Sanctuary Beach
Sanctuary Beach is a dog-friendly beach in Sanctuary Point with on-leash walking areas. There's also calm, shallow water here, ideal for dogs that like a gentle paddle. Just 450m away, Basin Walking Track is a nearby option to stop in after your walk.
Dog rules
Dogs are welcome on-leash at Sanctuary Beach, 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
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
Beautiful area at Paradise Beach with play equipment for the kids and a BBQ area...
Nice quiet place
Great place for paddleboards, in the evening we even saw some stingrays 😆
Go offshore a bit and u will get 3 meter flattys . Just make sure u use whole chooks
Great place for children to swim. Shallow water with sandy bottom.
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