Shellharbour North Beach

Dogs not permitted

Updated 27 June 2026

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Shellharbour North Beach is a beach. Dogs are not currently allowed at this beach.

Dog rules

Dogs are not permitted on Shellharbour North Beach at any time. Shellharbour Council does not designate any of its ocean beaches as off-leash areas. Dogs are welcome on a leash in nearby parks and at the Shellharbour dog-friendly spaces.

At a glance

Calm, shallow water — good for dogsFrom reviews
Parking nearbyFrom reviews
Toilets nearbyFrom reviews
Grassy areaFrom reviews
Shellharbour North Beach, Shellharbour NSW 2529

Before you go

  • 🚫Official source advises dogs are not allowed — we don't recommend visiting with your dog.

What people say

★★★★1 year ago

Great little spot for reflection or hanging with the kids. Lots of joggers pass by here as there is a great path too. The rock plateau with its little rock pools and seagulls bathing in the shallows is fun to watch and walk around. You can also walk out onto the breakwall. The boats in the harbour are picturesque. There is the option of the odd bench or stone, and plenty of grass or shell grit to sit on. There is a little sand with shallow water which is perfect for small children. The ocean pool looks great and there were people soaking up the sun there and one swimming in a wetsuit - presumably for warmth as it's September. There is a water station for drinking water on the northern side of the toilets at the pool. Toilets at both ends of the carpark. One in the playground, and one behind the pool. Go to South beach which is just around the other side of the rock plateau for a sandy beach with waves.

★★★☆☆4 years ago

Not really a beach, more a swimming pool and park with small amount of sand

★★★★1 year ago

Just love ❤️ having a walk by the beach and Barrack Point And a swim and fishing 🎣 meeting with friends and family

★★★★★2 years ago

Great spot to hang out and cool off on a hot day. Over near the boat ramp there's a big area to for a picnic to get away from the crowd.

★★★★5 years ago

The beach is small and protected by a sea wall with a boat ramp and a few craft bobbing about. Nice to have the amenities close by across the road and the grassy edge is great for people who don't like sand. Definitely great for walks along the sea front on the created walkway.

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