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Dobroyd Head

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 13 July 2026

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Dobroyd Head is a highly rated dog-friendly park in Balgowlah Heights where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find parking and toilets nearby. Some conditions apply, so it's worth checking the rules before you visit.

Dog rules

Dogs permitted on-leash under Northern Beaches Council default policy (Companion Animals Act 1998). Not listed in the council's designated off-leash areas.

At a glance

On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
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Balgowlah Heights NSW 2093
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Nearby dog-friendly spots

Parks

Clontarf Track
850m
Confirmed
Manly to Spit Harbour Bushwalk
550m
Likely
Tania Park
300m
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Beaches

Silver Beach
1.3km
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Sandy Bay
1.7km
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Fairlight Beach
1.5km
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Before you go

  • ℹ️Dogs allowed at certain times/areas — check official source for details.
  • 💧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

BWBrenden W.
Google Maps
★★★★★7 years ago

Excellent view from this lookout. Only accessible by trail. There is a toilet along the track. Seating lookout at the rear of the lookout. No shelter except for the plantation. Would be extremely windy here when gale force winds would be hitting the Sydney Heads. Good view of Manly, North Head, South Head and Quarantine Station. Sit back, relax and watch the Manly Ferry pass by.

HSHosni S.
Google Maps
★★★★☆4 years ago

Beautiful view over the coastline. About 10 minutes hike from the car park.

BMBrendan M.
Google Maps
★★★★☆6 years ago

A great place to view the heads and Manly but not that easy to get to from either direction. I feel that this lookout could be made a major feature of the Spit to Manly Walk. Needs a bit of TLC but well worth getting to on a good day if you want to view a cruise ship arrival/departure, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race or scenic pictures. Can be accessed from Tania Park in Balgowlah Heights

MCMike C.
Google Maps
★★★★★7 years ago

Well worth the walk from Manley. Stunning views and amazing wildlife on the way.

LKLin K.
Google Maps
★★★★★9 years ago

Easy access via the oval by car or from Manly. Nice walking track with plenty of steps. Perfect bush running track in the winter months. Could get a bit crowded on weekends during summer if you're after a tranquil walk. Run from manly to spit for more steps or the other way around to take advantage of all that manly has to offer.

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