Sirius Cove Beach
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.
Dog rules
Off-leash on the beach and in the water all day Monday to Friday. Off-leash before 9am and after 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. Outside these times dogs must be on-leash. Effective control required at all times.
At a glance
Before you go
- ℹ️Dogs allowed at certain times/areas — check official source for details.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
- 🧱No confirmed fencing — keep your dog on lead if unsure.
What people say
A lovely beach, probably the most dog friendly one i’ve seen cuz i see like 20+ dogs there’s also a playground and a cool grassy sunbathing area with a trail to another beach and taronga zoo!
Sirius Cove Beach is a deep, calm inlet of Sydney Harbour, renamed for the flagship of the First Fleet, HMS Sirius. It’s where they removed barnacles from the ship’s hull in 1789, a mere 6 months before the ship was wrecked. This all took place on the land Borogegal People, in a suburb we now know as Mosman. Today the area is predominantly used by those with hounds. The Sirius Cove Reserve is an off-leash dog beach all day on weekdays, and before 9am and after 4pm on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Nobody taught these dogs to read though, so on this public holiday so there were balls and hounds flying every which way, with the quiet punctured by excited barks. On the eastern edge of the deep bay there is a set of stairs down from the sandstone retaining wall that will save you a bit of a trek across the shallows. It takes you in well beyond the hounds if they’re not your bag. The water is beautiful and clear, and filled with fish. We saw many airborne flashes of silver jumping between the moored boats. In terms of amenities, there’s a toilet block, dog and people watering fountains, barbecues and plenty of shade making this a nice place to swim on a hot day. Parking is reasonable, both close to the entrance to the reserve, and on the surrounding streets.
Dog friendly. There are platy of friendly dogs, so your puppy won't be bored 🥱. There are showers and toilets as well as drinking water stations. For kids, there is a playground well maintained and in the shadow. Plenty of parking 🅿️
This is an excellent beach, dogs are allowed, friendly community, there is an excellent view of the city, an amazing park right next to the beach, the water is amazing and well temperatured. Over all an amazing park for the family to come too and have a weekend off.
Great dogs park! Is well maintained, there is a free BBQ area and tables. Not mention the little beach where our fur babies can swim and have fun. The only thing is when does rain the park gets muddy. Beautiful the bush walk to get the Ferry at Troonga zoo.
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