Wolli Creek Regional Park Track
Leafy urban bush corridor with creek-side tracks and a more natural feel than most inner-city walks.
View placeGet outside with your dog
Dog-friendly hikes near Leichhardt / Haberfield
Search by suburb to see the nearest parks, walks, hikes and beaches first. Growing curated list for NSW, VIC and QLD — not every council oval or trail. Always check council signs on the day.
Blackman Park to The Boreen Walk
Lane Cove River bush track with stone steps — start near Blackman Park dog area.
View placeCooper Park Loop
Hidden valley bush walk minutes from Bondi Junction — rocky creek, historic bridges and rainforest pockets.
View placeFlat Rock Gully Loop
Regenerated gully bushwalk under Long Gully Bridge — wildlife protection area; keep dogs out of the creek.
View placeHeadland Park Walking Track
Harbour bush link between Balmoral and Clifton Gardens — on-leash with off-leash windows at Clifton Gardens when signed.
View placeOatley Park Bush Tracks
South-Sydney bush reserve with foreshore views, sandstone edges and enough shade to feel like a proper suburban escape.
View placeManly Dam Loop
Longer on-leash bushwalk around the dam — park on King Street, not inside the memorial park carpark.
View placeLake Parramatta Circuit
Bushy lake loop close to the city with creek crossings, tree cover and enough natural track to feel like a real hike.
View placeCumberland State Forest Forestry Trail
Metro state forest loop — on-leash only, gated hours, nursery and cafe at the centre.
View placeBurraga Track (Bidjigal Reserve)
Longer Bidjigal loop through bush sections — good add-on after Platypus Track.
View placePlatypus Track (Bidjigal Reserve)
Shaded creek-gully loop in Bidjigal Reserve — rocky and muddy after rain.
View placeProspect Reservoir Walk
Wide perimeter-style walk with big-sky western-Sydney views — more fitness loop than technical hike, but a great longer outing for leash-trained dogs.
View placeMateLoop lists places for convenience. Distances are approximate from suburb centres. Council rules, times and seasonal bans change — always follow local signs and official council websites.