Sandbar Beach
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Sandbar Beach is a dog-friendly beach with a designated off-leash area where dogs can roam freely. Some conditions apply, so it's worth checking before you visit.
Dog rules
Off-leash is permitted in the designated central section of Sandbar Beach, between 5am–9am and 5pm–8pm. Dogs must be on-leash outside those hours. Dogs are prohibited at the National Park end to the south and on-leash at the Cellito headland to the north. Stay 50 metres from patrolled swimming areas.
At a glance
On & off-leash zonesAdmin team verified
Sandbar NSW 2428
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
★★★★★5 years ago
Love this place Great 4wd Dog friendly beach, has the best of both worlds, Surf on one side and calm lagoon on the other. The Sand is often quiet soft so make sure to adjust tyre pressure's accordingly. You also require a Midcoast council permit for the beach aswell, they can be purchased from the store at the caravan park(at entrance to access track) or other locations mentioned on the council website.
★★★★☆5 years ago
Lots of good places if you stay at the caravan park...hard to park if you dont Good fishing ... great swimming
★★★★★10 months ago
This beach has so lovely view with clear waters and big rock formations. Really, love this. The tides were strong when we went though. There are not much people in this area so, its bit quiet.
★★★★★2 years ago
Cracker spot. Absolute beaut place. Took 4WD down this morning, hauled in a huge 40cm sea bream! Stunning view between the lake and the ocean. Will be coming back again!
★★★★★5 years ago
Beware! You need to have a permit and only for AWD vehicles and you have to have experience driving on sand dunes. Approach road is dirt road and at places there are pot holes. If you pass thru all, hurdles you will have great time both at the beach n lake next to it.
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