Palm Beach Dog Off-Leash Beach

Watch a greyhound sprint flat-out alongside a labrador who can barely keep up, both of them completely losing their minds in the shallows. That's the energy at Palm Beach's off-leash stretch, a long, calm inlet beach on the Gold Coast where dogs of every size and temperament converge for what reviewers genuinely describe as 'the best time'. The water is sheltered enough for a proper swim, and a cut-through to the open ocean adds distance for the keener walkers. Shade, nearby bathrooms, a cafe, and a kids' playground mean the humans are reasonably well looked after too. Parking directly on the beach road fills up fast, but a spot across the road is a two-minute walk. Come early on weekends.