Horseshoe Beach
Horseshoe Beach is a well-regarded dog-friendly beach in Newcastle with open sand and off-leash access for dogs. Just 400m away, Foreshore Park is a nearby option to stop in after your walk.
Dog rules
Designated leash-free area. Dogs are permitted off-leash between sunrise and sunset. Dogs must be accompanied, supervised, and controllable without a leash. Dangerous, aggressive, and restricted breeds are not permitted. Dog owners must remove all dog faeces. Dogs are not permitted on the Memorial Walk or within 10 metres of a playground. Source: City of Newcastle – Leash Free Areas (newcastle.nsw.gov.au/living/residents/pets-and-animals/leash-free-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.
- 🧱No confirmed fencing — keep your dog on lead if unsure.
What people say
Our little Cavoodle's first beach experience. Great little beach. All other dogs were well behaved. Side note. Newcastle is the friendliest dog friendly city we have visited. Ruby was allowed at all venues with outside seating.
I love this little beach and so does my Border Collie
Cozy little dog beach
Fantastic place to take your dog for a swim, easy access and parking
Always nice and quiet during the week, great space for the dogs to run around and have a splash. Free parking, bins available, beautiful views of the lighthouse as you watch the ships come into port, easy access to the breakwall and plenty of grassy space and tables in the park behind 😁
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How we know this
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