Silver Beach Reserve
Silver Beach Reserve is a beachfront reserve on Silver Beach in Kurnell, on the south coast of Botany Bay. Its most notable feature is an off-leash dog area between the third and fourth rock groynes at the western end of the beach. The reserve also has a netted swimming area, picnic areas and bushland trails.
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About Silver Beach Reserve
Off-Leash Dog Area at Silver Beach Reserve
The off-leash dog area at Silver Beach Reserve sits to the right of the Bonna Point Boat Ramp. Dogs must be on a leash when entering and leaving the area, and owners must clean up after them. Dogs declared dangerous or menacing by Council, and restricted breeds, are not permitted. Dogs are prohibited everywhere else on Silver Beach, so this is the only stretch of sand where dogs are allowed.
Swimming and Fishing at Silver Beach Reserve
Silver Beach Reserve has a netted swimming area at the centre of the beach's strip, and the swimming area is not patrolled. Fishing is permitted, and bream, trevally and flathead are the most predominant fish in the bay. A boat ramp sits at the western end of the reserve, held against the fourth groyne. Whale watching is one of the activities at the reserve during the appropriate season.
Trails, History and Picnic Areas at Silver Beach Reserve
A couple of bushland trails run through Silver Beach Reserve. Burrawang Walk, which has modern and historic monuments, can be entered from the east end of the reserve just past the pier. The eastern point of the reserve is the site where Captain James Cook first set foot on Australian soil in 1770. Picnic areas along the beachfront give walkers a place to rest afterwards.
Facilities at Silver Beach Reserve
Visitor tips for Silver Beach Reserve
- ✓Keep watch on dogs that swim, since shark protection measures have been ruled out for the off-leash area.
- ✓Swim inside the netted area and keep children close, as it is not patrolled.
- ✓Grab a coffee at the café across the road from the off-leash area.
Getting to Silver Beach Reserve
312 Prince Charles Parade, Kurnell NSW 2231, on the corner of Dampier Street, 18 km south of the Sydney CBD. Drive in from the west via the Princes Highway and Captain Cook Drive. Parking runs along Prince Charles Parade, where bus stops also serve the reserve. A large car park at the separate Bonna Point Reserve serves the western end. Entry is free.
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- 📍Bonna Point Reserve
- 📍Burrawang Walk
Frequently asked questions about Silver Beach Reserve
Are dogs allowed at Silver Beach Reserve?
Dogs are allowed only in the off-leash area near the Bonna Point Boat Ramp and are banned on the rest of Silver Beach.
Are there toilets at Silver Beach Reserve?
Yes, there is a toilet and an MLAK accessible toilet, plus a bubbler for drinking water.
Is swimming at Silver Beach Reserve patrolled?
No, lifeguards don't patrol the netted swimming area.
Is there parking at Silver Beach Reserve?
Yes, there is street parking along Prince Charles Parade and a large car park at neighbouring Bonna Point Reserve.
Can you fish at Silver Beach Reserve?
Yes, fishing is allowed, with bream, trevally and flathead the most common catches.