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No photo yetAcacia Avenue Reserve Dog Park
Newcastle's first fenced dog park, purpose-built for off-leash play.
Off-leash areaFenced
Free
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Beaches · Newcastle East
Horseshoe Beach
Sheltered harbour beach inside the breakwall, next to Nobbys Beach and the lighthouse.
Why it made the list
Newcastle's dedicated dog beach, calm and gentle for first-time dog swimmers.
Good to know before you go
Designated off-leash area, sunrise to sunset; dogs must be under effective control. Source: City of Newcastle leash-free areas page.
Practical notes
- Early mornings are quieter
- parking and a playground nearby.
What is available on site
- Off-leash area
- Water bowls
- Swim access
House rules and verification
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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