Mackarel Beach
Mackarel Beach is a dog-friendly beach in Great Mackerel Beach where dogs can enjoy off-leash play along the sand.
Dog rules
Designated off-leash area with timed restrictions. Dogs permitted between jetty and northernmost houses.
At a glance
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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
Great beach and quiet place for the weekend. Lots of things to do and just a 30min ferry ride from palm Beach. There are walking tracks to West Head, great fishing off the wharf and swimming is of course great. They have a little library on the wharf as well. Very relaxing spot in the north side of Sydney
A brilliantly restored 60’s beach house - can’t believe it’s right on the beach … fabulous hosts!
My favourite spot around Sydney. You can get there only by boat or a hard-level bushwalk. No vehicles allowed. People use wheelbarrows to transport the goods from the jetty to their houses. The beach is also nice
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How we know this
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