Alligator Bay and Stanage Bays are two bays south of the eastern Arthur Point. The two bays face north-east and are backed by mainly cleared, gently rising land, with the main Stanage Bay Road running less than […]

The two main surfing beaches immediately south of Emu Point were called Ladies and Mens Beaches. The small Ladies Beach still goes by that name, while Mens is now known as Emu Park Main Beach and is the site of […]

The creek that used to drain across the northern end of the beach has been dammed by The Causeway and the tidal flats are still readjusting to the absence of the tidal currents that flowed in and out of the creek. […]

The Sands are surrounded by Cawarral Creek to the north, extensive tidal flats to the east and the long, swampy beach ridges of Cattle Point to the south, while mangrove-filled tidal creeks make up much of the […]

Keppel Sands is a quiet beach settlement located 15km off the Emu Park Road and 40 km from Rockhampton. The Keppel Sands Main Beach is 1.3km long, faces east and is bounded by the northern 40m high, conical […]

Fishermans Beach offers generally low, spilling waves that are usually higher on Tanby Beach. Fishermans Beach is somewhat protected by the point and receives low waves in the south, rising to less than 0.5m to […]

Farnborough Beach is composed of fine sand and exposed to waves averaging 0.8 metres. These factors maintain a low narrow high tide beach fronted by a 200 metre-wide, low gradient low tide beach. Waves spill […]

Located on the southern side of Wave Point is Cooee Bay, a 500 metre long, curving beach extending from the point to the southern Wreck Point. The beach is bordered by 20 metre high headlands with rocky platforms […]

Cocoanut Beach is a low, rocky point that runs for 1km between Zilzie and Cocoanut Point. The beach faces south-east but is protected from high waves by the sand flats. It is one of three Emu Park beaches.

Dogs […]

Castle Bellas beach is one of three southernmost Emu Park beaches. It is a 3.5 kilometre long beach with low energy, running to the south-west from Cocoanut Point to the mouth of Cawarral Creek.

Dogs are welcome […]

At Cattle Point the shoreline turns south and is called Rundles Beach. Consisting of a low energy beach backed by a 3 km truncated series of beach ridges, housing a few fishing shacks at the southern end.

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Barwell Creek is one of the longer beaches on the Capricorn Coast with good access points as well as many kilometres of natural beach.

Dogs are welcome off leash between 4pm – 8am

Arthur Point is the northernmost point of the peninsula. It is a 30 metre high conical hill, backed by a second larger, 100 metre high hill. Arthur Point lies out on the tip of the eastern headland. It is a […]

Alligator Bay and Stanage Bay are the next two bays south of the eastern Arthur Point headland. They face north-east and are backed by mainly cleared, gently rising land, with the main Stanage Bay Road running […]

The tranquil waters at the Town of 1770 are perfect for you and your four legged friends! The beach is off leash 24h and makes it a great spot to go for adventure with your dog.

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The long, sandy stretch of Agnes Water beach is extremely popular with dog owners. Dog off leash beach area at Agnes Water Beach is north of the ‘Agnes Water Beach Marker – SS1 – Surf Club Avenue’ beach access point.

Canoe Point is a 24h off leash beach in Tannum Sands. Let your dog run freely off-leash on the sand and jump in the water for a refreshing dip!

Dogs are permitted in the parklands; however, they must be kept on a […]

BOSC or Bar Of Social Conscience is a bar of many things: bar of specialty gin cocktails… bar of phenomenal fine wine… bar of many locally crafted beers… and of course bar known for welcoming dogs everywhere in the venue.

Cozy dog friendly cocktail bar with a specific focus on local vibes from art to brews.  A playlist of hip-hop and soul sets the vibe. Cut off crystal decanter pendant lights give off a soft glow that makes you […]