Racecourse Beach
Racecourse Beach is a beach in Bawley Point. 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
Beaches managed by Shoalhaven City Council are on-leash by default under the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998. We haven’t been able to confirm from a council source that this specific beach is council-managed — it’s likely, but please check on-site signage or contact Shoalhaven City Council before visiting with a dog.
At a glance
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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
First time staying at Tasman Holiday Park Racecourse Beach and from the moment we turned left into the grounds from the main road, I was impressed at how well maintained the park looked. We arrived after reception hours. Thankfully they sent a message a few hours before with all the information I needed including collection of our key/location of our site as we stayed on an ensuite site which looked just like the pictures! Shower had great pressure and temperature. Nice and clean, you wouldn't think you were camping! The attached undercover BBQ plate & sink area was also clean and so handy! About a minutes walk over the dune to the gorgeous beach, the pool area is resort like with nice hamptons style lounges and a slide for the kids. Kangaroos in the mornings & ducks waddling around the place. We stayed for 2 nights and wished we had booked for longer. We will definitely be back! Thank you to the team at Tasman Bawley Point for lovely service and keeping it so well maintained!
Horrible facilities. Toilets and showers were always in a horrible condition and smelt like leaking sewerage (from the outside, inside was worse). Powered site poles are too far away from "powered sites", couldn't connect to the water mains for the first time in years of camping. No grey water waste so everyone just dumps it out on their site. Kids playground is good and location right on the beach is ideal, the park just needs an uplift. Cabins might be the go if staying.
This Beach is Just Beautiful!!! I love it's apart of the tasman holiday park. The Beach water is clear and blue. So peaceful. Such serenity. Only one blue bottle was seen and washed up. The sea shells on this beach are HUGGEE!! My sons had a blast finding them, considering their size it wasn't hard. Great family Beach ⛱ 😎
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How we know this
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