The best dog-friendly beaches on the Gold Coast
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By Danielle Reckless
Spending weekends at the beach is a quintessential Queensland pastime - for humans and dogs, too. And long walks on the beach with your significant other never look as good as they do here on the Gold Coast, where some of our most beautiful spots also happen to be dog-friendly.
Let your best mate run free with the salt in their fur and the sand between their paws at the best dog-friendly beaches on the Gold Coast.
The Spit, Southport
With long stretches of sand, rolling sand dunes and views for days, The Spit is one of the most popular spots for furry friends on the Gold Coast.
While popular, particularly on weekends, The Spit has ample parking, plenty of amenities, a flagged swimming area, dog bowls for post-dip hydration and hoses to wash off the sandy adventure.
The Seaway Kiosk serves up yummy dog-treats alongside coffee, ice-cream, fish and chips and burgers for a post-beach snack – or head to one of the nearby dog-friendly cafes.
Tallebudgera Dog Beach
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Find Tallebudgera Dog Beach on the northern end of Palm Beach for a doggy haven for your sidekick to run young, wild and free - with views stretching over to Burleigh Head National Park.
Park at the Tallebudgera Surf Life Saving Club and unleash your little dynamo when you hit the sand. The whole beach is off-leash from the top of Palm Beach to the first set of lifesaver flags.
Currumbin Creek
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Paradise for dogs big and small, Currumbin Creek's calm inlet is a great spot to swim and frolic with your pup while those wanting a little more rough and tumble can head to the dog-friendly surf beach just steps away.
Currumbin is always clean and well kept, with some local spots to take your dog for stick collecting before wandering along the golden sand of Currumbin Creek up until the inlet.
Pup-friendly Dune Café is only a short stroll away if you’re looking to re-fuel or caffeinate.
Biggera Waters Beach
It’s a dog’s life at Biggera Waters Beach in the early morning or late afternoon. The small beachy area off Marine Parade is lesser known but just as thrilling for those wishing to run amuck.
Time restrictions do apply for the dog off-leash swimming area which is open daily from 5am – 8am and from 4pm – 7pm only. At other times during the day, a leash is required to keep your furry tots in toe.
There is a path that runs right along the beach so you can avoid sandy shoes and admire the Surfers Paradise views while your hound acquires enough sand for the both of you to bring back to the car.
Muriel Henchman Park Beach, Main Beach
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Muriel Henchman Park in Main Beach marks the start of the dog-friendly beach leading up to The Spit and provides access to both the Broadwater and beachside.
For a view over the harbour and a less populated place for your pooch to stretch his legs, this little gem is sure to get the tails wagging and a good game of fetch going away from the crowds.
Paradise Point
For those living on the northern end of the Gold Coast, Paradise Point is the spot to bring your dog. The off-leash dog area is at the foreshore, adjacent Paradise Point Parklands (running from the northern platform to Sovereign Mile Bridge) and the calm waters are perfect for cooling off.
Want to swap beaches for fresh water swimming holes? Check out these dog-friendly campgrounds near the Gold Coast where you can swim by day and roast marshmallows by night. Or if you feel like continuing the beach adventures further north, dicover the best dog friendly beaches in Brisbane.
