Elephant Rock
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Elephant Rock is a park in Patonga. Dogs are generally allowed on a lead in NSW public parks unless signs say otherwise — but the rules here aren't confirmed, so check local signage before visiting.
Dog rules
–Central Coast Council's "Guide to being PAWSOME!" booklet states: "When exercising in a public place, keep your dog on a lead and under the control of a competent person." "This means when you are outside your home, including on the footpath, your dog must be on a lead — except in designated dog off-leash exercise areas." The booklet also notes that under the Companion Animals Act 1998, dogs are prohibited from schools, shopping centres, beaches (except in designated areas), food preparation areas, playgrounds and wildlife protection areas. This park is not on Central Coast Council's published off-leash list, so the council's general on-leash rule applies. (Source: Central Coast Council — "Guide to being PAWSOME!" Responsible Pet Ownership booklet, centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.)
At a glance
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12B Patonga Dr, Patonga NSW 2256
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Before you go
- ℹ️Dog access hasn’t been confirmed — best to check before visiting.
- 💧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
★★★★★5 years ago
Thanks to other Google user's advise, I don't have too much trouble to find this place. To use Google map for directions, just mark the destination on the closest point to the Elephant Rock's map icon on Patonga Dr, the GPS will take you to the pathway entrance where only two roadside parking spaces with uneven ground surface. The pathway is narrow but only short walk to the Rock. Little rock climbing needed at end but not difficult for me. There are few other walking trails to this place as well but this is the shortest way. If you are here for second sunset like me, try to remember your way back in dark. I was there on Easter Sunday and felt so lucky to see a beautiful second sunset...
★★★★☆1 year ago
Great for a short sunset bush walk. Unmarked path next to road to Patonga, small space to park car. Amazing view over Patonga !
★★★★★2 years ago
Amazing place. A bit difficult to spot the entrance. Is a small path off the highway. You cannot really see it. Just follow google maps and park your car where it says you’ve arrived. You will find a yellow post near the side of the road which will lead you to a path around 200 meters or so. Then there is a bit of rocks which need climbing. You don’t need to be in great shape to climb. It’s pretty easy. Then the view is breathtaking.
★★★★★4 years ago
A hidden spot with magnificent view. The rock formation made you feel like you are on the back of an elephant with a bird's- eye view, real amazing. Beautiful wide view captured Palm Beach view and Patonga Beach view. Great place, love it.
★★★★☆4 years ago
A great natural viewing point for Sunsets. The beauty of the area is the natural bush track that requires a certain degree of fitness to walk up the hill over rocks on a narrow bush trail where you see Some beautiful Sydney sandstone Native flora to view along the way.
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