Patonga Beach
Hawkesbury River day-trip beach — 24-hour off-leash between the jetty and Meroo Avenue boundary sign.
View placeGet outside with your dog
Dog parks, walks & beaches near Patonga
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.
Kangaroo Point Boardwalk (Hawkesbury)
Hawkesbury River boardwalk with mangrove views — northern Sydney day-trip outing.
View placeMackerel Beach (Great Mackerel Beach)
Pittwater enclave reached by ferry from Palm Beach or private boat — timed off-leash on sand only; swimming in the water is not permitted.
View placeStation Beach (Palm Beach)
Northern beaches harbour-side spot where dogs are often allowed under council conditions — check times before you go.
View placeRowland Reserve (Bayview Dog Beach)
Pittwater dog beach — grassy reserve and calm water off-leash all day; one of Sydney’s most popular harbour-side swim spots.
View placeMona Vale Beach (south) dog area
Council dog off-leash beach trial area (south end) with set hours — confirm the trial is still active and follow time windows.
View placeStrickland Arboretum Track
Central Coast state-forest loop with rainforest and suspension bridge — popular Sydney day trip (~75 min drive).
View placeNarrabeen Lagoon Trail
Long flat lagoon circuit with bushy pockets, bridges and water views — a strong northern-beaches option for dogs that can happily walk 8 km or more.
View placeGriffith Park
Northern beaches off-leash park popular with locals — pair with lagoon or beach rules checks nearby.
View placeLong Reef Headland Walk
Easy northern-beaches headland loop with whale-season views — start from Griffith Park off-leash area.
View placeSt Ives Showground Dog Park
Fully fenced showground dog park — popular Ku-ring-gai destination for social dogs.
View placeBeacon Hill Reserve
Northern beaches off-leash reserve — local favourite away from the busiest beach crowds.
View placeDee Why to Curl Curl Cliff Walk
Short rugged headland walk with ocean views — rough underfoot; ends near Curl Curl lagoon off-leash reserve.
View placeWaitara / Rofe Park area
Upper north shore off-leash options around Waitara / Hornsby — confirm Hornsby Shire signs for the exact yard.
View placeForestville War Memorial Playing Fields dog area
Northern beaches sports fields with designated off-leash use when not booked for sport.
View placePassmore Reserve
Northern beaches reserve near the coast — pair with Curl Curl lagoon rules and council signs.
View placeAdams Street Reserve / Curl Curl Lagoon
Western side of Curl Curl Lagoon — off-leash reserve with lagoon paddles; pair with Flora & Ritchie Roberts on the south side.
View placeCurl Curl Lagoon (Flora & Ritchie Roberts Reserve)
Northern beaches lagoon paddle spot with sandy edges — dogs off-leash in the reserve but not on adjacent Curl Curl Beach sand.
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.