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Puckey's Beach

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Updated 26 June 2026

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Puckey's Beach is an off-leash green zone beach with good parking, toilets, and space to spread out. It's close to the lifesavers' patrol area, so human swimmers can enjoy the water too. Check signage for current zone boundaries.

Dog rules

Off-leash is permitted in the designated green-zone section of this beach only; dogs must stay on-leash elsewhere. Check the signs at the beach for the off-leash zone boundary.

At a glance

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Puckey's Beach, 2 Elliotts Rd, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519, Australia
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Before you go

  • ℹ️Dogs allowed at certain times/areas — check official source for details.
  • 💧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

TGTurlough G.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 year ago

This is an awesome beach and there’s also enough leash area for doggies

JSJosh S.
Google Maps
★☆☆☆☆1 year ago

Apparently the Wollongong Council has decided they're not as dog friendly as previously mentioned. Dogs only allowed on leash at certain times.

TTones
Google Maps
★★★★☆2 years ago

Good dog beach, plenty of space. Not far from lifesavers either so humans can get a good swim and enjoy also. Good parking even on a nice summers day. There is also a great walking trail near by. Only negative is something that can’t be prevented, due to the nature of the sand and the fact that it is slightly darker, it gets a lot hotter than other dog beaches. Do not take your dog here on a very warm day, they will burn their paws on the walk back up. Tip: it can be tricky to find the dog section of the beach, look for the dirt trail on the right of the parking, head up there and then turn left. From there you will see signs pointing to the leashed and unleashed sections of the beach.

ANAlice N.
Google Maps
★★★★★4 years ago

Randomly found this beach and it was dog friendly. It was our baby's first time on the beach and she really enjoyed it. We will be looking for more dog friendly beaches that isn't too busy!

SSMARTFITZ
Google Maps
★★★★★6 months ago

Amazing Beach, great for walking with your beast friend..

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Puckey's Beach, 2 Elliotts Rd, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519, Australia
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