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Terrigal Haven

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 24 May 2026

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Terrigal Haven is a scenic spot at the southern end of Terrigal with a boat ramp, cafes and a new boardwalk. It is a designated off-leash location, well regarded locally as one of the best dog spots in the area. There is plenty of parking, though it gets busy on weekends, with toilets, BBQ facilities and drinking water on hand. A great off-leash spot with a lovely outlook.

Dog rules

Listed on the Central Coast Council off-leash dog areas page. Dogs must be under effective control at all times. Check council signage for hours, boundaries, and any time restrictions.

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Terrigal Haven, Terrigal NSW 2260, Australia
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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

BTBrad T.
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★★★★★5 years ago

Great facilities. Boat ramp. Cafes and easily accessible with new boardwalk. Best dog park in the area. Well worth a visit.

NCNerine C.
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★★★★★2 years ago

This is a beach located at Broken Head which is at the southern end of Terrigal Beach. The views are amazing. It’s a protected boat harbour with a boat ramp, fishing charters, swimming, scuba diving, snorkelling, picnic and BBQ facilities. The Haven is protected by the 20m high Broken Head and the Skillion, both composed of rich fossil 200 million years old. It’s only a small beach, 0.2 km long. In my opinion, this is a nicer place than the other beaches in Terrigal. There’s quite a big parking available and also toilets, including disabled toilets. There’s seating available along with the BBQ facilities but these are quite popular and can be claimed fast. There’s a couple of cafe/restaurants that you can get something to eat. Well worth the visit.

SGshannon G.
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★★★★★3 years ago

Beautiful place has a Cafe close by and tons of parking available and small beach area and tables and chairs

GWGioconda W.
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★★★★★5 years ago

A beautiful place to visit with the family including the dog! Plenty of parking but it gets very busy especially on weekends. A few cafes to chose from to eat but once again, very busy so be prepared to wait.

HWHemal W.
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★★★★★7 years ago

Ended up here, cause the other beaches were crowded and there was no parking. This place had plenty of parking. Had a picnic under the trees, then got into the nice cold water and then did a short stroll to the lookout points and the rocks at the bottom. The beach is fairly small and there weren't too many waves. But it was a nice place to relax. There was a BBQ pit as well and a few restaurants. There was a ramp as well to unload the boats.

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