Dog Happiness
Parks
Sydney Metro
  • Sydney City
  • Eastern Suburbs
  • Inner West
  • Northern Beaches
  • Lower North Shore
  • Upper North Shore
  • The Hills
  • Western Sydney
  • St George
  • South West Sydney
  • Sutherland Shire
Coastal
  • Central Coast
  • Hunter
  • South Coast
  • Mid North Coast
  • Northern Rivers
Inland
  • Blue Mountains
  • Southern Highlands
  • Central West
  • Southern Tablelands
  • New England
  • Riverina
Browse all parks →
Beaches
Sydney Metro
  • Eastern Suburbs
  • Inner West
  • Northern Beaches
  • Lower North Shore
  • Upper North Shore
  • The Hills
  • Western Sydney
  • St George
  • South West Sydney
  • Sutherland Shire
Coastal
  • Central Coast
  • Hunter
  • South Coast
  • Mid North Coast
  • Northern Rivers
Browse all beaches →
Cafes
Sydney Metro
  • Sydney City
  • Eastern Suburbs
  • Inner West
  • Northern Beaches
  • Lower North Shore
  • Upper North Shore
  • The Hills
  • Western Sydney
  • St George
  • South West Sydney
  • Sutherland Shire
Coastal
  • Central Coast
  • Hunter
  • South Coast
  • Mid North Coast
  • Northern Rivers
Inland
  • Blue Mountains
  • Southern Highlands
  • Central West
  • Southern Tablelands
  • New England
  • Riverina
Browse all cafes →
Pubs & Bars
Sydney Metro
  • Sydney City
  • Eastern Suburbs
  • Inner West
  • Northern Beaches
  • Lower North Shore
  • Upper North Shore
  • The Hills
  • Western Sydney
  • St George
  • South West Sydney
  • Sutherland Shire
Coastal
  • Central Coast
  • Hunter
  • South Coast
  • Mid North Coast
  • Northern Rivers
Inland
  • Blue Mountains
  • Southern Highlands
  • Central West
  • Southern Tablelands
  • New England
  • Riverina
Browse all pubs & bars →
Guides
Dog Happiness

Evidence-based dog-friendly venue guide for NSW.

Terms·Privacy·Contact·

Browse

  • Parks
  • Beaches
  • Pubs & bars
  • Cafes

Learn

  • About
  • FAQ

Contribute

  • Suggest a venue
  • List your venue

Legal

  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
  • Contact us

Browse by region

Parks
  • Sydney City
  • Eastern Suburbs
  • Inner West
  • Northern Beaches
  • Lower North Shore
  • Upper North Shore
  • The Hills
  • Western Sydney
  • St George
  • South West Sydney
  • Sutherland Shire
  • Central Coast
  • Hunter
  • South Coast
  • Mid North Coast
  • Northern Rivers
  • Blue Mountains
  • Southern Highlands
  • Central West
  • Southern Tablelands
  • New England
  • Riverina
Beaches
  • Eastern Suburbs
  • Inner West
  • Northern Beaches
  • Lower North Shore
  • Upper North Shore
  • The Hills
  • Western Sydney
  • St George
  • South West Sydney
  • Sutherland Shire
  • Central Coast
  • Hunter
  • South Coast
  • Mid North Coast
  • Northern Rivers
Cafes
  • Sydney City
  • Eastern Suburbs
  • Inner West
  • Northern Beaches
  • Lower North Shore
  • Upper North Shore
  • The Hills
  • Western Sydney
  • St George
  • South West Sydney
  • Sutherland Shire
  • Central Coast
  • Hunter
  • South Coast
  • Mid North Coast
  • Northern Rivers
  • Blue Mountains
  • Southern Highlands
  • Central West
  • Southern Tablelands
  • New England
  • Riverina
Pubs & bars
  • Sydney City
  • Eastern Suburbs
  • Inner West
  • Northern Beaches
  • Lower North Shore
  • Upper North Shore
  • The Hills
  • Western Sydney
  • St George
  • South West Sydney
  • Sutherland Shire
  • Central Coast
  • Hunter
  • South Coast
  • Mid North Coast
  • Northern Rivers
  • Blue Mountains
  • Southern Highlands
  • Central West
  • Southern Tablelands
  • New England
  • Riverina
Venue amenity data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Map data © Google
© 2026 Dog Happiness. All rights reserved.
  1. Home
  2. /Parks
  3. /South Coast
  4. /Sanctuary Point
  5. /Basin Walking Track

Basin Walking Track

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 24 May 2026

No photos yet
Be the first to share a photo of this spot.

Basin Walking Track is a top-rated dog-friendly park in Sanctuary Point where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find BBQs and parking nearby.

Dog rules

Dogs are welcome on-leash at Basin Walking Track, a Shoalhaven City Council park. Under the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998, dogs must be kept on a lead and under effective control in public places throughout the Shoalhaven, except in Council's designated off-leash areas. Dogs are prohibited within 10 metres of children's play equipment and food preparation areas.

At a glance

On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
Sandy surfaceVenue website
Parking nearbyVenue website
Cafe nearbyVenue website
BBQsVenue website
Loading map…
Sanctuary Point NSW 2540
Get directionsCall venueVisit website

Nearby dog-friendly spots

Parks

Ray Brooks Reserve
90m
Confirmed
John Williams Reserve
350m
Confirmed
See all parks in Sanctuary Point
Explore Sanctuary Point

Before you go

  • 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
  • 🌳No shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
  • 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.

What people say

MRMatty R.
Google Maps
★★★★★5 years ago

Walked the Basin Walking Track today. Located St Georges Basin on the South Coast NSW. I walked 7km before having to turn around and return. Still a few kms to be travelled from that point. I started at the Island Point Rd boat ramp end. Track is not intended for wheelchairs. Easy walk for all ages. Dogs and bikes are allowed as well. There are plenty of seats along the way. There are also plenty of access tracks up to the main road to with some incorporating steps. Awesome walk along a beautiful part of the coast.

KTK T.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 year ago

The walk is fairly easy but feels endless—you could spend a couple of days exploring the basin on foot. The scenery is breathtaking, with a variety of bird species and occasional white sandy patches where you can stop for a swim. The atmosphere, the scents, the feeling of being there—it’s almost impossible to put into words. I highly recommend visiting!

SASteve A.
Google Maps
★★★★★2 years ago

A fairly flat and easy walk, with much of it making use of the non-slip board walk. Lots of great views and places to stop along the way.

NNeha
Google Maps
★★★★★3 years ago

It was very beautiful and one of its kind walking experience. I really enjoyed the view of the water along the walking track.

ASAlex S.
Google Maps
★★★★☆4 years ago

Beautiful walking track around the water. Some sections of the path are really well maintained, with elevated walkways and signage about local salt marsh, but some parts of the track are a bit more rustic, so do prepare for your shoes to get a bit wet and to navigate a few rocks, branches, roots, puddles, and shoreline. Lots of beautiful native flora and fauna to see, too. Well worth a stroll if you’re in the area.

See all reviews on Google

Happy Dog Guides

View all guides →

Best Dog Parks in NSW

The parks that are genuinely good for dogs — not just convenient

What Makes Dogs Happy?

The signs of real happiness — and how to create more of it

Bones, Chews, and Happy Dogs

Why chewing is one of the calmest things your dog can do

Loading map…
Sanctuary Point NSW 2540
Get directionsCall venueVisit website
DirectionsCall

How we know this

We check council regulations, official sources, and community reviews to verify dog access at every venue. Access may change — always check on-site signage. Something wrong or missing? Submit feedback. How it works.