Carrum Beach Dog Off Leash Area

628 Johnson Avenue, Carrum VIC, 3197


Carrum Beach is 2 km long and is bordered by the Patterson river to the north. Be careful near the river mouth, as there is a deep tidal channel and strong tidal currents in the river and over the adjoining bars.

There is a lovely playground at the Carrum Foreshore near the Surf Life Saving Club which is mainly fenced. Next to the playground, which has a soft sandy base, are two shelters each with a table and BBQs. There are also toilets, water tap, wooden deck chairs for adults and beach showers.

Beside the Patterson River there is a grassy park known as the Beauty Spot which has three unshaded tables, BBQs and a statue to remember the heroes of Carrum who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1914-1919. This is a nice spot, usually protected from the wind, for a picnic. There is a seat beside the river to watch the fishing and pleasure boats go to and from the bay.

Access for Dogs:

The following regulations apply for the northern part of the beach (north of McLeod Road).

Summer Foreshore Dog Regulations (1 November - 31 March)

• Between sunrise and 10am dogs are permitted off leash on sand only
  
• Between 10am and 7:30pm dogs are prohibited on sand
  
• Between 7:30pm and sunrise dogs must be on leash on sand

Winter Foreshore Dog Regulations (1 April - 31 October)

• Between 11am and 3pm it is an on leash area.
  
• At all other times of the day it is an off leash area on sand only.

The following regulations apply for the southern part of the beach (between Old Post Office Lane and Osprey Lane)

Summer Foreshore Dog Regulations (1 November - 31 March)

• Between 7:30pm and 10am off leash area on sand only
  
• Between 10am and 7:30pm dogs are prohibited on sand

Winter Foreshore Dog Regulations (1 April - 31 October)

• 24 hr off leash area. All day off leash area on sand only