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Queensland","title":"Title",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"content":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EIt’s not often that your pooch has a taste of freedom in public. But just this once, you’re welcome to forgo the leash, with a day spent frolicking in the sand and sea with pooch in tow. While not all of Queensland’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-see-and-do/beaches?redirect=/Things-to-See-and-Do/Sun-Surf-Sand/Beaches\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eeye-catching beaches\u003C/a\u003E happily welcome dogs, there’s a significant few that do. Let us help guide you and your four-legged friend on your next day out, with our list to the best dog-friendly beaches in Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe Spit, Gold Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_414830\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414830\" class=\"wp-image-414830 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"The Spit | best dog-friendly beaches Queensland\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/photographypeterwheeler-instagram-61-ig-1839740334486494612_3717244015-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"The Spit | best dog-friendly beaches Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/photographypeterwheeler-instagram-61-ig-1839740334486494612_3717244015-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/photographypeterwheeler-instagram-61-ig-1839740334486494612_3717244015-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-414830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/photographypeterwheeler/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@photographypeterwheeler\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/the-spit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThis Gold Coast icon\u003C/a\u003E on the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast/places-to-visit/northern-gold-coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Enorthern end of the district\u003C/a\u003E is the gateway to the Broadwater and the open ocean. Luckily for dog-lovers, the local favourite doesn’t just accommodate your fishing and swimming cravings, but \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/12/05/dog-friendly-beaches-gold-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ewelcomes any four-legged friends\u003C/a\u003E too. Walk your way down to the far end of the spit and you’ll come across plenty of dogs frolicking off-leash. Muriel Henchman Avenue marks the start of this designated off-leash area, which stretches north to the sea wall.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDeception Bay, Moreton Bay\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENeighbouring \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/deception-bay\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDeception Bay\u003C/a\u003E is just as enthusiastic about man’s best friend. Drive just 30 kilometres out of Brisbane’s borders and you’ll come across the growing residential area which offers access to both river and bay. With ample boating, fishing and picnicking available, it’s families who really prosper here. The kids can take to the skatepark or cycleway while dogs enjoy the stretch of off-leash space running between Seaview Parade and Windlass Street, and between Wallin Avenue and Joseph Crescent.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ERed Beach, Bribie Island\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_414828\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414828\" class=\"wp-image-414828 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"Red Beach Bribie Island | best dog-friendly beaches Queensland\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bribie-island-sunset-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Red Beach Bribie Island | best dog-friendly beaches Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bribie-island-sunset.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bribie-island-sunset-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bribie-island-sunset-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-414828\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/neelleader/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@neelleader\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENestled within picturesque \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/brisbane/places-to-visit/moreton-bay-region\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMoreton Bay\u003C/a\u003E you’ll find \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/bribie-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBribie Island\u003C/a\u003E. Conveniently connected to the mainland by a bridge, this natural wonderland is an \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/09/20/pet-friendly-holidays-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eeasy day trip\u003C/a\u003E from Brisbane CBD. Despite the many national parks fringing it, Red Beach is one of the state’s more dog-friendly beaches, and contains a designated off-leash area for the furry to run free across its dunes.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWarana Beach, Sunshine Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-id/explore-queensland/sunshine-coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESunshine Coast\u003C/a\u003E’s 100-kilometres of famed beaches aren’t just suitable for the two-legged, but there’s plenty of sand throughout the ample stretch that \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/11/30/dog-friendly-beaches-on-the-sunshine-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eare considered dog-friendly\u003C/a\u003E. Pooches have the entirety of Warana Beach at their disposal; the unpatrolled beach may not be suitable for swimming, but it’s ideal for throwing a stick around. Certain access points are required for dogs (points 229-238) and they are not permitted in the dunes or in the Warana Foreshore Bushland Reserve.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EHome Beach, North Stradbroke Island\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_414829\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414829\" class=\"wp-image-414829 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"Home Beach, Stradbroke Island | best dog-friendly beaches Queensland\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/kayleigh_specht-instagram-61-ig-17870075920615476-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Home Beach, Stradbroke Island | best dog-friendly beaches Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/kayleigh_specht-instagram-61-ig-17870075920615476-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/kayleigh_specht-instagram-61-ig-17870075920615476-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-414829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kayleigh_specht/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@kayleigh_specht\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESlightly further afield, a short ferry trip away from \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/cleveland-nandeebieindillie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECleveland\u003C/a\u003E sits \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/brisbane/places-to-visit/north-stradbroke-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENorth Stradbroke Island\u003C/a\u003E. One of Queensland’s best-kept secrets, this island could well be paradise for both man and dog. The postcard-perfect area is awash with pristine sandy beaches, regular swell, and is considered largely to be off-leash (\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/04/18/camping-with-dogs-near-brisbane/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ecampgrounds included\u003C/a\u003E), though restrictions do apply around the popular precincts of Amity Point and Flinders Beach.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ESunshine Beach, Sunshine Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn the cusp of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/noosa-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENoosa National Park\u003C/a\u003E sits a bountiful off-leash area that belongs to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/sunshine-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESunshine Beach\u003C/a\u003E. The coastal hamlet is a favourite amongst locals, courtesy of its cluster of cafes, beachside surf club, wide beach, and dog-friendly atmosphere. If your dog still has plenty of energy to spare, and some board skills for that matter, neighbouring Noosa annually hosts the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/12/12/noosa-festival-of-surfing/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENoosa Festival of Surfing\u003C/a\u003E, where pooches are allowed to compete in specific events.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBurrum Heads and Dundowran Beach, Hervey Bay\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMeandering your way along the idyllic Fraser Coast, just a short drive from the hub of Hervey Bay you’ll come to greet \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/burrum-heads\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBurrum Heads\u003C/a\u003E. The quiet fishing village where river and ocean greet doesn’t just attract those who enjoy casting a line, but dog-lovers courtesy of the bounty of dog-friendly beaches (\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/05/24/dog-friendly-cottages-holiday-homes-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eand holiday rentals\u003C/a\u003E) that call the area home. It’s along Riverview Drive and the Foreshore that you’ll find the majority of these.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ENudgee Beach Reserve, Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_414835\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414835\" class=\"wp-image-414835 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"Nudgee Beach | best dog-friendly beaches Queensland\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ngairenaran-instagram-61-ig-1773788197429726509_44904043-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Nudgee Beach | best dog-friendly beaches Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-414835\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ngairenaran/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@ngairenaran\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBrisbane itself is home to just as many \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/09/26/brisbane-dog-beach/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Edog-friendly \u003C/a\u003Ebeaches as the rest of the state. Make your way half an hour north from the city centre and you’ll find \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/nudgee-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENudgee Beach Reserve\u003C/a\u003E. Instead of a golden sand welcome though, expect mudflats, so a visit is best avoided if your pooch has just been bathed. At low tide, dogs are free to roam and swim to their heart’s content. Nearby, Tuckeroo Park is a dedicated dog swimming area.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EUrangan, Hervey Bay\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETucked into the Fraser Coast is little-known \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/urangan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EUrangan\u003C/a\u003E. The \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/fraser-coast/places-to-visit/hervey-bay\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHervey Bay\u003C/a\u003E precinct tends to attract whale watchers and fishermen by the truck-load thanks to its lengthy pier and ample marina, but that’s not to say it doesn’t cater well to families, dogs included. While not exactly free to roam without regulation, dogs are allowed within designated precincts. They can foray on the Urangan foreshore between Margaret Street and Churchill Street all-day. From 3pm, dogs can venture between Urangan’s famed pier and the aquarium.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPallarenda Beach, Townsville\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_414839\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414839\" class=\"wp-image-414839 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"Pallarenda Beach | best dog-friendly beaches Queensland\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/leviroytheadventuredog-instagram-61-ig-1636047765380763502_5775013703-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Pallarenda Beach | best dog-friendly beaches Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/leviroytheadventuredog-instagram-61-ig-1636047765380763502_5775013703-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/leviroytheadventuredog-instagram-61-ig-1636047765380763502_5775013703-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-414839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/leviandfrankieroy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@leviandfrankiero\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile fellow northern hub \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/townsville-north-queensland/places-to-visit/townsville-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETownsville\u003C/a\u003E isn’t lacking in space, it boasts just one off-leash beach for dogs to enjoy, which means it can get rather busy at times. Concluding our list of best dog-friendly beaches in Queensland is Pallarenda Beach sits opposite \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/townsville-north-queensland/places-to-visit/magnetic-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMagnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E, with the dog-friendly section accessible between gates 9 and 10 off Cape Pallarenda Road. Conveniently it’s not just plenty of parking that’s provided here, but doggie bags at the entrance.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EEllis Beach, Cairns\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps Queensland’s most pet-adoring precinct is \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cairns-and-northern-beaches\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E, with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETropical North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E’s main city home to a total of 47 different dog-friendly walks and a fair handful of dog-friendly beaches. One of the district’s stand-outs is Ellis Beach, where pooches can explore from the rocks at the southern end. Slightly further afield, there’s plenty more including Trinity Beach, Bramston Beach, Machans Beach, Buchans Point, Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach and even the famed Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas included.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EShoal Point Beach, Mackay\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo round up our list of best dog-friendly beaches in Queensland is \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/shoal-point\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EShoal Point\u003C/a\u003E. Nestled in amongst the beaches and rainforest within the city of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-mackay-region/places-to-visit/mackay-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMackay\u003C/a\u003E, Shoal Point is home to a stunning stretch of sand which is ideal for photo opportunities at low tide. You’ll also find an off-leash dog beach with access available from Williams Avenue.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"geo-post-8290\" class=\"geo geo-post\" style=\"display: none\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"latitude\"\u003E-27.532317\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"longitude\"\u003E153.462608\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1586832321000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EQueensland’s local pups have sniffed out the best beaches.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"dog-friendly-beaches-queensland","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/rodetravels-instagram-61-ig-17951765800295779.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/rodetravels-instagram-61-ig-17951765800295779.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}}},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"Explore 12 of the best dog-friendly beaches in Queensland","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/in/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Beaches","url":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches.html"},{"active":true,"title":"Best dog-friendly beaches Queensland","url":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/best-dog-friendly-beaches-queensland.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2020_GC_TheSpit_Beaches_PetFriendly_@rodetravels.jpg","alt":"The Spit | Gold Coast dog beaches","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Sarah Bristow","resourcePath":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/best-dog-friendly-beaches-queensland/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2020-05-08T12:30:17.225Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/p/pZkvHY4rgWa9z9nLWRp2/profile.profile.image","alt":"Sarah Bristow"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIt’s not often that your pooch has a taste of freedom in public. But just this once, you’re welcome to forgo the leash, with a day spent frolicking in the sand and sea with pooch in tow. While not all of Queensland’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-see-and-do/beaches?redirect=/Things-to-See-and-Do/Sun-Surf-Sand/Beaches\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eeye-catching beaches\u003C/a\u003E happily welcome dogs, there’s a significant few that do. Let us help guide you and your four-legged friend on your next day out, with our list to the best dog-friendly beaches in Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe Spit, Gold Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_414830\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image6fd2159e-c7f0-4e06-88c8-a86d69a64c1e":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_SpitBeach_PetFriendly_@photographypeterwheeler.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_SpitBeach_PetFriendly_@photographypeterwheeler.jpg","alt":"The Spit, Gold Coast","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/best-dog-friendly-beaches-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image6fd2159e-c7f0-4e06-88c8-a86d69a64c1e.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1659416328961/2020-gc-spitbeach-petfriendly--photographypeterwheeler.jpeg","uuid":"bab120cb-2057-4d77-86de-94fbe065e947","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/photographypeterwheeler/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@photographypeterwheeler\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"texteed97565-9a61-4a27-9fad-386389a7a9d0":{"text":"\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/the-spit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThis Gold Coast icon\u003C/a\u003E on the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast/places-to-visit/northern-gold-coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Enorthern end of the district\u003C/a\u003E is the gateway to the Broadwater and the open ocean. Luckily for dog-lovers, the local favourite doesn’t just accommodate your fishing and swimming cravings, but \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/12/05/dog-friendly-beaches-gold-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ewelcomes any four-legged friends\u003C/a\u003E too. Walk your way down to the far end of the spit and you’ll come across plenty of dogs frolicking off-leash. Muriel Henchman Avenue marks the start of this designated off-leash area, which stretches north to the sea wall.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDeception Bay, Moreton Bay\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENeighbouring \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/deception-bay\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDeception Bay\u003C/a\u003E is just as enthusiastic about man’s best friend. Drive just 30 kilometres out of Brisbane’s borders and you’ll come across the growing residential area which offers access to both river and bay. With ample boating, fishing and picnicking available, it’s families who really prosper here. The kids can take to the skatepark or cycleway while dogs enjoy the stretch of off-leash space running between Seaview Parade and Windlass Street, and between Wallin Avenue and Joseph Crescent.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ERed Beach, Bribie Island\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_414828\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image4b574827-c1bf-4759-8f30-3456c7d4b939":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_BribieIsland_PetFriendly_@neelleader.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_BribieIsland_PetFriendly_@neelleader.jpg","alt":"Red Beach, Bribie Island, Brisbane ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/best-dog-friendly-beaches-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image4b574827-c1bf-4759-8f30-3456c7d4b939.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1659416329024/2020-bne-bribieisland-petfriendly--neelleader.jpeg","uuid":"02fd611e-cc78-4578-b416-0f1bb4f8f8ac","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/neelleader/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@neelleader\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text488f77ee-9e80-4c53-8d3b-987726b9fc0d":{"text":"\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENestled within picturesque \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/brisbane/places-to-visit/moreton-bay-region\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMoreton Bay\u003C/a\u003E you’ll find \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/bribie-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBribie Island\u003C/a\u003E. Conveniently connected to the mainland by a bridge, this natural wonderland is an \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/09/20/pet-friendly-holidays-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eeasy day trip\u003C/a\u003E from Brisbane CBD. Despite the many national parks fringing it, Red Beach is one of the state’s more dog-friendly beaches, and contains a designated off-leash area for the furry to run free across its dunes.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWarana Beach, Sunshine Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-id/explore-queensland/sunshine-coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESunshine Coast\u003C/a\u003E’s 100-kilometres of famed beaches aren’t just suitable for the two-legged, but there’s plenty of sand throughout the ample stretch that \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/11/30/dog-friendly-beaches-on-the-sunshine-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eare considered dog-friendly\u003C/a\u003E. Pooches have the entirety of Warana Beach at their disposal; the unpatrolled beach may not be suitable for swimming, but it’s ideal for throwing a stick around. Certain access points are required for dogs (points 229-238) and they are not permitted in the dunes or in the Warana Foreshore Bushland Reserve.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EHome Beach, North Stradbroke Island\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_414829\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image4969dec2-33c1-436a-aca6-26dc2e9d8160":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_NorthStradbrokeIsland_PetFriendly_@kayleigh_specht.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2020_BNE_NorthStradbrokeIsland_PetFriendly_@kayleigh_specht.jpg","alt":"Home Beach, North Stradbroke Island, Brisbane ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/best-dog-friendly-beaches-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image4969dec2-33c1-436a-aca6-26dc2e9d8160.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1659416329084/2020-bne-northstradbrokeisland-petfriendly--kayleigh-specht.jpeg","uuid":"f5772e31-28ed-48c2-a335-a77cd9aacb35","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kayleigh_specht/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@kayleigh_specht\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"texta10ab453-7cfb-46e7-b5aa-59afa36ac85b":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESlightly further afield, a short ferry trip away from \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/cleveland-nandeebieindillie\"\u003ECleveland\u003C/a\u003E sits \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/brisbane/places-to-visit/north-stradbroke-island\"\u003ENorth Stradbroke Island\u003C/a\u003E. One of Queensland’s best-kept secrets, this island could well be paradise for both man and dog. The postcard-perfect area is awash with pristine sandy beaches, regular swell, and is considered largely to be off-leash (\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/04/18/camping-with-dogs-near-brisbane/\"\u003Ecampgrounds included\u003C/a\u003E), though restrictions do apply around the popular precincts of Amity Point and Flinders Beach.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ESunshine Beach, Sunshine Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn the cusp of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/noosa-national-park\"\u003ENoosa National Park\u003C/a\u003E sits a bountiful off-leash area that belongs to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/sunshine-beach\"\u003ESunshine Beach\u003C/a\u003E. The coastal hamlet is a favourite amongst locals, courtesy of its cluster of cafes, beachside surf club, wide beach, and dog-friendly atmosphere. If your dog still has plenty of energy to spare, and some board skills for that matter, neighbouring Noosa annually hosts the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/12/12/noosa-festival-of-surfing/\"\u003ENoosa Festival of Surfing\u003C/a\u003E, where pooches are allowed to compete in specific events.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EBurrum Heads and Dundowran Beach, Hervey Bay\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMeandering your way along the idyllic Fraser Coast, just a short drive from the hub of Hervey Bay you’ll come to greet \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/burrum-heads\"\u003EBurrum Heads\u003C/a\u003E. The quiet fishing village where river and ocean greet doesn’t just attract those who enjoy casting a line, but dog-lovers courtesy of the bounty of dog-friendly beaches (\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/05/24/dog-friendly-cottages-holiday-homes-queensland/\"\u003Eand holiday rentals\u003C/a\u003E) that call the area home. It’s along Riverview Drive and the Foreshore that you’ll find the majority of these.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EManly, Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text998c6bd8-cf46-45c0-b2fc-fe2157acca87":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EBrisbane itself is home to just as many \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/09/26/brisbane-dog-beach/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Manly Dog Beach\"\u003Edog-friendly \u003C/a\u003Ebeaches as the rest of the state. Just a 40-minute drive east from the city centre in Manly you’ll find another dog's paradise. Head to the beach area at the end of Davenport Drive, between the southern rock wall and the northern rock wall and let your pooch roam and swim along the foreshore to their heart’s content.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EUrangan, Hervey Bay\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETucked into the Fraser Coast is little-known \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/urangan\"\u003EUrangan\u003C/a\u003E. The \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/fraser-coast/places-to-visit/hervey-bay\"\u003EHervey Bay\u003C/a\u003E precinct tends to attract whale watchers and fishermen by the truck-load thanks to its lengthy pier and ample marina, but that’s not to say it doesn’t cater well to families, dogs included. While not exactly free to roam without regulation, dogs are allowed within designated precincts. They can foray on the Urangan foreshore between Margaret Street and Churchill Street all-day. 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Concluding our list of best dog-friendly beaches in Queensland is Pallarenda Beach sits opposite \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/townsville-north-queensland/places-to-visit/magnetic-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMagnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E, with the dog-friendly section accessible between gates 9 and 10 off Cape Pallarenda Road. Conveniently it’s not just plenty of parking that’s provided here, but doggie bags at the entrance.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EEllis Beach, Cairns\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps Queensland’s most pet-adoring precinct is \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cairns-and-northern-beaches\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E, with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETropical North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E’s main city home to a total of 47 different dog-friendly walks and a fair handful of dog-friendly beaches. One of the district’s stand-outs is Ellis Beach, where pooches can explore from the rocks at the southern end. Slightly further afield, there’s plenty more including Trinity Beach, Bramston Beach, Machans Beach, Buchans Point, Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach and even the famed Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas included.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EShoal Point Beach, Mackay\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo round up our list of best dog-friendly beaches in Queensland is \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/shoal-point\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EShoal Point\u003C/a\u003E. Nestled in amongst the beaches and rainforest within the city of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-mackay-region/places-to-visit/mackay-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMackay\u003C/a\u003E, Shoal Point is home to a stunning stretch of sand which is ideal for photo opportunities at low tide. 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