Washerwomans Beach
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
Washerwomans Beach is a designated 24-hour off-leash exercise area under Shoalhaven City Council. Dogs must remain under the effective control of a competent person, wear a collar and ID tag, and their waste must be removed. Restricted, dangerous or menacing dogs are not permitted. (Source: Shoalhaven City Council.)
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.
What people say
Lovely dog friendly beach. Toilets near car park. Good place for families with a calm lagoon up one end & gentle waves for fun
One of the best dog beaches I’ve been to in NSW. Great swimming beach while we were there, fairly calm waters.
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.
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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