Bark at the Beach
Bark at the Beach is a dog-friendly park in Thirroul. Just 350m away, McCauley’s Beach is a great nearby beach to visit with your dog.
Dog rules
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times in public spaces. Dogs are not allowed within 10 metres of children's play areas or areas where food is prepared or eaten (except outdoor dining areas of cafes/restaurants that allow dogs). Dogs are prohibited from school grounds, childcare centres, rock platforms, wildlife protection areas, and any area with signage indicating dogs are prohibited. Dog owners must clean up after their dogs. Source: Wollongong City Council – Dog Beaches and Parks (wollongong.nsw.gov.au/places/dog-beaches-and-parks)
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
Great spot for fishing, worming and taking your dog , toilets not far away and fast food stores near by
Always a friendly place to bring your dogs. Have been coming to this beach for over 10 years now. Easy street parking available, shower, shallow inlet for little kids or dogs to play in and the ocean for those views. During drizzle days the mountain views are spectacular with low clouds and mist in the back drop. Rock areas for those who enjoy exploring. There are bins and doggy bags so please pick up your doggy poop and help keep our Australian beaches beautiful and clean. There are no toilet facilities here and little shade. But further down the road about a 2 minute drive is a large kids park with these facilities and shops close by for food or shopping.
Easy access and parking. Clean beach and very polite people. We didn't see rubbish or dogs poos around. It was a great day with my furry friends!!
Great walking beach for dogs and humans all year round. Love the friendliness of people and their puppers.
Absolutely great beach. Took my dog their today for his 2nd birthday, first time at the beach and he ran round and made lots of nice friends. Definitely taking him back
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How we know this
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