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Dog-friendly beaches in Lower North Shore

Popular suburbs

MosmanNeutral BayArtarmonCammerayCastle CoveCastlecragChatswoodChatswood West
13 beaches • 6 dog-friendly

Discover beaches where dogs are welcome, including off-leash areas and quieter stretches of sand.

13 beaches · 6 dog-friendly

Confirmed dog-friendly

Dogs are welcome — some venues may have conditions

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Sirius Cove Beach beach in Mosman

Sirius Cove Beach

Beach•Mosman

Conditions apply

Beach•Mosman

Conditions apply

Sirius Cove is widely regarded as one of Sydney's best dog-friendly beaches, and it earns the reputation. Tucked into a quiet corner of Mosman's harbour foreshore, the sheltered cove has calm, shallow water that deepens gradually — making it as good for nervous first-time swimmers as it is for dogs that charge straight in. The large grassy reserve behind the sand is shaded by mature trees, with BBQs, picnic tables, a playground, drinking water, and toilets — the kind of setup that lets you stay for hours rather than just a quick dip. Off-leash access runs all day on weekdays, and before 9am and after 4pm on weekends and public holidays. The walking track heading east connects to Taronga Zoo Wharf and Bradleys Head, adding a scenic on-leash extension if you want it. It can get busy on weekends, so arriving early is worth it.

Off-leash areaOn-leash areaSwimmingShade available+3
Off-leash areaOn-leash areaSwimmingShade available+3
Beach illustration

Clifton Gardens Reserve

Beach•Mosman

Conditions apply

Beach•Mosman

Conditions apply

Dog-friendly beach in Mosman with open sand and off-leash access for dogs…

Off-leash areaCalm waterSwimmingShade available+3
Off-leash areaCalm waterSwimmingShade available+3
Beach illustration

Balmoral Beach

Beach•Mosman

Confirmed

Beach•Mosman

Dog-friendly beach in Mosman.

Calm waterSwimmingToilets nearby
Calm waterSwimmingToilets nearby
Hayes Street Beach beach in Neutral Bay

Hayes Street Beach

Beach•Neutral Bay

Confirmed

Beach•Neutral Bay

Dog-friendly beach in Neutral Bay.

Beach illustration

Spit West Reserve

Beach•Mosman

Confirmed

Beach•Mosman

Dog-friendly beach in Mosman with an off-leash area where dogs can run along…

Off-leash areaParking nearbyToilets nearby
Off-leash areaParking nearbyToilets nearby
Beach illustration

Corner Beach

Beach•Mosman

Confirmed

Beach•Mosman

Dog-friendly beach in Mosman.

Parking nearby
Parking nearby

Worth checking

Dog policy not yet confirmed - could still be a great spot

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Beach illustration

Chinamans Beach

Beach•Mosman

Unknown

Beach•Mosman

Beach in Mosman. We don't yet have enough signals to confirm whether dogs are

Calm waterSwimmingParking nearby
Calm waterSwimmingParking nearby
Beach illustration

Obelisk Beach

Beach•Mosman

Unknown

Beach•Mosman

Beach in Mosman. We don't yet have enough signals to confirm whether dogs are

Calm waterSwimmingParking nearby
Calm waterSwimmingParking nearby
Beach illustration

Cobblers Beach

Beach•Mosman

Unknown

Beach•Mosman

Beach in Mosman. We don't yet have enough signals to confirm whether dogs are

Shade available
Shade available
Beach illustration

Cabblers Beach

Beach•Mosman

Unknown

Beach•Mosman

Beach in Mosman. We don't yet have enough signals to confirm whether dogs are

Beach illustration

Edwards Beach

Beach•Mosman

Unknown

Beach•Mosman

Beach in Mosman. We don't yet have enough signals to confirm whether dogs are

SwimmingParking nearbyToilets nearby
SwimmingParking nearbyToilets nearby
Beach illustration

Whiting Beach

Beach•Mosman

Unknown

Beach•Mosman

Beach in Mosman. We don't yet have enough signals to confirm whether dogs are

Toilets nearby
Toilets nearby
Beach illustration

Rosherville (Chinamans) Beach

Beach•Mosman

Unknown

Beach•Mosman

Beach in Mosman. We don't yet have enough signals to confirm whether dogs are

Suburbs in Lower North Shore

ArtarmonCammerayCastle CoveCastlecragChatswoodChatswood WestCremorneCremorne PointCrows NestGreenwichHunters HillKirribilliLane CoveLane Cove NorthLane Cove WestLavender BayMcmahons PointMiddle CoveMilsons PointMosmanNaremburnNeutral BayNorth SydneyNorthbridgeRiverviewSt LeonardsWavertonWollstonecraftWoolwich

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