New Brighton Beach
New Brighton Beach is a dog-friendly beach in New Brighton with space for your dog to explore off lead.
Dog rules
Off-leash in the inter-tidal zone only, from Strand Street extending south to the Brunswick River northern breakwall. Dogs must be kept off the dunes and dune rehabilitation areas.
At a glance
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.
- 🧱No confirmed fencing — keep your dog on lead if unsure.
What people say
Excellent beach. Lovely locals. Respectful dog owners. Surf not patrolled and can get dangerous if not a local and aware. Stick to the shallows.
Lovely beach. A large section is dog friendly. It is never too crowded. Surf is variable as is fishing.
Excellent family beach which caters for our four-legged family members. Beautiful sand and great for children. Plenty of parking.
A hidden gem of a beach, with some beautiful almost untouched bushland nearby. Such as the Optus track, a lovely 2 to 3 hr walk starting at beach.
Beautiful, forever changing beach. Beware of submerged rocks at high tide
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How we know this
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