Bombo Beach Reserve
Bombo Beach Reserve is a well-regarded dog-friendly park in Kiama with a fenced off-leash area where dogs can run off lead and plenty of shade. Just 700m away, Otis is a nearby spot to stop in after your walk.
Dog rules
Designated off-leash dog area at the centre of Bombo Beach. Dogs may only enter and exit via the shortest practical route (north: walking track adjacent to train tunnel; south: fenced walkway under railway bridge from Hothersal Street car park). Signs mark the southern and northern limits. Dogs must remain under effective control at all times by a person aged 16 or older. Dogs must be leashed at all times outside the designated area, including entry and exit points. Owners and handlers are responsible for their dog's actions. Dogs must be registered and identified by wearing a collar and tag. Dog faeces must be immediately removed and properly disposed of. Dogs declared dangerous or restricted breed dogs are prohibited. Greyhounds must be muzzled unless they have completed an approved retraining program. Source: Kiama Municipal Council – Off-leash areas (kiama.nsw.gov.au/Services/Animals/Dog-off-leash-areas).
At a glance
Before you go
- 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
What people say
Yes it was dog friendly but that's about all it had going for it. The sand sticks to you and is dark yellow, the ocean itself is rough (and that's on a calm day) and there is nowhere to wash your feet off at the carpark. There were tiny spiders that live in the sand and small little bugs that were all over our belongings. There was also no dog poo bags. However that doesn't excuse those that didn't bring their own. There was dog poo all along the track leading onto the beach, on a hot day the smell turns you straight off - if you're a dog owner PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG AND STOP BEING SO LAZY!!!! Yes it eventually decomposes but the public will have to look at it and smell it for 2-12 months before it does so , so just pick it up and stop being so irresponsible!! We've been to many beaches around Australia and this was probably the worst.
Great off leash dog beach to take doggies for a play and exercise.
We had an awesome day out at Bombo Beach Reserve for a casual barbecue, and it absolutely delivered. The reserve is tucked just behind the beach, offering stunning ocean views while still having enough green space to relax, cook, and kick a ball around. Being so close to the beach was a huge bonus. After eating, we walked straight over to the sand, and to the wet our feet in the cold waters. It’s not too crowded either, especially compared to some other beaches on the South Coast, so it still feels a bit like a hidden gem. Overall, Bombo Beach Reserve was a fantastic spot for a chill evening BBQ with friends and family. Highly recommend it if you're after something coastal, scenic, and low-key.
Google maps took us to the wrong spot a couple of times but was lovely when we got there great spot to watch the whales breach
A great beach. It was not really a beach type of afternoon when we were there so the carpark was quite empty and the beach was almost deserted. It looks to be a pretty exposed beach so you would want to be a confident swimmer. The kids had a great time playing in the sand.
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