Burnum Burnum Sanctuary
Burnum Burnum Sanctuary is an on-leash park on the Woronora River with a mix of open grassed areas and bushland walking tracks. It's a popular meetup spot — the Hobbit Hounds rescued greyhound group walks here every Sunday, and the atmosphere is consistently friendly. There's fishing access, BBQ facilities, a playground, and clean toilet facilities. The scenery along the river is genuinely pleasant, making it a good option for a longer on-leash walk rather than just a quick visit.
Dog rules
Dogs are permitted on-leash at Burnum Burnum Sanctuary. Sutherland Shire Council requires dogs on-leash at all times in public reserves and spaces unless within a designated off-leash area.
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Before you go
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
What people say
A very nice reserve with so much to do. A lot of walks to do and dogs are allowed on a leash. There are kids play areas here with great ammenities here. Nice clean toilets and wash areas here. A nice river with ducks and other native birds in the area. There are a lot of areas to go for a swim and relax.
This was honestly my first time coming here with the social groups to have a stroll about the place seeing a playground with kids along with a bbq area & toilets water refill area for birthday parties as well to experience the atmosphere which there was a lot of cockatoos pelicans ducks on the water while I sawed people were sailing in the boat with a fishing rod though on the other side it wasn’t much over there for walking trail. There is parking available for everyone to use during the day although the view was stunning from each directions so far that there is a Woronora Bridge Walk offers you more than just one things. The waves of the watercraft was very amazing to capture it in person whilst playing badminton with friends for just a short amount of time in between some recreational activities to do at the sanctuary. Overall I enjoyed myself with a peaceful nature to come back again bringing my friends & family. I did witness kids riding a bike putting a hand sign at the end of the walkway path. I did notice the other track was block out due to construction redevelopment of the area.
Nice and tranquil park with very good amenities for a BBQ and covered tables. Large play area for kids and plenty of free parking available. Toilets could do with a bit more regular cleaning.
A great park with something for everyone - level ground, swings (including one for differently a bled people), roundabout, slide, flying fox, rope pyramid. Toddler play area, too. Big grassed area, tables and some barbecues. Toilets,handwriting and drinking water all on-site. Boat ramp
A great place to meet up with friends and family for a bbq or some fishing. Area has some beautiful scenery and a great playground for the kids. It is also a great place to walk the the dog. The area also has amenities such as sheltered tables, a boat ramp and toilet block.
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