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Dog-Friendly Beaches in Sydney

Finding a beach where your dog is welcome takes some homework in Sydney, because rules differ between councils and can change by season, time of day or trial period. This list covers harbour, bay and ocean beaches with dog areas, from harbour coves to designated sections of larger beaches. Each entry has a Dog rules panel for the zone, leash rules, permitted hours and the council source. Rules change, so always check council signage on arrival, pick up after your dog and keep clear of wildlife and swimmers.

Last reviewed: 17 October 2026

Rules change — always check council signage

Dog zones, leash rules and hours are set by each council and can change by season or trial period. The signs at the beach are the final word.

Last checked: not yet checked against council sources

  1. 1. Sirius Cove Beach

    Mosman, Sydney HarbourUnpatrolled

    Tranquil dog-friendly beach and park nestled into natural bushland valley. Sirius Cove Beach has a dog-friendly area in our facilities records. It is a harbour beach in Mosman in Sydney Harbour. For owners there are toilets, parking and barbecues. Access is via road or park. Cafe Monstera is the nearest café on our map, about 210 m away.

    Unpatrolled.Check conditions on Beachsafe

    Dog rules

    Dog zone
    To be confirmed
    Leash
    To be confirmed
    Hours
    To be confirmed
    Council source
    To be confirmed
    Last checked
    Not yet checked

  2. 2. Rowland Reserve Foreshore, Bayview

    Record to be confirmed

    We have not confirmed whether our Bayview Beach record covers this foreshore.

    Dog rules

    Dog zone
    To be confirmed
    Leash
    To be confirmed
    Hours
    To be confirmed
    Council source
    To be confirmed
    Last checked
    Not yet checked

  3. 3. Greenhills Beach

    Cronulla, Bate BayUnpatrolled

    Expansive northern Cronulla beach, dog-friendly during specified hours. Greenhills Beach has a dog-friendly area in our facilities records. It is an ocean beach in Cronulla in Bate Bay. For owners there are parking. Access is via road or dune walkway. Top Shop at Wanda is the nearest café on our map, about 2.4 km away.

    Unpatrolled.Check conditions on Beachsafe

    Dog rules

    Dog zone
    To be confirmed
    Leash
    To be confirmed
    Hours
    To be confirmed
    Council source
    To be confirmed
    Last checked
    Not yet checked

  4. 4. Sandy Bay Beach

    Clontarf, North HarbourUnpatrolled

    Shallow, calm dog-friendly harbour beach adjacent to Clontarf Reserve. Sandy Bay Beach has a dog-friendly area in our facilities records. It is a harbour beach in Clontarf in North Harbour. For owners there are toilets, parking and barbecues. Access is via road or park. Bosk Kiosk & Restaurant is the nearest café on our map, about 350 m away.

    Unpatrolled.Check conditions on Beachsafe

    Dog rules

    Dog zone
    To be confirmed
    Leash
    To be confirmed
    Hours
    To be confirmed
    Council source
    To be confirmed
    Last checked
    Not yet checked

  5. 5. Mona Vale Beach

    Mona Vale, Northern BeachesPatrolled (seasonal)Trial until 13 October 2027

    South Mona Vale dog zone section

    Broad surf beach with a striking ocean rock pool perched on the reef between its two ends. Patrolled in season by lifeguards and Mona Vale SLSC; the southern end (Basin Beach) is not patrolled. Mona Vale Beach has a dog-friendly area in our facilities records. It is an ocean beach in Mona Vale in Northern Beaches.

    Dog rules

    Dog zone
    To be confirmed
    Leash
    To be confirmed
    Hours
    To be confirmed
    Council source
    To be confirmed
    Last checked
    Not yet checked

  6. 6. Silver Beach

    Kurnell, Botany BayUnpatrolled

    Calm bay beach with groynes, dog swimming area, and view across Botany Bay. Silver Beach has a dog-friendly area in our facilities records. It is a bay beach in Kurnell in Botany Bay. For owners there are toilets and parking. Access is via Prince Charles Parade. Cafe K @ The Bay is the nearest café on our map, about 790 m away.

    Unpatrolled.Check conditions on Beachsafe

    Dog rules

    Dog zone
    To be confirmed
    Leash
    To be confirmed
    Hours
    To be confirmed
    Council source
    To be confirmed
    Last checked
    Not yet checked

  7. 7. Horderns Beach

    Bundeena, Port HackingUnpatrolled

    Main Bundeena beach directly adjoining the historic Cronulla-Bundeena ferry wharf. Horderns Beach is on this list for its dog area; our facilities records don’t yet mark it as dog-friendly. It is a harbour beach in Bundeena in Port Hacking. For owners there are toilets, parking and barbecues. Access is via ferry wharf or road. Earth Thingz is the nearest café on our map, about 160 m away.

    Unpatrolled.Check conditions on Beachsafe

    Dog rules

    Dog zone
    To be confirmed
    Leash
    To be confirmed
    Hours
    To be confirmed
    Council source
    To be confirmed
    Last checked
    Not yet checked

  8. 8. Kyeemagh Beach

    Kyeemagh, Botany BayUnpatrolled

    Designated dog section

    Northern start of Lady Robinsons Beach at Cooks River mouth with swimming enclosure. Kyeemagh Beach is on this list for its dog area; our facilities records don’t yet mark it as dog-friendly. It is a bay beach in Kyeemagh in Botany Bay. For owners there are toilets, parking and barbecues. Access is via Grand Parade Carpark.

    Unpatrolled.Check conditions on Beachsafe

    Dog rules

    Dog zone
    To be confirmed
    Leash
    To be confirmed
    Hours
    To be confirmed
    Council source
    To be confirmed
    Last checked
    Not yet checked

  9. 9. Spit West, Mosman

    Record to be confirmed

    We have not confirmed whether this is the same place as our record for The Spit Beach.

    Dog rules

    Dog zone
    To be confirmed
    Leash
    To be confirmed
    Hours
    To be confirmed
    Council source
    To be confirmed
    Last checked
    Not yet checked

  10. 10. Great Mackerel Beach

    Great Mackerel Beach, PittwaterUnpatrolled

    North of the wharf

    Great Mackerel Beach is on this list for its dog area; our facilities records don’t yet mark it as dog-friendly. It is a harbour beach in Great Mackerel Beach in Pittwater. Access is via ferry or boat. The beach is not patrolled, so check Beachsafe before anyone, dog or human, goes in the water.

    Unpatrolled.Check conditions on Beachsafe

    Dog rules

    Dog zone
    To be confirmed
    Leash
    To be confirmed
    Hours
    To be confirmed
    Council source
    To be confirmed
    Last checked
    Not yet checked

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