Dogs in Public Places
There are a number of recreational areas within the Coffs Harbour LGA in which dogs are allowed to be exercised. The provision of these areas is important for the exercise and socialisation of animals as well as for recreational use by owners.
Dogs in public places are generally required to be on a leash and under the effective control of a competent person.
However, dogs may be exercised, unrestrained, in the following leash free areas.
LEASH FREE AREAS: | MAP: |
|---|---|
| Park Beach South - Coffs Harbour |  (515KB) |
Thompson Road Dog Exercise area - Coffs Harbour |
(207KB) |
Boambee Beach - Coffs Harbour |
(404KB) |
Hearns Lake Beach - Woolgoolga |
(412KB) |
Darkum Beach - Woolgoolga North |
(446KB) |
Corindi/Pipe Clay Beach - Arrawarra North |
(231KB) |
Emerald Beach (north of Fiddamans Creek) |
(191KB) |
Woolgoolga Back Beach |
(412KB) |
OWNERS PLEASE NOTE:
Although you are allowed to have your dog off the leash in leash free areas, your animal is to be kept under direct supervision and control.
DOGS ARE BANNED FROM: | MAP: |
|---|---|
Bonville Beach South of Bonville Creek |
(286KB) |
Sawtell Beach, Reserve, Rock Pool - Sawtell |
(391KB) |
Jetty Beach |
(404KB) |
Park Beach |
(515KB) |
Diggers Beach |
(515KB) |
Emerald Beach South Of Fiddamans Creek |
(191KB) |
Sandy Beach |
(412KB) |
Woolgoolga Main Beach |
(446KB) |
DOGS ARE PROHIBITED FROM:
- Children's play apparatus
- Playing fields (where signposted)
- School grounds
- Public food preparation areas
- Public bathing areas (where signposted)
- Shopping areas (where signposted)
- Wildlife protection areas
Owners who fail to keep their dogs leashed in public places (leash free areas excepted) or take their dogs into prohibited places will be issuedon the spot fines up to $880.
Picking up after your pet
Dog waste must also be picked up in public areas. Animal faeces poses a potential threat to the community as well as an environmental hazard. Failure to pick up after your pet can also attract an on the spot fine of $275.
Biodegradable dog waste bags are now available for free at dispensers located at the following beaches and parks in Coffs Harbour.
BIO-BAG DISPENSER LOCATIONS:
- Arrawarra Beach
- Mullawarra Beach
- Mullaway Beach
- Darkum Beach (via Darkum Headland Rd)
- Hearns Lake Beach (main access point at Hearns Lake)
- Emerald Beach (near leash-free area north of Fiddamans Creek)
- Moonee Beach
- Sapphire Beach
- Korora Bay Beach
- Thompsons Park (on Thompsons Rd)
