Hanging Rock Lookout
Hanging Rock Lookout is a dog-friendly park in Sanctuary Point.
Dog rules
Dogs are welcome on-leash at Hanging Rock Lookout, 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
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
Beautiful place and a spot to take in the sunset and a nice and chilled hiking trail on Ben's Walk with our dog.
This lookout has a fantastic view with a short trail (stairs) which allows you to see many amazing rock formations. Friendly for kids but not those with mobility challenge as you need to walk through some stairs. The view of Shoalhaven River is so vast and windy as though you are looking at the ocean! Parking is only 50m away so it's very convenient. There are benches at the flat area so if you are travelling with elderly who don't want to explore the trail, they can rest at the sitting area and enjoy the view. Highly recommended if you are in Nowra!
Bens walk is a nice wee bush walk along the river only about 20 mins. Starts at the small car park and takes you down the hill to the water and back up again about 200m from the carpark. Theres a longer route which i didnt habe the time to try.
A great place to stop in the way back to Sydney from the coast. Great view from the top .
Great views and walking tracks, definitely worth a visit.
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