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Hawker Beach Dog Friendly Off Leash Area

546 Esplanade, Mount Martha, VIC

4.6(403 reviews)

Hawker Beach Dog Friendly Off Leash Area is a scenic coastal destination in Australia that combines a natural beach environment with expansive parkland. The area features a long, sandy shoreline perfect for dogs to run and swim in the clear, shallow waters. Adjacent to the beach is a large, open grassy field providing ample space for off-leash play and exercise. The landscape is varied, including rugged cliffs, rocky outcrops, and coastal vegetation. A gravel path lined with iconic, colorful beach huts runs along the top of a sea wall, offering a picturesque walking route. Access between the clifftop and the beach is facilitated by wooden staircases. While the images do not explicitly show specific amenities like water fountains, toilets, or waste stations, the area appears well-kept and offers a tranquil, natural atmosphere. The combination of different terrains—sand, grass, and dirt paths—makes it a versatile spot for various activities. The lack of formal fencing around the beach area emphasizes its open, natural character.

Essential Features

Fencing

Not Fenced

Water

Available

Off-Leash

24/7 Off-Leash

Shade

Available

Separate Areas

Single Area

Lighting

No Lighting

Amenities

Toilets

Not Available

Parking

Street Only

Bins

Not 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

Opening Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
Sunday(Today)Open 24 hours

Reviews

10 reviews
H
Heiko G.8 June 2025
5/5

Nice, not only for dogwalking

J
Jonathan P.8 June 2025
5/5

Love this beach

A
Angela M.18 May 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars

D
Dog Lover16 May 2025
5/5

I appreciate this beach for its tranquil atmosphere and suitability for relaxing with my dog. The lack of restrooms is, however, a drawback.

R
ruday L.17 Mar 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars

D
Dog Lover17 Mar 2025
4/5

Great

E
Emily R.17 Mar 2025
5/5

Beautiful beach! Less crowded than the main beach.

D
Dog Lover17 Mar 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars

T
Tonja R.15 Feb 2025
5/5

Rated 5 stars

P
Pauline S.15 Feb 2025
5/5

Dog off leash beach all day! Was there on a public holiday and it wasn’t very busy. Easy to find parking along the street and you will need to walk down quite a lot of stairs to reach the sandy beach. Away from main road and quite …