-leash and dog-friendly beaches, with the early-start tips that keep paws cool.
14 beaches
NSW
Bagnall Beach
Popular 24-hour off-leash beach in Corlette, Port Stephens
Belongil Beach
Popular dog spot at Byron Bay's northern end
Greenhills Beach
Sydney's only dog-friendly ocean beach in Cronulla — time-shared off-leash
Horseshoe Beach
Newcastle's primary off-leash dog beach — full ocean access
Kurnell Dog Beach (Silver Beach)
Popular off-leash 24-hour dog beach in southern Sydney
Pearl Beach
Central Coast dog-friendly beach with dedicated off-leash area
Sirius Cove Reserve
Quiet 24-hour off-leash beach + bushwalk + park in Mosman
The Spit Dog Beach
Dog-friendly Sydney spot with calm water and walking access from Mosman
VIC
Altona Dog Beach
Western Melbourne's popular off-leash bayside dog beach
Brighton Dog Beach
Iconic dog-friendly beach with bathing boxes
Johanna Beach
Wild, dog-friendly Great Ocean Road beach
Marengo Beach
Dog-friendly beach near Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road
Mentone Beach
Bayside dog-friendly beach south of Brighton