Can my dog go on the beach —
right now

One answer from the council rules, then the beaches around it.

Starting beach

Elwood Beach

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Elwood

For Rock groyne south of Point Ormond to the rock groyne in front of Elwood Angling Club only. 1 other stretch has different rules.

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Rules can change at short notice. Always check the signs at the beach and the council's page before you go.

77 beaches

Updated 27 October 2026

77 beaches

City of Port Phillip

Bayside City Council

City of Kingston

Frankston City Council

Hobsons Bay City Council

Wyndham City Council

Mornington Peninsula Shire

City of Greater Geelong

Surf Coast Shire

Sutherland Shire Council

Waverley Council

Northern Beaches Council

Randwick City Council

Bayside Council (NSW)