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Bert Payne Park

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 25 May 2026

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Bert Payne Park is a dog-friendly park in Newport with plenty of shade. Just 250m away, Charli's Cafe is a great nearby spot to grab a coffee with your pup.

Dog rules

Dogs are permitted on-leash under the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998. Dogs must be under effective control at all times. This venue is not listed on the Northern Beaches Council off-leash dog areas page; off-leash use is not authorised here.

At a glance

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394 Barrenjoey Rd, Newport NSW 2106
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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

TBToddy B.
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★★★★★4 years ago

Nice place for surfing , there are people for life safe. dogs are not allowed in beach but allowed in nearby park with leashed

CWC W.
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★★★★☆9 months ago

It's a nice place to sit and relax. There is a playground too for the kids. For food, there are multiple choices - I would recommend Seafood Master across the road for really good fish & chips!

TYTomas Y.
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★★★★★2 years ago

Great place! Peaceful with many distractions

BCBharath C.
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★★★★★6 years ago

Very pleasant and beautiful place. There is a coffee shop available here.

JGJorge G.
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★★★★★6 years ago

You could spend an hour of the whole afternoon. Beautiful place to relax. A couple of restaurants nearby

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394 Barrenjoey Rd, Newport NSW 2106
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