14 Best Dog Friendly Hikes and Walks in Sydney

By | February 23, 2024 |

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There are some amazing dog friendly hikes and walks in Sydney. From iconic Bondi to Bronte dog friendly coastal walks to less known trails in Cooper Park and Tarban Creek. For more adventures hikers, Narrabeen Lagoon and Lake Parramatta provide longer walks. Here are the best dog friendly hikes and walks in Sydney.

1. BLACKWATTLE BAY WALK

Annandale

One of the best and most scenic dog friendly walks close to the CBD. Harbour views all around and several off leash areas along the journey.

2. BONDI TO BRONTE COASTAL WALK

Bondi | Bronte

The most iconic dog friendly coastal walk in Sydney is great way to enjoy the majestic ocean views. Dogs must be on the leash, however there is an off leash park (Marks Park) halfway through the walk.

3. COOPER PARK

Woollahra

Cooper Park is a hidden bush walking area in the heart of Woollahra. This dog friendly walk is suitable for all ages and provides plenty of place to sniff and explore.

4. DOVER HEIGHTS COASTAL WALK

Dover Heights

A little less known dog friendly coastal walk in the Eastern Suburbs. This is a great walk that circles through several off leash dog parks on it’s way from Dover Heights to Watsons Bay.

5. IRON COVE BAY WALK

Drummoyne

Walk around Iron Cove Bay provides great exercise for you and your dog. Southern part of the bay connects multiple off leash parks while the northern side offers beautiful water views across the bay.

6. KNAPSACK RESERVE

Glenbrook

Dog friendly walk at Knapsack Reserve, located at the foot of the Blue Mountains, is a historical site of the Lapstone Zig Zag Railway built in 1867 as part of the train line from Penrith to Wentworth Falls. While the walks are lovely they have more a historical focus than one of bushwalking and are well maintained and easy to follow.

7. LAKE PARRAMATTA

North Parramatta

Lake Circuit is the longest track at Lake Parramatta. Simply follow the track going around the lake. There are two shorter dog friendly hikes as well in the reserve, She-Oak-Track and Banksia Trail.

8. MANLY COASTAL WALK

Manly

The best way to explore Manly is by foot. This dog friendly coastal walk starts from the popular off leash area at Manly Lagoon Park where your dog can dig the sand, walk in the shallow waters or even explore a little further into the lagoon for a swim.

9. NARRABEEN LAGOON WALK

Narrabeen

Narrabeen Lagoon Trail is a great place for walking your dog in Northern Beaches.

As one of the shining jewels of the northern beaches, the journey around Narrabeen Lagoon will take you and your dog through beautiful ecosystems, an abundance of wildlife, cultural heritage and historical icons.

10. TARBAN CREEK WALK

Gladesville

Stunning dog friendly walk along the river connecting several off leash areas. You can start the walk from Tarban Creek Reserve 24h off leash park and walk towards the Riverglade Reserve at Tarban Bay. Walk then leads into Gladesville Hospital grounds & Banjo Paterson Park and there is also easy access to ferry into city or up the river.

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11. TWO CREEK TRACK

Lindfield

Great dog friendly walking & hiking area in Lindfield. Irresistible smells we didn’t even know existed the track could really have been made for dog walking. Sandstone pillar overhang, rocky waterfalls and grassy clearings.

12. THE HEADLAND TRACK

Oatley

The Headland Track takes around 40 minutes with steps at the start and midway along the track, otherwise mostly flat.

This dog friendly walk in Oatley Park begins at the car park south of the Castle. Follow the path down the steps towards the water. The track veers off to your right, looping around the headland through natural bushland once widespread in the St George area.

13. TOM UREN TRAIL

Balmain

The Tom Uren Trail honours the life of a man committed to working in the service of the human family. The Trail is a circuit commencing at Thornton Park near Balmain East Ferry and circles through multiple off leash areas.

14. BERRY ISLAND RESERVE

Wollstonecraft

Dogs are welcome off leash at Berry Island Reserve at all times. One of North Sydney’s most delightful and significant areas of harbourside bushland. The small, almost circular island is linked to the mainland by a wide grassed causeway. There are excellent views of the harbour and city from this picturesque reserve.