Ettalong Beach
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Ettalong Beach is a relaxed Central Coast beach with a designated off-leash dog area, water access, toilets and parking. Dogs are allowed off-leash in the marked section under effective control, and it is worth checking the council signage for the hours and boundaries. The sheltered setting makes it an easy spot for a run and a paddle. A friendly beach for an off-leash outing.
Dog rules
Designated off-leash dog area. Dogs must be under effective control at all times. Check council signage for hours and boundaries. (Source: Central Coast Council.)
At a glance
Off-leash areaAdmin team verified
Water accessFrom reviews
Parking nearbyFrom reviews
Toilets nearbyFrom reviews
Ettalong Beach, NSW 2257, Australia
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
★★★★★1 year ago
A nice safe beach for swimming with plenty of space for families to have picnics Lots of options for eating nearby. A great location to relax and a large club across the road and accommodation.
★★★★★4 years ago
One of the nicest beaches for families 🏖 🏝 Safe and close to amenities ( restaurants, pubs, toilets and others…) Heaps if parking spots around and locals are very friendly 👏 Highly recommended to bring your own tent, beach umbrellas and lot of cold water! It is kinda hot here and SUV will burn out your skin! Some of many good things are beautiful view, quiet, cozy, family environment, and safe 👏
★★★★☆3 months ago
This is a safe beach for the kids, with plenty of space for families to have picnics etc. And plenty of options for eating nearby. A great location to relax.
★★★★★6 months ago
Good for a day trip from Sydney via train to WoyWoytram. Then catch a bus to Ettalong. Back to Sydney in the boat to Palm beach and catch a bus to Wynyard
★★★★★1 year ago
Ettalong is a vibrant waterside town on the Central Coast’s southern peninsula, where the tranquil waters of Brisbane Water meet the dynamic, sometimes turbulent currents of Wagstaffe Channel and Broken Bay. This convergence creates a unique coastal atmosphere, with the calm serenity of the bay contrasting beautifully with the more dramatic, wind-swept scenes near the channel
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