Dawes Point Reserve
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Dawes Point Reserve is a popular dog-friendly park in The Rocks where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find shaded areas nearby, while Pier Bar is just a short walk away for an easy post-walk drink.
Dog rules
Dogs are welcome on-leash. Under the Companion Animals Act 1998, dogs must be on-leash in City of Sydney parks and public places, except in designated off-leash areas. Dogs are prohibited from playgrounds, sports courts and enclosed sports ovals.
At a glance
On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
Shade availableFrom reviews
Grassy surfaceFrom reviews
Hickson Rd, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Before you go
- 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
What people say
★★★★★6 months ago
Beautiful location and vantage point.. Accessible.. and plenty of space to pitch up a picnic mat. Awesome Harbour bridge views and Opera house also visible from the front end.. plenty of trees to provide shade as well..
★★★★★6 months ago
A very very astounding place to watch fireworks in every New Years Eve right beneath the Harbour Bridge
★★★★★7 months ago
Best place for visitors where you can see a-lot of Australian beauty and engineering from same place best place for wedding photoshoot and dating as well you can do walking cycling with great view.
★★★★★1 year ago
Quiet little sloped lawn adjacent to the bridge. The left side of the park has a great view of North Sydney while the right side has a view of the opera House. Beautiful area to stop for a break, snack, or nap
★★★★★2 years ago
This was an amazing place to sit and enjoy a morning by the harbor. Beautiful views of the Opera House, a unique view of the harbor bridge, and so many birds singing. It's also an easy walk from here to the elevator to the bridge, if you're wanting to walk across on the pedestrian walkway. If you're looking for a peaceful place to spend a little time, this is a great stop.
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