Dog-Friendly Sunshine Coast: Beaches, Parks and Cafes That Welcome Dogs

The Sunshine Coast has a genuinely dog-friendly character, with several beaches designated as off-leash dog exercise areas during specified hours, parks with fenced off-leash zones and cafes with outdoor areas that welcome well-behaved dogs. Key off-leash beach areas include sections of Dicky Beach in Caloundra, Peregian Beach north of Coolum, and Noosa's Sunrise Beach. Hours for off-leash beach access vary by beach and season, so checking Sunshine Coast Council's current designations before visiting is important. The Sunshine Coast Hinterland and its national parks generally require dogs to be on-leash; the low-bush walking sections of Coolum Beach hinterland are popular with dog walkers. Many coastal cafes with outdoor seating welcome leashed dogs.