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Cooee Creek Dog Beach

Dog-friendly beach in Cooee, TAS — off-leash area

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The rules at a glance

Off-leash allowed

Open 24 hours

Cooee, TAS 7320

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Rules verified 9 June 2026

Dogs: Welcome
Where: Cooee, TAS
Policy checked: 2026-06-09

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Just west of Burnie, this small sandy pocket behind the seawall is one of the few spots on the north-west coast where dogs can run free on the sand. It's only about 170 metres long, but it gets the job done — especially if you time it with the tide.

The rules. Off-leash is permitted on the sand at Cooee Creek Dog Beach, but "effective control" applies at all times. The adjacent Cooee Beach and Cooee Point are off-limits to dogs entirely, and the Coastal Pathway that runs behind the beach is strictly on-leash. Burnie City Council enforces all of this, and new off-leash signage was confirmed in late 2024 so there's no ambiguity about where the boundary sits.

The water. The sandy stretch sits below the seawall and the water is often calmer here than at more exposed beaches nearby. It's at its best between low and mid tide when there's plenty of sand to work with. At high tide the beach narrows significantly, so check the tide chart before you commit.

What's there. A doggy bag dispenser and waste bins are on site, along with basic seating and picnic facilities. Public toilets and a small car park sit at the eastern end. The paved Coastal Pathway connects directly, which is handy if you want to add a leashed walk to the off-leash run.

Getting there. Located on Old Bass Highway (A2) in Cooee with direct access from the coastal pathway via Durham Road and Thirkell Street. If you're coming by bus, Redline and Metro services between Burnie and Wynyard stop along Bass Highway. The Burnie-Wynyard coastal pathway also links here if you're walking or riding in.

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Check the tide before you drive out. At high tide there's barely enough sand to sit on, let alone throw a ball. Aim for low-to-mid tide and you'll get the full 170 metres.

When to go. Early morning before 9am or late afternoon for a quieter visit. Weekends and sunny afternoons are the busiest periods and the small car park fills quickly, so if you're rocking up on a Saturday arvo, expect to hunt for a spot.