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Avalon Beach Reserve (Des Creagh Reserve)

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 29 May 2026

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Avalon Beach Reserve (Des Creagh Reserve) is a highly rated dog-friendly park with a fenced off-leash area where dogs can safely run and play. You'll find toilets nearby.

Dog rules

Designated off-leash dog area listed by Northern Beaches Council. Dogs must be under effective control at all times. Check council signage for hours and boundaries. (Source: Northern Beaches Council — Off-leash dog areas, www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/recreation-area/avalon-beach-reserve-dog-park.)

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558A Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach NSW 2107, Australia
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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

EGEllen G.
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★★★★★1 year ago

Lovely spot beautiful day clear and sunny. Came to observe the whales frolicking off shore. Amazing.

MSMelissa S.
Google Maps
★★★★★4 years ago

A perfect little spot to listen to waves as you say "I do"

CFChris F.
Google Maps
★★★★★5 years ago

One of the prettiest spots in Sydney. The beach is always empty. Worth a day trip for sure.🙂

PPPtomg P.
Google Maps
★★★★☆6 years ago

Basically, this is Avalon beach. Nice beach, surrounded by cliffs on both side. Good waves for surfers (beginner to intermediate, looking at some of surfers who were out there). Great rock pool which gets waves as well. We enjoyed our evening watching waves and pinkish sky.

GOg O.
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★★★★★7 years ago

Avalon is just an amazing place! not many words to say, just check the pics and go if you can!!

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558A Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach NSW 2107, Australia
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