Dogs not permitted

Updated 25 May 2026

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Garie Beach is a beach in Royal Nat'l Park. Dogs are not currently allowed.

Dog rules

Dogs are prohibited anywhere in the Royal National Park, including its beaches, tracks and lookouts, under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

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Garie Beach, Royal Nat'l Park NSW 2232

Before you go

  • 🚫Official source advises dogs are not allowed — we don't recommend visiting with your dog.

What people say

Niki V.
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★★★★★5 years ago

Garie Beach is located in the Royal National Park. It’s a really nice drive through the park to get there. There is a surf life saving club with lifeguards patrolling the beach on weekends and everyday during summer school holidays (always check National Park website for updated info in lifeguard patrolling). There is parking onsite, public toilets and a kiosk. The kiosk isn’t always open so pack water and snacks. Little Garie Beach is accessible via foot from the main beach but use caution as the terrain is rocky and a little unstable. The surf is strong so always use caution.

Beavdog 8.
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★★★★★5 years ago

Garie Beach is easily accessible and has basic facilities, a park with tables and a kiosk. The beach was patrolled on the weekend we visited but take care of swimming is your main agenda. You can also walk onto the coastal track that travels along the boundary of the park, or rock hop from beach to beach if the tide is agreeable. It’s a very pretty spot and seemed popular but not overcrowded, especially if you’re willing to scout around the nearby area. There’s a $12 parks fee for the day but no further parking fees or mandatory costs.

Ahmed A.
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★★★★★7 years ago

A very beautiful beach, wide and quiet. It has good surfing waves and there is a surf rescue service. The beach is located inside Royal National Park. An entry fee is paid unless the visitor has an annual pass. The beach has a good varieties of facilities; toilet, car parking and a restaurant. The car parking space is limited compared to the number of beach visitors.

Samio A.
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★★★★★6 months ago

One of the finest beach with huge waves

Matthew Y.
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★★★★★5 years ago

Beautiful place to come to. Watching sunrise on the coastal track is particularly breathtaking. Just make sure you are extremely careful towards the cliff edge. Facilities at the beach are great!

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