South Burnie Dog Beach
The Esplanade, South Burnie, TAS
South Burnie Dog Beach in Australia offers an expansive and rugged coastal environment for dogs and their owners. The park is characterized by its wide, sandy shoreline interspersed with significant rocky outcrops and pebble-strewn sections. This natural setting provides a large, open space ideal for off-leash exercise, as seen by the presence of dogs enjoying the surf. The ground surface varies from soft sand to harder rocky terrain, with adjacent parkland featuring well-maintained grass and paved walking paths. While the beach itself lacks fencing, the nearby recreational area includes an outdoor fitness gym equipped with several exercise machines situated on a woodchip base. Basic amenities such as trash cans are available in the park section, and some shade is provided by established trees. The atmosphere is a unique blend of natural beauty and industrial backdrop, with views of the ocean, breakwaters, and nearby woodchip processing facilities. There are no visible separate dog enclosures or agility equipment, making it a more naturalistic dog-friendly destination. The beach's gentle slope towards the water makes it accessible for dogs to swim and play in the waves.
Essential Features
Fencing
Not Fenced
Water
Available
Off-Leash
24/7 Off-Leash
Shade
Available
Separate Areas
Single Area
Lighting
Well Lit
Amenities
Toilets
Not Available
Parking
Street Only
Bins
Available
Seating
No Seating
Poop Bags
Bring Your Own
Agility Equipment
Not Available
Terrain & Features
Surface
Grass
Size
Large/Spacious
Terrain
Sloped/Hilly
Puppy Friendly
All Ages
Type
Outdoor
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
Opening Hours
Reviews
10 reviewsRated 4 stars
Great to walk your dog or have a swim
An excellent area to walk dogs off leads
Rated 4 stars
Best ever, rocks, and crab searching waves, and sand everywhere woof woof woof
Great Dog 🐕 beach highly recommend 🤩 …
Rated 5 stars
Not that big a beach no waves only usable at low tide as water comes right up beach beach not fenced so dog can run into carpark and get bowled over by young crack head drivers that Burnie is renowned for keep your car within eyeball …
Two days in a row I have been hassled by other dogs sniffing and standing over my dog who is small and these dogs were large. When I asked the owners to get them away I was treated aggressively and told to go somewhere else. My argument is if your dog is going to bother my dog then put it on a lead
It a very nice beach with often fantastic sunsets.
