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Washerwomans Beach

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Updated 19 May 2026

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Washerwomans Beach is an off-leash dog beach with calm water and a sheltered lagoon at one end. The gentle waves and family-friendly atmosphere make it a relaxed spot. Toilets are near the car park, and there's good parking.

Dog rules

–Check signage for off-leash hours and boundaries. Dogs must be under effective control at all times.

At a glance

Off-leash areaAdmin team verified
Calm, shallow water — good for dogsFrom reviews
Water accessFrom reviews
Parking nearbyFrom reviews
Toilets nearbyFrom reviews
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Washerwomans Beach, Bendalong NSW 2539
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Bendalong Point
500m
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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

LLeone
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★★★★☆9 months ago

Lovely dog friendly beach. Toilets near car park. Good place for families with a calm lagoon up one end & gentle waves for fun

JKJason K.
Google Maps
★★★★★3 years ago

One of the best dog beaches I’ve been to in NSW. Great swimming beach while we were there, fairly calm waters.

JCJo C.
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★★★★★5 months ago

Great spot for a day on the beach for the whole family.

ECEm C.
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★★★★★1 year ago

Always love my visits to Washerwomans, having a swim and a walk along the beach. Sometimes you can catch the dolphins out the back or seals around the rocks.

GEG E.
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★★★☆☆1 year ago

Washerwomans Beach was OK. Lots of seaweed, and the day I went it was very windy. Waves were damning and I could barely keep myself up. There are definitely better beaches that you can go to instead. If you want, you can check it out but I probably wouldn’t go back. The water is pretty but similar to other beaches nearby. I do like though how there’s bathrooms and some benches nearby.

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Washerwomans Beach, Bendalong NSW 2539
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