Beachmere foreshore recreation areas

On 12 November 2025, 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 year from August to the end of April.

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. The amendments outlined below are scheduled to be implemented from 1 December 2025.

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. This dog off-leash area is approximately 13 hectares at low tide. Dogs are allowed on the signed parkland and beach only. 

Bayside Drive is a seasonal dog off-leash and on-leash beach. Dogs can be exercised off-leash on the foreshore of Bayside Drive between 1 May and 31 July.

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.

Bayside Drive is a seasonal dog off-leash and on-leash beach. Dogs can be exercised on leash on the foreshore of Bayside Drive between 1 August and 30 April.

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.

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.