Coolum off leash dog beach
From the Northern end of Coolum Beach Caravan Park and extending to 1km north of Stumers Creek
Beach access 67 to 72 Off-leash at all times
A patch of four-paw paradise that incorporates surf, sand and a saltwater creek for dog paddling, this expansive off leash zone extends from just north of the Coolum Beach Caravan Park Access 67 to 72 which is approx. one kilometers north of Stumers Creek.
Stumers Creek can also be reached by a dedicated road through the beachfront reserve by the creek, there’s a car park at the end with doggie bags, taps, toilets, picnic tables and a playground. From here either head straight to the beach via the creek.
| Suburb/Type of public area | Description | Off-leash times |
| COOLUM BEACH | Northern end of Coolum Beach Caravan Park extending 1km north of Stumers Creek Beach access 67 to 72 |
Off-leash at all times |
| Bli Bli Park |
Muller Park (Reserve 375) as designated on signage provided in the park | Off-leash at all times |
| Buddina Park |
Point Cartwright Reserve, off-leash and on-leash areas. | At times and locations indicated on signs |
| Buddina Park |
Eastern side of Point Cartwright headland, south to Gulai Street. Beach access 198 to 201 | Off-leash at all times |
| Buddina Park |
Western side Point Cartwright headland, south to La Balsa Park | 4.00 pm to 8.00 am |
| Buddina Beach (not footpath) |
Mawarra Avenue to Talinga Street Beach access 210 to 217 |
Off-leash at all times |
| Beerwah Park |
Mill Park, Simpson Street | Off-leash at all times |
| Currimundi Beach |
Poatina St, Wurtulla to Currimundi Creek, Currimundi (beach access 249 to 253) | Off-leash at all times |
| Currimundi Beach |
Gothic Parade to Ann Street | Off-leash at all times |
| Currimundi Park |
Ridgehaven Park, Kalana Road (Fenced Area) | Off-leash at all times |
| Currimundi Park |
Ridgehaven Park, Kalana Road (Outside fenced area) | At times indicated on signs |
| Currimundi Park |
Graham Stewart Park, Croydon Avenue (excluding the leased area) | Off-leash at all times |
| Dicky Beach Park |
Coochin Park, Cnr Beerburrum and Cooroy streets | Off-leash at all times |
| Golden Beach Park |
Woorim Park, Esplanade | Off-leash at all times |
| Little Mountain Park |
Little Mountain Common | Off-leash at all times |
| Little Mountain Park |
Meridan Downs Park, Winchester Road | Off-leash at all times |
| Maleny Park |
Maleny Showgrounds | Off-leash at all times |
| Marcoola Park |
Reserve 2481, Keith Royal Drive, as designated on signage provided in the park | Off-leash at all times |
| Marcus Beach Beach |
On Marcus Beach from Burgess Creek to a point adjacent to carpark No 50 at Tristania Drive Peregian Beach. Beach access 38 to 47 |
Off-leash at all times |
| Maroochydore Park |
On the riverside of Bradman Avenue, commencing at the traffic lights at the intersection of Fishermans Road and Bradman Avenue and extending 500 metres towards the Maroochy River mouth | Off-leash at all times |
| Moffat Beach Beach |
Coorara St, Dicky Beach to Russell St, Shelley Beach. Beach access 270 to 276 |
At times indicated on signs |
| Minyama Park |
Jessica Park – Western end, Nicklin Way | Off-leash at all times |
| Mountain Creek Park |
Quota Hideaway Park, Cootamundra Drive | Off-leash at all times |
| Mudjimba Beach |
North Shore Beach, between the low water mark and the base of the dunal area, extending from the Maroochy River to a point 500 metres south of the safety flagged bathing area, Twin Waters Surf Club beach access M64 | Off-leash at all times |
| Nambour Park |
Petrie Park, as designated on signage provided in the park | Times as indicated on signs |
| Noosa Beach |
On the Noosa Spit, riverside of Claude Batten Drive excluding the carpark | Off-leash at all times |
| Noosa Heads Park |
Alex Dan Park | Off-leash at all times |
| Noosaville Park |
In the park adjacent to the foreshore of Weyba Creek between Lake Weyba Drive and the south-western boundary of the South Pacific Resort and the Australian Rules Football Ground | Off-leash at all times |
| Noosaville Beach |
On the foreshore of Weyba Creek between Lake Weyba Drive and the south-western boundary of the South Pacific Resort and the Noosa Australian Rules Football Ground | Off-leash at all times |
| Peregian Beach Beach |
On Peregian Beach between beach access 64 south of the surf club and beach access M6 at Pitta Street | Note: On-leash at all times |
| Pomona Park |
Cooroora Park | Off-leash at all times |
| Shelley Beach Beach |
Russel Street to Victoria Terrace. Beach access 276 to 281 | May to October 4pm to 8am |
| Sippy Downs Park |
Chancellor Village Park inside the fenced area | Off-leash at all times |
| Sippy Downs Park |
Chancellor Village Park outside the fenced area | On-leash at all times |
| Sunshine Beach Beach |
On Sunshine Beach from the boundary of the Noosa National Park to a point adjacent to beach access No 27 leading from the public toilet block and car park in Seaview Terrace | Off-leash at all times |
| Tewantin Park |
Alec Loveday Park | Off-leash at all times |
| Tewantin Park |
In Heritage Park between Parkview Court and Avron Court, as designated on signage provided in the park | Off-leash at all times |
| Town of Seaside Beach |
From Beach access 97 to beach access 98 | 5am to 8am and 5pm to 8pm |
| Warana Park |
Dog Park opposite Rata Street on Nicklin Way | Off-leash at all times |
| Buderim Park |
Elizabeth Daniels Park, Syd Lydgard Drive | Off-leash at all times |
The following areas are designated off-leash areas for dogs on the Sunshine Coast.
Click HERE to see a list of dog, leash free locations around the coast:
Council Rules
All dogs must be kept on a leash when in public areas, unless in a designated off-leash area where they may be exercised without restraint.
The following rules apply when using off-leash areas on the Sunshine Coast:
- Dogs must be within close proximity of the owner and be responsive to their commands.
- Dogs must not interfere with any other recreational users.
- Declared dangerous dogs are prohibited in off-leash areas.
- Dog faeces must be removed and disposed of properly.
- Dogs are not allowed within children’s playground areas or picnic/barbeque areas.
Council has also specified certain areas where all dogs are prohibited due to the sensitivity of the area.
STUMERS CREEK Dog Friendly.


