Tilbury Cove Reserve
Tilbury Cove Reserve is a waterside dog-friendly park in Culburra Beach where dogs are welcome on lead. The park also has BBQs, parking, and toilets nearby.
Dog rules
Dogs are welcome on-leash at Tilbury Cove Reserve, a Shoalhaven City Council park. Under the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998, dogs must be kept on a lead and under effective control in public places throughout the Shoalhaven, except in Council's designated off-leash areas. Dogs are prohibited within 10 metres of children's play equipment and food preparation areas.
At a glance
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Before you go
- 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
- 🌳No shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
What people say
Playground good size Clean area BBQs Seats near the playground set and bbq Just near the beach too
A nice place to spend time, especially if you have dogs. Adequate amenities and a nice feel. I should note that if you intend to swim, culburra beach or worrain would be a much better idea given the amount of rocks and seaweed beneath the surface level at Tilbury beach. And, if you are after calm water I would definitely recommend callala beach.
One of my favourite spots- gorgeous little cove semi sheltered from the rest of Culburra Beach
Great beach and not crowded at all (at least when I went over the Christmas holidays). Did notice a fair bit of jellyfish and the odd blue bottle (Spanish Man O' War) that were washed up along with some seaweed on some of the beaches in Jervis Bay. However this might've been a bad day for that. Otherwise a great family day out
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