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The cafe-and-river end: Rice Boi, The Dock and the foreshore boardwalk with the dog on the lead.
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Dog-friendly Sunshine Coast
329 dog-friendly places across 65 towns
The Sunshine Coast spreads its dog-friendly appeal from Caloundra’s surf beaches to the hinterland pubs of Maleny and Montville, with off-leash sand marked by access points up the coast.
QLD·1½ hours from Brisbane·Best Mar-May + Sep-Nov; summer walks need early mornings
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Towns in Sunshine Coast · 65
- Maroochydore· 34
- Caloundra· 24
- Maleny· 17
- Coolum Beach· 16
- Mooloolaba· 15
- Buderim· 13
- Buddina· 11
- Landsborough· 9
- Mapleton· 8
- Marcoola· 8
- Nambour· 8
- Alexandra Headland· 7
- Montville· 7
- Mudjimba· 7
- Warana· 7
- Yandina· 7
- Beerwah· 6
- Birtinya· 6
- Sippy Downs· 6
- Moffat Beach· 5
- Mountain Creek· 5
- Palmwoods· 5
- Baringa· 4
- Bokarina· 4
- Dicky Beach· 4
- Glass House Mountains· 4
- Glenview· 4
- Kings Beach· 4
- Little Mountain· 4
- Pacific Paradise· 4
- Woombye· 4
- Bells Creek· 3
- Bli Bli· 3
- Currimundi· 3
- Golden Beach· 3
- Mount Coolum· 3
- Peachester· 3
- Pelican Waters· 3
- Aroona· 2
- Diddillibah· 2
- Hunchy· 2
- Meridan Plains· 2
- Mons· 2
- Mooloolah Valley· 2
- Nirimba· 2
- North Maleny· 2
- Palmview· 2
- Parrearra· 2
- Peregian Springs· 2
- Twin Waters· 2
- Witta· 2
- Yaroomba· 2
- Bald Knob
- Balmoral Ridge
- Beerburrum
- Belli Park
- Caloundra West
- Cambroon
- Chevallum
- Eudlo
- Forest Glen
- Maroochy River
- Mount Mellum
- Ninderry
- Point Arkwright
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Beaches · 10
All 10 beaches in Sunshine Coast
beach Dogs welcomeWarana Beach Off-Leash Area (Access 226-245)
Dog-friendly beach in Warana, QLD — off-leash area
Warana, QLD 4.8 (252)
beach Dogs welcomeBuddina Beach Off-Leash Area (Access 210-217)
Dog-friendly off-leash park in Buddina, QLD
Buddina, QLD 4.8 (244)
beach Dogs welcomeCurrimundi Beach Access Point 255-262 Dog Off Leash Area
Dog-friendly beach in Currimundi, QLD — off-leash area
Currimundi, QLD 4.8 (237)
beach Mudjimba Dog Beach
Dog-friendly beach in Twin Waters, QLD — off-leash area
Twin Waters, QLD 4.7 (480)
beach Coolum Beach north
Dog-friendly beach in Coolum Beach, QLD
Coolum Beach, QLD 4.9 (36)
Coolum Beach Off leash dog beach
Dog-friendly beach in Coolum Beach, QLD — off-leash area
Coolum Beach, QLD 4.7 (15)
Mudjimba Off leash beach
Dog-friendly beach in Mudjimba, QLD — off-leash area
Mudjimba, QLD 4.7 (12)
beach Dogs welcomeBokarina Dog Beach
Dog-friendly beach in Bokarina, QLD — off-leash area
Bokarina, QLD 4.8 (9)
beach End of dog beach 226
Dog-friendly beach in Buddina, QLD — off-leash area
Buddina, QLD 4.5 (2)
Stunning 2bed /2bth-CottonTrees 3BLK Beach /Dogs OK
Dog-friendly beach in Maroochydore, QLD
Maroochydore, QLD
Parks · 28
All 28 parks in Sunshine Coast
park Dogs welcomeStumers Creek Dog Offleash Area
Dog-friendly off-leash park in Coolum Beach, QLD
Coolum Beach, QLD 4.7 (668)
park Dogs welcomeLittle Mountain Common Fenced Dog Park
Dog-friendly fenced park in Little Mountain, QLD
Little Mountain, QLD 4.8 (28)
park Dogs welcomeRidgehaven Park Fenced Dog Park
Dog-friendly fenced park in Currimundi, QLD
Currimundi, QLD 4.6 (46)
park Dogs welcomeMuller Park Reserve Fenced Dog Park
Dog-friendly fenced park in Bli Bli, QLD
Bli Bli, QLD 4.6 (44)
park Dogs welcomeBaringa Forest Park Fenced Dog Park
Dog-friendly fenced park in Baringa, QLD
Baringa, QLD 4.6 (31)
park Dogs welcomeViridian Circuit Park
Dog-friendly off-leash park in Golden Beach, QLD
Golden Beach, QLD 4.5 (78)
Elizabeth Daniels Park Fenced Dog Park
Dog-friendly fenced park in Buderim, QLD
Buderim, QLD 4.4 (303)
park Dogs welcomeKawana Island Grand Parade Fenced Dog Park
Dog-friendly fenced park in Parrearra, QLD
Parrearra, QLD 4.5 (32)
park Dogs welcomeMill Park Fenced Dog Park
Dog-friendly fenced park in Beerwah, QLD
Beerwah, QLD 4.4 (92)
park Dogs welcomeMarcoola Fenced Dog Park
Dog-friendly fenced park in Marcoola, QLD
Marcoola, QLD 4.4 (60)
park Dogs welcomePioneer Park Fenced Dog Park
Dog-friendly fenced park in Landsborough, QLD
Landsborough, QLD 4.4 (54)
park Dogs welcomeQuota Hideaway Park Dog Off Leash Area
Dog-friendly off-leash park in Mountain Creek, QLD
Mountain Creek, QLD 4.4 (50)
Trails · 32
All 32 trails in Sunshine Coast
trail Dogs welcomeMaddock Park on Ewen Maddock Dam
Mooloolah Valley, QLD 4.7 (380)
trail Dogs welcomeMount Ninderry walking track
Ninderry, QLD 4.7 (380)
Cotton Tree Park
Maroochydore, QLD 4.7 (263)
trail Dogs welcomeEJ Foote Sanctuary Loop
Buderim, QLD 4.7 (199)
Buddina Beach Walk
Buddina, QLD 4.8 (39)
Coolum to Point Arkwright via Foreshore Trail
5.1 km, easy walk
Coolum Beach, QLD 4.6 (197)
trail Dogs welcomePoint Arkwright Trail
Point Arkwright, QLD 4.7 (32)
trail Dogs welcomeMountain Creek Recreational Trail
Mountain Creek, QLD 4.8 (21)
Ewan Maddock Dam Main Track, Yellow and Blue
8.5 km, moderate walk
Glenview, QLD 4.5 (524)
Ewan Maddock Dam Main Track - Full Trail
15.3 km, moderate walk
Glenview, QLD 4.5 (213)
trail Dogs welcomeBuderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway Walk
Mons, QLD 4.5 (152)
Chambers Island Walk
Maroochydore, QLD 4.5 (75)
Cafes · 112
All 112 cafes in Sunshine Coast
cafe Dogs welcomeRhythm Espresso
Baringa, QLD 5.0 (249)
cafe Dogs welcomeGroundskeeper Willie Coffee Roasters
Moffat Beach, QLD 5.0 (160)
cafe Dogs welcomeNorth Coffee House
Buderim, QLD 5.0 (103)
cafe Dogs welcomeOcean Folk Espresso
Maroochydore, QLD 5.0 (93)
cafe Dogs welcomeDivine Cafe & Bar
Coolum Beach, QLD 4.9 (310)
cafe Dogs welcomeCoco Cantina & Co
Peregian Springs, QLD 4.9 (271)
cafe Dogs welcomeCapo Café
Baringa, QLD 5.0 (81)
cafe Dogs welcomeSolitude Coffee Roasters
Coolum Beach, QLD 5.0 (77)
cafe Dogs welcomeHey Day
Buddina, QLD 4.9 (189)
cafe Dogs welcometj's coffee corner
Mooloolaba, QLD 5.0 (73)
cafe Dogs welcomeCottage cafe (cc’s)
Mooloolaba, QLD 5.0 (70)
cafe Dogs welcomeFeeka espresso
Buderim, QLD 4.9 (147)
Pubs · 12
All 12 pubs in Sunshine Coast
pub Dogs welcomeYour Mates Brewing Co.
Warana, QLD 4.7 (1,164)
pub Dogs welcomeMorts Brewing Co.
Nambour, QLD 4.8 (84)
pub Dogs welcomeLa Galette 2.0
Mapleton, QLD 5.0 (16)
pub Dogs welcomeMontville Cafe Bar & Grill
Montville, QLD 4.4 (1,878)
pub Dogs welcomeLandsborough Pub QLD
Landsborough, QLD 4.4 (1,270)
pub The Savvy Squire
Mooloolaba, QLD 4.3 (2,240)
pub Dogs welcomeMapleton Public House
Mapleton, QLD 4.3 (1,647)
pub Dogs welcomeDrift Bar
Caloundra, QLD 4.3 (1,592)
pub Dogs welcomeThe Woombye Pub
Woombye, QLD 4.3 (899)
pub Dogs welcomeAlexandra Headlands Hotel
Alexandra Headland, QLD 4.2 (915)
pub Dogs welcomeThe Dock Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba, QLD 4.2 (1,653)
pub Parklands Tavern
Meridan Plains, QLD 4.1 (1,373)
Restaurants · 65
All 65 restaurants in Sunshine Coast
restaurant Dogs welcomeSushi Ari Maroochydore
Maroochydore, QLD 4.9 (562)
restaurant Dogs welcomeFiorio & Co - French Bistro and Bar
Montville, QLD 4.9 (334)
restaurant Dogs welcomePsari Seafood Bar & Grill
Mooloolaba, QLD 4.8 (1,095)
restaurant Dogs welcomeLa Casa Beach Bar
Mooloolaba, QLD 4.8 (945)
restaurant Dogs welcomeBAR DECO
Yandina, QLD 4.8 (379)
restaurant Dogs welcomeVia Mina Restaurant
Mooloolaba, QLD 4.8 (339)
restaurant Dogs welcomeToro Bar & Kitchen
Maroochydore, QLD 4.8 (304)
restaurant Dogs welcomeOrléans Restaurant and Bar
Maroochydore, QLD 4.7 (1,188)
restaurant Dogs welcomeAomori Japanese
Buderim, QLD 4.8 (87)
restaurant Dogs welcomeRiba Kai
Maroochydore, QLD 4.7 (470)
restaurant Dogs welcomeSuriano's
Sippy Downs, QLD 4.7 (464)
restaurant Dogs welcomeMrs Browns Diner
Belli Park, QLD 4.7 (285)
Stays · 70
All 70 stays in Sunshine Coast
stay Dogs welcomeSpicers Clovelly Estate
Montville, QLD 4.8 (448)
stay Dogs welcomeLillypilly's Cottages & Day Spa
Maleny, QLD 4.8 (160)
stay Dogs welcomeHalfmoon Hideaway
Maleny, QLD 5.0 (39)
Runaway to Maleny
Balmoral Ridge, QLD 4.8 (103)
stay Dogs welcomeBIG4 Caloundra
Caloundra, QLD 4.7 (2,142)
stay Dogs welcomeBIG4 Maroochy River
Maroochydore, QLD 4.7 (1,112)
stay Dogs welcomeThe Old Church Maleny
Maleny, QLD 4.8 (83)
stay Dogs welcomeAlaya Ascend
Eudlo, QLD 4.8 (80)
stay Dogs welcomeBlackwattle Farm Bed & Breakfast and Farmstay
Beerwah, QLD 4.8 (75)
stay Dogs welcomeKookaburra Park
Cambroon, QLD 4.7 (340)
stay Dogs welcomeGlasshouse Mountains Ecolodge
Glass House Mountains, QLD 4.7 (297)
Sunshine Coast Getaways
Maroochydore, QLD 4.7 (263)
Off-leash by access point
Sunshine Coast Council marks its dog beaches by access point.
Mudjimba north of the Maroochy River mouth, Warana between accesses 210 and 217, Wurtulla between 226 and 240, and the northern section of Currimundi Beach past the lake entrance.
Stumers Creek at Coolum is a designated off-leash area as well.
Everywhere else the default is on-lead, and the hinterland villages - Maleny, Montville, Mapleton - are lead-on strolls between pubs and lookouts.
A coast in three directions
Beach, river or hinterland - pick the day.
Caloundra
Holiday-park heart with Drift Bar and BIG4 Caloundra for stays that take the dog.
See detailsMaleny + Montville
Hinterland decks, King Ludwigs and the Mapleton Public House for the misty-mountain lunch.
See detailsWater bowls out
Cafes the locals bring dogs to
Outdoor tables across the coast.
Good to know
Which Sunshine Coast beaches allow dogs off-leash?
Signed zones at Mudjimba (north of the river mouth), Warana (accesses 210-217), Wurtulla (226-240), Currimundi’s northern section and Stumers Creek at Coolum. Always check the beach access signage - zones can shift with nesting season.
Is the hinterland dog friendly?
Yes on-lead: Maleny, Montville and Mapleton villages have dog-welcoming pubs and cafes, and the Lookout strolls are lead-on.
When should we visit?
March-May and September-November are the comfortable months; summer means early morning walks and hot sand.
How far is the Sunshine Coast from Brisbane?
Roughly 1½ hours to Caloundra, a little more to Coolum.
Planning a trip?
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