Redhead Beach
Redhead Beach has an off-leash section south of Second Creek, available at all times. The beach is long enough that it rarely feels crowded even with other visitors around. Dogs are prohibited north of Second Creek. Parking is available nearby.
Dog rules
Off-leash area: Off-leash area south of Second Creek, leash free at all times. Dogs prohibited at Redhead Beach north of Second Creek. Dogs must be supervised at all times and under effective control. 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)
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
Such a beautiful beach to take your furbabies. My 2 little guys had the best day and had no other dogs rush up to them.
Beach is divided by the dog friendly beach and the dog free one closer to the shark tower. Both sides are lovely. The shark tower on the rocks is a must see.
What a beautiful beach! My dog loved it and it’s such a long beach that you don’t feel as though it’s busy even if there’s a few people there. There’s a car park there which is quite small but a lot of street parking around if needed. The walk to the beach is really nice and different pathways towards the beach. Would highly recommend if you’re going to take your dog there. Hardly any rubbish on the beach as well. Would recommend going in the evening to see the sunset.
Stopped over on our drive to our destination. A very lovely beach with many locals walking dogs. I could see that that the beach is famous with dog owners as we spotted happy dogs of all shapes and sizes. It was mid-day, clear sky, fresh wind and lovely ocean made my day. Definitely worth visiting with family and dogs.
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