Sea cave, Caves Beach

Dogs not permitted

Updated 24 June 2026

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Sea cave, Caves Beach is a beach. Dogs are not currently allowed at this beach.

Dog rules

Dogs are only allowed to be off-leash in leash-free designated areas approved by Lake Macquarie City Council. Dogs must be on a leash and under effective control at all times in all other public places. Dogs are not permitted within 10 metres of playgrounds or BBQ areas, or within 400 metres of patrolled beaches. Dog owners must clean up after their dogs. Source: Lake Macquarie City Council – Off-leash areas (lakemac.com.au/For-residents/Pets/Exercising-your-dog/Off-leash-areas)

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Sea cave, Caves Beach, 156 Caves Beach Rd, Caves Beach NSW 2281

Before you go

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

What people say

★★★★★3 months ago

Caves Beach is one of those places that surprises you with how much it has to offer. The sea caves at the southern end are incredible to explore at low tide — definitely check the tide times before you go. The beach is patrolled during summer, the water is clean, and there's free parking right by the surf club. The clifftop lookout nearby gives you a beautiful view of the whole coastline. Great for families, swimmers, and surfers alike. One of the best beaches in the Newcastle/Lake Macquarie area!

★★★★★1 year ago

Nice beach with caves, beautiful scenery. Better to visit low tide. Can walk inside caves and relax. Beach is good for swim. Lifeguard also there. Parking washroom avaliable. Coffee shops and restaurants also available. Worth to visit, highly recommend. #visitaustraliaash #nature #beach #nsw #centralcoast #cavesbeach #ashfootprints

★★★★★8 months ago

Really lovely spot! To get here, take the stairs down to the beach and head south. The main cave literally goes under the headland. Be mindful of tides.

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★★★★★1 year ago

I love this place. Kids and my wife had lot of fun at beautiful water with a walk in to caves .. we took beautiful pics as well

★★★★★1 year ago

It's a beautiful place accessible by foot. It can be a bit rugged as one needs steady footing over rocks. It has plenty of caves to rest away from the sun. Just be aware of the tides. Absolutely stunning place to visit..

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