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Warilla Beach

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 12 May 2026

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Warilla Beach is a dog-friendly beach in Warilla with on-leash walking areas. Just 250m away, Warilla Beach Cafe is a nearby option to stop in after your walk.

Dog rules

Dogs must be kept on a leash and under effective control at all times in public places except in designated off-leash areas. Dog owners must clean up after their dogs. Source: Shellharbour City Council – Dog Friendly Spaces (shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/parks-and-playgrounds/dog-friendly-spaces)

At a glance

On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
Water accessFrom reviews
Parking nearbyFrom reviews
Toilets nearbyFrom reviews
Warilla Beach, New South Wales
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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

CJCarlos J.
Google Maps
★★★★★11 months ago

Yes we love ❤️ Warilla Beach and you can enjoy 😉 a walk by the lake as well at the same time and you can enjoy catching a fish or two you can put your boat in at the ramp and enjoy going out to sea 🌊 and enjoy deep sea fishing and you enjoy seeing 🐳 Whales from here and do some beach fishing or surfing 🏄‍♀️ and you can enjoy the park and enjoy your family and friends while having a picnic or a BBQ or Two park your car here and we would love to see you here ❤️❤️🌹🌹😀🍓🥭😇not quite like heaven but a second best here on earth 🌍 or the world 🌎

JHJohn H.
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★★★★★4 years ago

Beautiful ocean beach, 3 km long, great walk Wingdang Island at Northern end.Great lifesavers for swimming protection at Warilla Beautiful soft sand.

AArrow
Google Maps
★★★★★5 years ago

The best beach for an all round family young and old it has so much to offer it has toilets and showers and also has a awesome takeaway shop 🍔🍟 great place to take a boat or the jet sky

SSandeep
Google Maps
★★★★★5 months ago

Nice place for evening walk.

AAAndrew A.
Google Maps
★★★★★2 years ago

A great south coast beach with easy access and nice flat entry from the car park. Nice grassed areas for gazebos. Water is beautiful and clean with lakes at the northern and southern ends.

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Warilla Beach, New South Wales
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