Beachmere foreshore recreation areas

Until 3 February 2025 when these boundaries will change, you can exercise your dogs off-leash on the foreshore opposite the end of Louise Drive to the northern end of Bayside Drive.

For now you can walk your dog on-leash from the southern end of Biggs Avenue to the opposite end of Louise Drive. The allocated area for horses is on Beachmere Beach between Louise Drive and Falcon Street.

Find out more about the changes that will come into effect on 3 February 2025.

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.

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.

Changes to Beachmere foreshore recreation areas

Beachmere’s foreshore dog and horse recreation boundaries are changing on Monday 3 February 2025. The foreshore provides dog off-leash and on-leash areas and horse recreation zones. These areas also provide valuable foraging and roosting grounds for our shorebirds. 

To protect these vulnerable species, Council has revised the boundaries for the dog and horse recreation areas. From Monday 3 February 2025, dog and horse owners visiting the foreshore must observe Council’s new requirements.

Beachmere foreshore - dog off-leash area map

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. 

Council asks that you abide by these new rules and practice responsible dog and horse ownership. This is so everyone can enjoy the foreshore for many years to come. Penalties will apply once these changes come into effect on 3 February. 

Information sessions

City of Moreton Bay officers will be hosting information sessions at the Beachmere dog off-leash areas. Sessions are subject to severe weather. 

  • 2:00 PM Saturday 30 November 2024 | Biggs Avenue dog off-leash area
  • 2:00 PM Sunday 1 December 2024 | Biggs Avenue dog off-leash area
  • 7:00 AM Saturday 7 December 2024 | Biggs Avenue dog off-leash area
  • 3:00 PM Sunday 15 December 2024 | Biggs Avenue dog off-leash area
  • 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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