Shoalhaven Heads Native Botanic Garden
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Shoalhaven Heads Native Botanic Garden is a top-rated dog-friendly park where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find BBQs and toilets nearby.
Dog rules
Dogs are welcome on-leash at Shoalhaven Heads Native Botanic Garden, 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
Toilets nearbyVenue website
BBQsVenue website
9 Celia Parade, Shoalhaven Heads NSW 2535
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
★★★★★6 months ago
Visited in early January in peak season and there was only my boyfriend and I and one other party using the BBQ facilities on the other side of the garden. We went there after the beach and had a picnic for our 2 year anniversary and it was beautiful! Nice and quiet and we has a nice stroll around admiring all the local plants. It was so ambient that I could have easily had a nap! Highly recommend for a picnic.
★★★★★1 year ago
A hidden gem to enjoy Community members have established this lovely garden in the heads and it will provide a place to have a leisurely stroll , enjoy the plants and sculptures. read the info cards too well worth it. Bonus kids playground and bbq across the street
★★★★★1 year ago
Just a fantastic facility and including playground and bbq facilities. Wonderful collection. So well curated. Loads of seats with beautiful aspects - excellent for meditation or a spot of reading. Says a lot about the community, the volunteers who have created and maintain these gardens
★★★★★2 months ago
Went a few weeks ago with my children. There was a friendly volunteer who spent time walking us around the native gardens and offering us tastes. The kids loved it so thank you to that volunteer and all those who maintain it.
★★★★★10 months ago
Beautiful spot on south coast adventure. Shoalhaven is stunning, especially in Spring! Highly recommend visiting on next tour down south 🌼
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