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Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 23 Apr 2026

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Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability is a popular dog-friendly park in Waverton where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find shaded areas and toilets nearby, while The North Spoon is around 1000 metres away for an easy post-walk coffee.

Dog rules

Dogs are not permitted off-leash at the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability under North Sydney Council rules. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. (Source: North Sydney Council)

At a glance

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2 Balls Head Dr, Waverton NSW 2060
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Blues Point Hotel
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Carradah Park
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Barangaroo Harbour Pool
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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

MAMalena A.
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★★★★★7 months ago

My favorite place to go for walks with the pram. There’s always shade and great facilities like lifts and toilets. It’s great for a short walk with family and babies

SLSylvia L.
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★★★★☆10 months ago

An "attractive" area to walk and or exercise while soaking up the sun and ocean breeze, and the beautiful views!

TOTasha O.
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★★★★★10 months ago

What a great venue. I attended a hidden cellar wine event which was a perfect fit for the space. Beautiful surrounds, right on the harbour, and only a short walk from Waverton train station.

KHKenneth H.
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★★★★★1 year ago

Lots of local grown fruit and vegetables. One time there's free rosemary harvested being offered. The coal loader tunnel also got renovated recently, so it is a lot more tourists friendly. It's no longer very dark and bumpy. Certainly a wheelchair or pram accessible. You'd find a lot of families going there on a weekend for a picnic . There's also a chicken coop/house to keep the children entertained 😄

CChai
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★★★★★2 years ago

A terrific stop on our day trip around the harbour area. We actually stumbled here on accident after walking through Waverton and what a beautiful place it was! There was an art exhibition being held near the entrance of the facility, however we arrived last minute so I did not take many photos. The facility itself is fantastic. Community gardens, art displays, historical monuments, small function rooms, public bathrooms, room to run around - what doesn't it have?? There really is a lot of art installations to check out all throughout the facility, so make sure to have a good walk around on all 3 main levels. There is also a level to visit the chickens! Bathrooms are pretty alright too. Overall, a wonderful community space to visit during a date, a hangout spot for friends or just for a nice escape!

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