Beachmere Offleash Dog Beach

A tidal off-leash beach on the Beachmere foreshore, running south of Biggs Avenue towards the Caboolture River mouth. The draw is roughly 13 hectares of open sand and mudflat at low tide, with a dog shower to hose off afterwards. The catch is the tide: at high water most of the off-leash zone disappears, so timing your run matters more here than at most beaches.

The rules. Off-leash is permitted from the southern end of Biggs Avenue (across from the car park) and south of the second footbridge. Dogs must be on-leash from Prince Street to the southern end of Biggs Avenue. Bayside Drive alternates between on-leash and off-leash depending on the time of year, so check the signage on the day. Dogs are banned from the Beachmere Conservation Park, which protects shorebird habitat - keep well clear of it.

The water and terrain. This is a mudflat beach, not clean surf sand. At low tide you get wide flats and shallow water; expect your dog to come back muddy, which is what the dog shower is for. Watch for sharp shell patches on the flats at low tide.

What's there. On-site parking near Biggs Avenue, picnic tables, shaded areas and public barbecues. There is a dog shower for washing off mud and sand, dog waste bags, bins, and water fountains for dogs and people.

Getting there. Drive in via Beachmere Road and turn onto Biggs Avenue; the main car park sits at the southern end of Biggs Avenue. Public transport to the beach is limited, so driving is the practical option with a dog.

When to go. Aim for mid-tide or a falling tide to get the most sand; high tide covers most of the off-leash area. Weekend mornings and late afternoons are busiest. Good for dogs that love a muddy tidal romp rather than a clean swim.

Sources

• Parks - City of Moreton Bay · moretonbay.qld.gov.au
• Beachmere - Queensland · queensland.com

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