South Golden Beach
South Golden Beach is an open, uncrowded far north coast beach where dogs can run off-leash along the intertidal zone. Access runs from Gloria Street north towards Billinudgel Nature Reserve, with dogs kept off the dunes and rehabilitation areas. It is a wide, easygoing beach for long walks, firm-sand running and plenty of space by the water.
Dog rules
Off-leash is permitted in the designated section only — from Gloria Street north to the Billinudgel Nature Reserve boundary — and dogs must remain within the inter-tidal zone, off the dunes. Dogs must be on-leash outside this section. Dogs are prohibited in Billinudgel Nature Reserve and in the stretch between Ocean Avenue and Gloria Street.
At a glance
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
We’ve been going here everyday after my partner gets home from dayshift. It’s great. The dogs love it.
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How we know this
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