Gannet Beach – a dog friendly Shoalhaven beach

Australia, NSW, South Coast

Summary: Gannet Beach is a small beach in Bawley Point, on the NSW south coast ideal for swiming, snorkelling and surfing.

How to get there: Park along Malibu Drive in Bawley Point.
Walking distance to swimming spot: 0.1km (return)
Duration: <1 hour
Grade: Easy
Type of Swim: Beach (ocean)
Facilties: Kiosk
Features: Surfing, Fishing, Snorkelling
Cost: Free
Dog Friendly? Dogs Allowed
Unpatrolled

A small beach in Bawley Point, Gannet Beach is south of Jurwin Head. It’s ideal for swimming (with waves averaging around one metre), snorkelling and surfing and is generally fairly quiet. Dogs are allowed on-leash – the neighbouring Cormorant Beach also allows dogs off-leash 24×7.

Getting to Gannet Beach

Gannet Beach is accessed via multiple short access paths from Malibu Drive in Bawley Point (approx 3.5 hours south of Sydney). From 8am-1pm the FLO Coffee Van above the southern end of the beach provides (great) coffee, snacks and toasties (open 4-7 days a week depending on time of year).