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Central Coast Dog Beaches (NSW): The 9 Beaches Where Dogs Can Be Off Leash, Plus the Council Rules and Fines
Dogs can be off leash at nine Central Coast beaches. Central Coast Council says dogs are prohibited on any beach not specifically designated as an off-leash exercise area. The council’s list has 16 off-leash areas in all, including seven parks and ovals. Everything below comes from the council’s dog parks, beaches and off-leash locations page and its pages for each beach, read on 9 November 2026.