15 DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES Margaret River [2023]

You’ve got your dog, check, and now you want to take them to the beach, but where on Earth can you both go without getting into trouble with a ranger?

There are plenty of dog friendly beaches Margaret River for you to enjoy with your furry friend, and I will tell you about every single one.

Our family dog is a Siberian Husky named Buddy who just loves the beach, and since living in the region since 2016, I have been to my fair share of dog beaches in Margaret River! I am a local expert on Margaret River, dogs, and beaches, (what a combination!) so I’ve done all the looking for you to make your life easier!

Whether you’re camping with your dog in Margaret River, or staying in some local dog-friendly accommodation near Margaret River, where better to take your dog than to a dog beach Margaret River?

There are many dog-friendly beaches near Margaret River to choose from, make sure you don’t wander into the beaches in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park (a ranger’ll fine you) or any of the ‘strictly for human recreation’ beaches. They’re out of bounds to your four-legged friend.

Ready to find out about Margaret River dog-friendly beaches?

Let’s get into it!

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Best Dog Friendly Beaches Margaret River

Busselton Dog Beaches

There are so many dog beaches in Busselton! I have listed every single one below, I hope you find this information helpful!

1.Peppermint Grove Beach

📍Address: Peppermint Grove Road, Peppermint Grove Beach WA | Google Maps

🚗Distance To Margaret River: 55 minutes | 73 km

🐕‍🦺On Leash At All Times:

• Wave Walk Carpark to Peppermint Grove Terrace Carpark

🐶Seasonal On-Leash November to April:

• Barndi Walk Carpark to Wave Walk Carpark
• Peppermint Grove Terrace Carpark to Hardey Terrace Carpark

🐕Off Leash:

• North of Barndi Walk Carpark
• South of Hardey Terrace Carpark for 280m

For more information, check out this map provided by the Shire Of Capel.

Wondering about places to stay in Peppermint Grove Beach and things to do in Peppermint Grove Beach? I got you!

2.Forrest Beach

📍Address: 639 Forrest Beach Road, Forrest Beach WA | Google Maps

🚗Distance To Margaret River: 52 minutes | 66 km

🐕‍🦺On Leash At All Times: South of the Northern Carpark for 1.1km

For more information, check out this map provided by the Shire Of Capel.

Read more about Forrest Beach at my Complete Guide To Forrest Beach!

3.Wonnerup Beach

📍Address: Off Layman Road, Wonnerup WA | Google Maps

🚗Distance To Margaret River: 45 minutes | 61 km

🐕Off Leash: All the way from the Busselton – Capel boundary at the northern end of Wonnerup Beach, down to the Eastern Groyne at the Port Geographe Marina.

For more information, check out this map provided by the City Of Busselton.

Read more about Wonnerup Beach here! Including some top nearby accommodation.

4.Port Geographe

📍Address: 21 Spinnaker Boulevard, Port Geographe WA | Google Maps

🚗Distance To Margaret River: 47 minutes | 57 km

🐶Seasonal Areas (Dogs prohibited between 9 am and 5 pm between December 1 and February 28 inclusive, but allowed off-lead at all other times):

• The small beach near the picnic grounds and children’s playground at 72 Spinnaker Boulevard, Port Geographe

🐕Off Leash:

• From the Port Geographe Marina Western Groyne down to Guerin Street

For more information on dog friendly beaches Busselton, check out this map provided by the City Of Busselton.

5.Dog Beach Busselton Foreshore/West Busselton/Broadwater

📍Address: Queen Street, Busselton WA | Google Maps

🚗Distance To Margaret River: 39 minutes | 50 km

🐶Seasonal Areas (Dogs prohibited between 9 am and 5 pm between December 1 and February 28 inclusive, but allowed off-lead at all other times):

• Guerin Street to Morgan Street Carpark
• Ford Road Carpark to Brown Street/Barnard Park
• King Street Carpark to Margaret Street Carpark
• Dolphin Road to Mandalay Car Park

🐕Off Leash:

• Morgan Street Carpark to Ford Road Carpark
• Western Beach Access Stairs to King Street Carpark
• Margaret Street Carpark to Dolphin Road
• Mandalay Car Park to Holgate Road Carpark

For more information on Busselton dog beaches, check out this map provided by the City Of Busselton.

6.Marybrook/Siesta Park/Abbey/Broadwater

📍Address: Geographe Bay Road, Abbey WA | Google Maps

🚗Distance To Margaret River: 31 minutes | 42 km

🐶Seasonal Areas (Dogs prohibited between 9 am and 5 pm between December 1 and February 28 inclusive, but allowed off-lead at all other times):

• Holgate Road Carpark to Harnett Street Carpark
• Abbey Boat Ramp to Buayanyup Drain
• Siesta Park Groyne to Western Boundary Of Siesta Park Holiday Resort

🐕Off Leash:

• Harnett Street Carpark to Abbey Boat Ramp
• Locke Drain to Siesta Park Groyne

For more information, check out this map provided by the City Of Busselton.

7.Quindalup

📍Address: 371 Geographe Bay Road, Quindalup WA | Google Maps

🚗Distance To Margaret River: 40 minutes | 49 km

🐶Seasonal Areas (Dogs prohibited between 9 am and 5 pm between December 1 and February 28 inclusive, but allowed off-lead at all other times):

• Quindalup Boat Ramp to Western Side Of Fishermans Boat Ramp

🐕Off Leash:

• Western Boundary Of Siesta Park Holiday Resort to Quindalup Boat Ramp
• Western Side Of Fishermans Boat Ramp to Beach Access Path Near Lot 30 Geographe Bay Road

For more information, check out this map provided by the City Of Busselton.

🐶Wondering what to pack when taking your dog on holiday? Check Out This Ultimate Guide For What To Bring When Traveling With A Dog!🐶

Dog Friendly Beaches Dunsborough

Looking for dog beaches in Dunsborough? There is a few locations in town, plus Eagle Bay and Bunker, or you can trek over to Yallingup and Smiths Beach! Read on to find out all the details of Dunsborough dog beaches!

8.Dog Beach Dunsborough

📍Address: Geographe Bay Road, Dunsborough WA | Google Maps

🚗Distance To Margaret River: 40 minutes | 49 km

🐶Seasonal Areas (Dogs prohibited between 9 am and 5 pm between December 1 and February 28 inclusive, but allowed off-lead at all other times):

• Beach Access Path Near Lot 30 Geographe Bay Road to Beach Access Path West Side Of Dunsborough YHA
• Burt Court Beach Access Path to End Of Vincent Street
• Dunsborough Boat Ramp to Meelup Regional Park Boundary

🐕Off Leash:

• Beach Access Path Path West Of Tulloh Street to Centennial Park Carpark
• Gifford Road Beach Access Path to Burt Court Beach Access Path
• End Of Vincent Street to End Of Bay View Crescent

For more information, check out this map provided by the City Of Busselton.

🐶Wondering what to pack when taking your dog on holiday? Check out this Ultimate Guide For What To Bring When Travelling With A Dog! 🐶

9.Eagle Bay Dog Beach/Bunker Bay Dog Beach

📍Address: Naturaliste WA | Google Maps

🚗Distance To Margaret River: 51 minutes | 60 km

🐕Off Leash:

• Eagle Bay Beach Parking to 450m North Of Jingarmup Brook
• Bunker Bay Cafe Access Track to National Park Boundary

For more information, check out this map provided by the City Of Busselton.

Yallingup Dog Beaches

10.Dog Beach Yallingup

📍Address: Yallingup Beach Road, Yallingup WA | Google Maps

🚗Distance To Margaret River: 30 minutes | 36 km

🐕Off Leash:

• Dawson Drive Beach Access Path to Northern End Of Yallingup Beach

For more information about where Yallingup beach is dog friendly, check out this map provided by the City Of Busselton.

11.Smiths Beach

📍Address: Smiths Beach Road, Yallingup WA | Google Maps

🚗Distance To Margaret River: 30 minutes | 36 km

🐶Seasonal Areas (Dogs prohibited between 9 am and 5 pm between December 1 and February 28 inclusive, but allowed off-lead at all other times):

• Gunyulgup Brook (Smith’s Beach) to Rocks At Western End Of Smiths Beach

For more information, check out this map provided by the City Of Busselton.

Gracetown Dog Beaches

12.Gracetown Dog Beach

📍Address: Bayview Drive, Gracetown WA | Google Maps

🚗Distance To Margaret River: 17 minutes | 18 km

🐕Off Leash:

• From the South Part of Gracetown Beach to The Rocks

For more information, check out this map provided by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.

Margaret River Dog Beaches

13.Prevelly Beach

📍Address: Bayview Drive, Gracetown WA | Google Maps

🚗Distance To Margaret River: 8 minutes | 8 km

🐕Off Leash:

• Prevelly Beach, from Riflebutts Reserve to Georgette Way

For more information, check out this information provided by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.

14.Gnarabup Beach

📍Address: Off Reef Drive, Gnarabup WA | Google Maps

🚗Distance To Margaret River: 7 minutes | 8 km

🐕Off Leash:

• Gas Bay, approximately 170m north and 130m south of the steps at the Reef Drive car park

For more information, check out this information provided by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.

Augusta Dog Beaches

Are you staying down in Augusta and wondering where the Augusta dog beaches are? There’s just the one, but it’s quite long, and being in Augusta, it’s never very busy!

15.Dog Beach Augusta

📍Address: 1 Chaudiere Place, Augusta WA | Google Maps

🚗Distance To Margaret River: 37 minutes | 46 km

🐕Off Leash:

• From the Rivermouth/South Of The Colourpatch to Flinders Bay Caravan Park

For more information, check out this map provided by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.

FAQs

Wrapping Up: Dog Beaches Margaret River

Wherever you decide to stay with your dog around Margaret River, we hope that you’ll try these dog friendly beaches in Margaret River and come to love them as much as my dog and family have!  

Walking along a beach, watching, (or joining in with) your beloved animal having fun, is such a good way of spending quality time together and you will really start to appreciate the little joys in life that are often overlooked and forgotten.

Enjoy!

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