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Ettalong Beach

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 14 Apr 2026

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Ettalong Beach is a dog-friendly beach in Ettalong Beach with an off-leash area where dogs can roam off lead. Just 300m away, Ettalong Beach Waterfront Reserve is a nearby option to stop in after your walk.

Dog rules

Designated fenced 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
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Ettalong Beach, NSW 2257
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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

CMChristopher M.
Google Maps
★★★★★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.

AAAbe A.
Google Maps
★★★★★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 👏

KKKan K.
Google Maps
★★★★★4 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

RSR S.
Google Maps
★★★★★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

B1BeachLover 1.
Google Maps
★★★★☆1 year ago

I've visited Ettalong Beach this afternoon (Saturday 10/8/2024). It's easy to get here by public transport, just stop at Woy Woy train station, then catch a bus in front of Woolworths/Public Library directly to the beach with just a little bit of walking from the bus stop to the beach. The bus drivers here seems to be very nice when you ask for directions to the beach and from the beach back to the station. I really appreciate that as my phone was nearly die and was frustrated where to catch the bus and where to get off. The beach was quite quiet during this time of the year. And I really like the mountain views from here.

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Ettalong Beach, NSW 2257
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