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Shellharbour North Beach

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 12 May 2026

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Shellharbour North Beach is a dog-friendly beach in Shellharbour with on-leash walking areas. There's calm, shallow water here too — great for puppies learning to swim. Just 50m away, Little Park 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
Calm, shallow water — good for dogsFrom reviews
Water accessFrom reviews
Drinking waterFrom reviews
Parking nearbyFrom reviews
Toilets nearbyFrom reviews
Grassy areaFrom reviews
Shellharbour North Beach, Shellharbour NSW 2529
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Before you go

  • 🌳No shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
  • 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.

What people say

RRebecca
Google Maps
★★★★☆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.

AYAnthony Y.
Google Maps
★★★☆☆4 years ago

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

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

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

RRheannon
Google Maps
★★★★★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.

NNNic N.
Google Maps
★★★★☆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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Shellharbour North Beach, Shellharbour NSW 2529
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