Sunshine Beach Dog Off Leash Area - Beach Access #29 and North is a services in Sunshine Beach, NSW, Australia. It has a 4.6/5 rating from 422 Google reviews.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Sunshine Beach Dog Off Leash Area - Beach Access #29 and North
Sunshine Beach · Services
BeachfrontOcean ViewDog Friendly
4.6/5
(422 reviews)
The long staircase down from Seaview Terrace is the price of admission, and most dogs think it's worth it. From Beach Access #29 heading north, the sand opens up into a wide, exposed stretch where dogs run off-leash into proper ocean surf. The community here is easy-going, early-rising, and genuinely dog-obsessed. Lifeguards patrol the adjacent patrolled beach, which adds a layer of reassurance if your dog has ideas about swimming further than intended. No shade, no gentle shallows, and limited parking mean you want to arrive before 6:30am on busy mornings. The open sea can be too rough for smaller or nervous dogs. Worth knowing: when high tide swallows Noosa's dog beach, this is the local fallback.
Opening Hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- Sunday12am – 11:59pm
Contact
- Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach QLD 4567
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What People Say
Dyllan Heddles2 months ago
I stayed at Sunshine Beach for 5 days as a little puppy holiday, and honestly it was amazing. The beach, the ocean, the sand… everything about it just felt relaxing and easy to enjoy. Watching all the dogs running around and playing was a highlight, and it really added to the whole experience. There are also plenty of dog friendly cafés nearby, which made it super convenient and enjoyable to bring the pup along everywhere. The whole area just feels very welcoming if you’ve got a dog. The only downside I’d mention is that parking can be a bit tricky, especially if you’re driving during busier times. But aside from that, it’s a fantastic spot and I’d definitely go back.
Anjana Iroshan9 months ago
Absolutely love the off-leash area at Sunshine Beach (Access #29 and north)! 🐾 The wide sandy stretch is perfect for dogs to run free and splash in the waves. It’s clean, peaceful, and has a friendly community of dog owners.
Sam Nicholls8 months ago
Wonderful part of the Australian Coastline, Super chilled and Dogs having a great time off the Leash. Patrolled Beach out the front of Sunshine Beach Surf Life Savings Club. Happy and Helpful Lifeguards.
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