Dog-Friendly Beaches, Gold Coast
Only a handful of Gold Coast beaches welcome dogs — these are the ones, complete. Council rules set the on-lead and off-lead zones and they do change, so check the signage at the entrance before unclipping.
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Only a handful of beaches welcome dogs, and this is all of them — check the signage for lead rules before unclipping. — Sunny 🐾
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The Spit
The Spit The Spit is one of those rare Gold Coast spots that feels like a secret even though everyone knows about it. It's a sandy… See times & book
Palm Beach
Gold Coast Palm Beach is where the Gold Coast gets a bit of itself back. It's a wide, generous stretch of sand with real room to… See times & book
Burleigh Heads Dog Beach
Burleigh Heads Dog Beach Burleigh Heads Dog Beach is where the southern end of Burleigh meets the water in the most delightfully relaxed way. You'll… See times & bookAll Dog-Friendly Beaches, Gold Coast
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Common questions
Which Gold Coast beaches are patrolled?
Palm Beach — 1 of the 4 beaches here have lifeguard patrols.
Which beaches allow dogs?
The Spit, Palm Beach and Burleigh Heads Dog Beach and 1 more are marked dog-friendly — check signage for on-lead and off-lead zones.
Which beach should I pick?
The Spit, Palm Beach and Burleigh Heads Dog Beach are the most complete listings here — conditions, access and photos on each page.