North Head

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Updated 28 May 2026

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North Head is a dog-friendly park in Manly, with some time-based restrictions in place.

Dog rules

Dogs permitted on-leash under Northern Beaches Council default policy (Companion Animals Act 1998). Not listed in the council's designated off-leash areas.

At a glance

Drinking waterVenue website
On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
Fairfax Track, Manly NSW 2095

Before you go

  • ℹ️Dogs allowed at certain times/areas — check official source for details.
  • 🌳No shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
  • 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.

What people say

Liz G.
Google Maps
★★★★★5 months ago

Really beautifully,interesting to see how the wind and sea has carved into the rocks making interesting patterns. Walkways are clean and free from.litter such a pleasure to see this.

RBP
Google Maps
★★★★★6 months ago

I'm not 100% sure what there is to review about this place. Suffice to say it's a must for visitors and locals alike. You won't get this view from anywhere else.

김유경
Google Maps
★★★★★8 months ago

It was best place in Sydney. Before I travel, I feel depressed and frustrated because of my personal problems. But I visited North Head and just staring at the water flow and boat, that makes me comfortable. I wanna go back there!!!! Ps. If you plan to go North Head with bus, you have to check when bus comes. I didn't prepare for that, so I just waited half an hour under the hot sunlight😂 Because I don't have any plan to do in 30 minutes haha.

Eve M.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 year ago

Lovely walk! It's the kind of stroll where you can just zone out and enjoy the good vibes. The views are incredible with the coastline and Sydney skyline doing its thing in the distance. The path is super clean, really well looked after. It's also easy getting there by a bus from manly!

Yang Z.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 year ago

North Head is a must go place in Manly. Just take bus 161 at the Manly Wharf. It will take you to the North Head in about 20 minutes. You can enjoy great view and peaceful walk there. Everything is maintained well. All nice and clean. You can drop off at North Head Sanctuary stop as well to check out some nice coffee shops there as well.

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How we know this

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