Perth Dog Beaches: Off-Leash Spots From Quinns Rocks to Rockingham

Quick answer: Perth's off-leash dog beaches are set council by council. Popular ones include Hillarys Dog Beach (Joondalup), Peasholm Street Dog Beach in Scarborough (Stirling), North Floreat and South City Beach (Cambridge), Swanbourne (Nedlands), Leighton and South Fremantle (Fremantle), Quinns Rocks (Wanneroo) and several beaches around Rockingham and Cape Peron. Outside designated dog beaches, many councils prohibit dogs on the sand, so check signs and council maps.

Northern suburbs

Quinns Rocks (City of Wanneroo)

One of Wanneroo's off-leash dog beaches, in Perth's far north.

Hillarys Dog Beach (City of Joondalup)

Travelnuity notes this is Joondalup's single off-leash dog beach. It's a smaller beach near Hillarys Boat Harbour; Pet Insurance Australia's guide warns to watch the signs near the neighbouring horse beach.

Scarborough and Trigg (City of Stirling)

The City of Stirling lists Peasholm Street dog beach in Scarborough among its dog beaches. Travelnuity says Stirling has three off-leash dog beaches (Peasholm Street, Trigg and North Beach) and that dogs are prohibited on all its other beaches.

City Beach and Floreat (Town of Cambridge)

North Floreat Beach: Vetwest describes the dog area as running from the storm water drain opposite Oban Road north to the City of Stirling boundary, about 2km.
South City Beach: a second Cambridge off-leash dog beach.

Swanbourne (City of Nedlands)

Travelnuity reports dogs are allowed off-leash along most of Swanbourne Beach.

Fremantle

Leighton Dog Beach (also called Mosman Beach), North Fremantle: a popular off-leash beach with views to Rottnest.
South Fremantle Dog Beach, Marine Terrace.

Rockingham and further south

Travelnuity counts nine off-leash dog beaches in the City of Rockingham, including several around the Cape Peron headland and stretches at Shoalwater, Waikiki and Singleton. Secret Harbour has an off-leash area near the Siracusa Court car park, according to several guides.

Perth beach tips for dogs

Heat: Perth summers regularly pass 30°C. Go early or late and test the sand with your hand. See heatstroke in dogs.
Blowfish: WA's Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development warns blowfish are deadly to dogs, and Gingin Shire has reported a dog that nearly died after eating one on a dog beach. See pufferfish poisoning in dogs.
Train lines: some guides warn that North Coogee's dog beach is near a railway line, so keep a close eye on off-leash dogs.
Check council maps: boundaries and seasonal rules change.

FAQs

Can I take my dog to Cottesloe?

Check the Town of Cottesloe's current rules before you go. If you want a dedicated dog beach nearby, Swanbourne and Leighton are close.

What's the closest dog beach to Perth CBD?

City Beach (South City Beach and North Floreat) and Swanbourne are among the closest.

Are Perth dog beaches off-leash all day?

Many are, but rules vary. Check each council's page and the signs on the day.

Visiting Perth with your dog? An AirTag in a Pawfetchers waterproof holder, rated to 1 metre for 30 minutes, can stay on for swims. Busy beaches mean lots of iPhones to update its location. AirTag sold separately.