Seasonal dog off-leash areas and shared hours
Dog owners can see which areas on Coochiemudlo and Russell Islands can be used as dog off-leash areas at certain times of the year (between certain hours) on our dog off-leash area map. Alternatively, they are listed below.
The availability of the following beaches as off-leash areas is timed to coincide with the departure and arrival patterns on migratory birds:
- Coochiemudlo Island - Main Beach, Victoria Parade
- Russell Island - Lions Boulevarde Park, The Boulevard.
Shared hours calendar
January - February | Restricted hours
- Dogs may be off-leash from 5pm until 9am the next day. Dogs are permitted to run off-leash between the boundary signs.
March - April | On-leash
- All dogs must be on-leash at all times.
May - August | Off-leash
- Dogs may be off-leash at any time. Dogs are permitted to run off-leash between the boundary signs.
September - October | On-leash
- All dogs must be on-leash at all times.
November - December | Restricted hours
- Dogs may be off-leash from 5pm until 9am the next day. Dogs are permitted to run off-leash between the boundary signs.
Dog owners found with their dog off-leash anywhere outside designated off-leash areas will receive an on-the-spot fine under Council's Local Law No.2 (Animal Management) 2015.
An owner could be fined up to 20 penalty units if they fail to effectively control their dog and it causes fear, attacks another animal or a person, or causes damage to property. Fines of more than $2,700 could apply.