Halls Head Dog Beach

Halls Head Dog Beach, known locally as Doddi's, sits on the corner of Halls Head Parade and Mary Street in Mandurah: a sheltered stretch of clean sand and calm, shallow water that the City of Mandurah lists as an official dog exercise area. It is the quiet, local alternative to the bigger Mandurah beach days.

Leash status

Check the signage on arrival, as off-leash zones and exercise-area boundaries can be seasonal. Keep your dog under voice control at all times, and leash up before you step onto the beach or the reserve itself. Restricted or dangerous breeds must be muzzled and on-leash throughout. Pick up waste straight away, and make sure your dog has solid recall before you let it off the lead, since not every dog on the beach wants frantic play.

Water and terrain

The water is shallow and calm, good for dogs that like to wade or swim, especially at low tide. High tide narrows the dry sand considerably, so time your visit if your dog needs room to run. On the shore side there are poo bag dispensers and shaded seating on the grassy banks above the sand.

Pepsi: low tide on a weekday morning is the sweet spot here. Plenty of wet sand to splash through and hardly anyone else around.

Getting there and parking

Free street parking is available around Halls Head Parade but fills quickly on summer weekends. Transperth buses run along the main Mandurah roads with a short walk to the coast from the nearest stop, and the beach is a short drive from the Mandurah city centre. Bring your own water bowl and drinking water, since the taps are not always working, and note there is no lighting, so plan on a daylight visit.

When to go

Weekday mornings or late afternoons on a low tide are the calmest times. Weekends get busy from 8 to 10am and again from 4pm onwards, so aim either side of those windows if your dog prefers open space.

While you're out there

For coffee after the swim, Spill the Beans at Seascapes is famous locally for spoiling dog visitors with pupachinos and water bowls, and BUNA. is another Halls Head option. Staying longer, Mandurah Quay Resort up the coast often has pet-friendly rooms.

More options are on the Western Australia dog beaches guide and the Halls Head destination page.