6 Dog-Friendly Walks in Wollongong
Located just 80km south of Sydney, the City of Wollongong is an ideal destination to explore with your furry friend. With its world-class, dog-friendly beaches and a selection of coastal paths to discover, Wollongong offers a delightful experience for dog owners. To make your adventures in Wollongong even more enjoyable, we’ve compiled a list of 6 dog-friendly walks in Wollongong.
Puckey's Estate Nature Reserve
Distance: 1.5km one way
Grade: Easy
Leash: Yes, at all times
Discover Puckey’s Estate Nature Reserve Walk, a 1.5km walk featuring a network of paths, boardwalks, and bridges. Situated just a short 10-minute drive from Wollongong City, this walk offers the perfect escape into nature without venturing too far from urban life. The flat terrain makes it an easy walk, allowing you and your canine companion to explore the picturesque surroundings at a leisurely pace. Fairy Meadow Beach, located nearby, welcomes dogs in designated off-leash areas.
Sea Cliff Bridge Walk
Distance: 665m one way
Grade: Easy
Leash: Yes, at all times
The Sea Cliff Bridge is an iconic Australian destination, providing breathtaking views and excellent opportunities to view migrating whales. Before embarking on this short walk its crucial to be confident that your dog will be comfortable with the passing of vehicles, reactive dogs may not enjoy this experience. To begin the walk, park at the south end of the bridge.
Coniston Beach
Distance: 1.4km one way
Grade: Easy
Leash: Off-leash is allowed on the beach south of Bank Street
Coniston Beach, located in close proximity to the city, offers a great spot for dog owners to take their dogs for a stroll. South of Bank Street, dogs are allowed to roam freely off-leash. It’s important to note that this beach is unpatrolled, and dangerous rips can occur, making swimming not advisable. However, with its 24-hour off-leash policy and the beautiful coastal scenery, Coniston Beach remains an appealing destination for dog owners looking to give their dog some freedom whilst they stroll the along the coast.
Perkins Beach
Distance: 4km one way
Grade: Easy
Leash: Off-leash is allowed on Perkins Beach
Perkins Beach, located between Port Kembla Beach and Windang Beach, offers 4km of off-leash area. Dogs are allowed off leash from North of Boundary Road in Windang, to the South end of Port Kembla Beach. Similar to Coniston Beach, it’s important to note that Perkins Beach is unpatrolled and dangerous rips can occur, so swimming is not recommended for both dogs and their owners.
Flagstaff Hill Park Walk
Distance: 1km loop
Grade: Easy
Leash: Yes, at all times
This walk around Flagstaff Hill Park is a short and leisurely walk, offering 360 degree views of the ocean and Wollongong. As you walk, keep an eye out for whales migrating either North or South depending on the time of year. This is a perfect walk to get your furry friend out and about, socialising with other dogs and burning some energy.
Blue Mile Walk
Distance: 2km one way
Grade: Easy
Leash: Yes, at all times
The Blue Mile walk offers a beautiful journey along the picturesque shores of Wollongong. This path is popular with locals and visitors. As you walk this path, you’ll find numerous opportunities for your furry friend to interact with other dogs. This will be a walk that both you and your furry friend will equally enjoy.
