Beachmere foreshore recreation areas

Changes to Beachmere foreshore recreation areas, which were scheduled to take effect on 3 February 2025, are currently under review. The pre-existing recreation boundaries will remain in place for the duration of the review or until further notice.

Find out more about Council's pending changes.

South Beachmere on-leash and off-leash areas

Beachmere foreshore dogs off-leash, on-leash areas: The blue zone from Biggs Avenue to Falcon Street is the dog on-leash area. The brown zone between Falcon Street and Louise Drive is the dog on-leash and horse area. The green zone between Louise Drive and the northern end of Bayside Drive is the dog off-leash area. The red zone is prohibited to dogs.

In South Beachmere, you can continue to exercise your dog off-leash from the southern end of Biggs Avenue towards the mouth of the Caboolture River.You can also walk your dog on-leash from the southern end of Biggs Avenue to Louise Drive.

North Beachmere on-leash and off-leash areas

North Beachmere foreshore dogs off-leash, on-leash areas: The blue zone from Biggs Avenue to Falcon Street is the dog on-leash area. The orange zone between Falcon Street and Louise Drive is the dog on-leash and horse area. The green zone between Louise Drive and the northern end of Bayside Drive is the dog off-leash area.

In North Beachmere, you can continue to exercise your dog off-leash from Louise Drive to the northern end of Bayside Drive. 

The dedicated horse exercise area remains between Louise Drive and Falcon Street. All dogs must be on a leash within this area to avoid interactions with horses. 

Council's pending changes

On 27 November 2024, Council approved amendments to the Beachmere foreshore recreation areas aimed to protect migratory and resident shorebird species. Some of these species are endangered and travel from as far away as Siberia and Alaska to roost along the Beachmere foreshore and Pumicestone Passage every September. 

The amendments to the Beachmere foreshore recreation areas include the existing dog off-leash areas, dog on-leash area, horse recreation zone and prohibited areas. They were scheduled to be implemented from 3 February 2025 to allow beachgoers and residents time to adjust to the changes. However, after significant community interest, Council has delayed the commencement of these boundary changes pending further review or until further notice.

Amended recreation area boundaries: Louise Drive, Beachmere QLD in blue is an on-leash dog area, horses only between Louise Drive and Brooks Road in orange. All animals are prohibited between Brooks Road and Prince Street in red. Dogs on-leash are allowed between Prince Street and the end of Biggs Avenue in blue. Biggs Avenue in green is a dog off-leash area. The remaining red area beside the Mangrove area is prohibited for all animals. These amended boundaries are under review.

Dog off-leash area

Walk your dog off-leash from the southern end of Biggs Avenue, across from the car park, south of the second footbridge. The dog off-leash area is approximately 13 hectares at low tide. Dogs are allowed on the signed parkland and beach only. 

Dog on-leash areas

You can walk your dogs on-leash from Louise Drive to the northern end of Bayside Drive. You can also walk on-leash from Prince Street to the southern end of Biggs Avenue. 

Prohibited areas

No dogs or horses are allowed in the prohibited areas. These areas, including the Beachmere Conservation Park, are for protecting the shorebirds’ habitat. Penalties apply. 

Horses only area

Horses can be exercised between the Louise Drive beach entry point and Brooks Road. No dogs are permitted in this area. 

Information sessions

City of Moreton Bay has hosted information sessions at the Beachmere dog off-leash areas. Attend one of the sessions to discuss with a Council officer what these changes mean for you. Sessions are subject to severe weather.

  • 7:00 AM Friday 17 January 2025 | Louise Drive beach access
  • 7:00 AM Saturday 18 January 2025 | Biggs Avenue dog off-leash area
  • 2:00 PM Saturday 1 February 2025 | Biggs Avenue dog off-leash area
  • 7:00 AM Sunday 2 February 2025 | Biggs Avenue dog off-leash area 

Protecting our shorebirds

Visitors can help protect our shorebirds by keeping dogs on-leash outside of off-leash areas, and ensuring they are always under control.

Find out more about Moreton Bay’s migratory and residential shorebird populations.

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