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Riverside Walkway

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 13 July 2026

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Riverside Walkway is a dog-friendly park in Maitland where dogs are welcome on lead. And if you're up for a coffee, Rex & Friends is around 850 metres away.

Dog rules

Dogs must be on a leash in all public areas unless within a designated off-leash zone. Dog owners must pick up and dispose of dog waste in the disposal bins provided. Dogs must wear a collar and identification tag. Restricted or dangerous dogs are not permitted in off-leash areas. Source: Maitland City Council – Off leash dog areas (maitland.nsw.gov.au/residents/pets-animals/off-leash-dog-areas)

At a glance

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2 St Andrews St, Maitland NSW 2320
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Nearby dog-friendly spots

Cafes

Rex & Friends
850m
Confirmed
The OrangeTree - Licensed Cafe By The River
400m
Likely
Vixen. Food. Coffee. Wine
500m
Likely
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Pubs & Bars

The Pourhouse
750m
Confirmed
The Metropolitan Hotel
950m
Confirmed
The Coach and Horses Hotel
450m
Likely

Parks

The Esplanade Lorn Dog Off-Leash Area
200m
Confirmed
RH Taylor Park
200m
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Turner Rest Park
200m
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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

TSTrent S.
Google Maps
★★★★★6 months ago

Nice clean and tidy walk way along side of the river

BOBevlyn O.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 year ago

Great place to relax by the river

PGPallab G.
Google Maps
★★★★★3 years ago

Awesome place for a light stroll. The bank protects the city center from river flooding. It’s picturesque. A very calming place to be. The shopping street is quite but many shops are present. It is nice cozy town.

DADale A.
Google Maps
★★★★☆5 years ago

I found it to be on the short side for a walk. It was pleasant enough though same there are many cafes servicing the area. Just depends on what you are looking for...

SSarah
Google Maps
★★★★★5 years ago

Lovely walk! Paved paths, lovely trees nearby and nice picnic tables next to the river.

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2 St Andrews St, Maitland NSW 2320
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