Horseshoe Beach Dog Off Leash Area
Horseshoe Beach Road,
Newcastle NSW,
2300
Horseshoe Beach is the closest dog-friendly beach to the centre of Newcastle. It is on the harbour side of the peninsula, on the opposite side to Nobbys Beach (where dogs are prohibited) and a short on-leash stroll to Nobbys Lighthouse. Horseshoe Beach is a great location to catch a glimpse of passing tug boats and freighters and keep an eye out for dolphins. The beach is rather small at 200m long, but the protected location on the harbour side means the water is nice and calm which is ideal for a doggy paddle. There is a large carpark on the western end and dunes behind the beach which form a natural barrier. Within the Newcastle council area dogs are only permitted off leash between sunrise and sunset.
Dog Off Leash Area Map