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Porter Reserve

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 13 July 2026

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Porter Reserve is a well-regarded dog-friendly park in Newport where dogs are welcome on lead. Charli's Cafe is also around 550 metres away for a post-walk coffee.

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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Burke St, Newport NSW 2106
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Nearby dog-friendly spots

Cafes

Charli's Cafe
550m
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PIVOT Cafe
700m
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4 knots newport
700m
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Parks

South Bilgola Headland Viewing Platform
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Bert Payne Park
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Crown of Newport Reserve
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Beaches

Clareville Beach Reserve
2.0km
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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

NRNicki R.
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★★★★★9 years ago

Great little village rugby park with views of the ocean and a bar deck. Fantastic atmosphere and community spirit on show during any of the Newport Breakers' home games at any grade level.

KJKenny J.
Google Maps
★★★☆☆1 year ago

Fairly basic football oval.

XBxavier B.
Google Maps
★★★★★4 years ago

Beautiful ground. you know when i was a youngster this was my second home i would train every morning and night, every week after school and before it was something i would look forward too. to sum it up this is my home and i love it.

JGJudi G.
Google Maps
★★★★☆6 years ago

Lovely nature reserve with wetlands walk to or from Avalon. Easy pathways for strollers.

MLmyles L.
Google Maps
★★★☆☆9 years ago

Great local park. Also used for junior rugby games. Very simple grass area but great to run around with a ball. Had good but rough basketball hoop

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