Pelican Beach
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Pelican Beach is a beach in Pelican. Dog access at NSW beaches varies by council and is often restricted by zone or time of day — the rules here aren't confirmed, so check the local council's beach dog rules before visiting.
Dog rules
–Central Coast Council's "Guide to being PAWSOME!" booklet states: "Dogs and cats are prohibited to enter schools, shopping centres, beaches (except in designated areas), food preparation areas, playgrounds and wildlife protection areas, as outlined by the Companion Animals Act 1998." This beach is not on Central Coast Council's published list of designated off-leash dog areas, so dogs are prohibited under the council's general rule. (Source: Central Coast Council — "Guide to being PAWSOME!" Responsible Pet Ownership booklet, centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.)
At a glance
Calm, shallow water — good for dogsFrom reviews
Water accessFrom reviews
Parking nearbyFrom reviews
Quiet roads nearbyMap data
Pelican Beach, New South Wales
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Before you go
- ℹ️Dog access hasn’t been confirmed — best to check before visiting.
- 💧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.
- 🐕Off-leash status not confirmed — check signage.
What people say
★★★★☆2 months ago
Spend a sunday afternoon walking along the beach and enjoying the scenery.
★★★★★9 months ago
Stunning beach, easy to walk on. Clear water and shallow so nice for a dip. Dolphins just off shore (in October). Lots of shells. Easy walk along the beach from Soldiers beach carpark- about 1.5km
Rachel P.
★★★★★1 year ago
Beautiful beach private not the best for kids as it’s not patrolled but to spend a few hours playing in the dunes and making sandcastles it’s amazing
★★★★★4 years ago
Pelicans beach part of Wyrrabalong National park is a beautiful natural and totally unspoilt beach Once there you feel so far away from everywhere
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