Puckeys Estate Reserve
Puckeys Estate Reserve is an on-leash walking area that connects to the beach, making it a good combination of walk and water access. The paths are well-maintained, though locals note that motorised bikes can move through quickly, so stay alert. There are toilets and parking available. Dogs must remain on-leash and at least 10 metres from playground areas.
Dog rules
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times in public spaces. Dogs are not allowed within 10 metres of children's play areas or areas where food is prepared or eaten (except outdoor dining areas of cafes/restaurants that allow dogs). Dogs are prohibited from school grounds, childcare centres, rock platforms, wildlife protection areas, and any area with signage indicating dogs are prohibited. Dog owners must clean up after their dogs. Source: Wollongong City Council – Dog Beaches and Parks (wollongong.nsw.gov.au/places/dog-beaches-and-parks)
At a glance
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.
- 🧱No confirmed fencing — keep your dog on lead if unsure.
What people say
I love this place. It’s such a good place to take the dogs for a walk and then go for a swim.
It's a good walk, unfortunately people on motorised push bikes fly past you at speed and make you jump out of their way! They are loud too, can't be great for the wildlife, certainly not great when you're walking your dog who is anxious about loud noises. Having said that, I thought it was clean, well maintained, and safe (during the day as it is busy). I personally wouldn't walk it at night alone as there's no lighting. Looking forward to walking with the Illawarra Beagle Group there soon.
Puckey's is the best off leash dog area around! Running from just north of the north gong lagoon, up to just short of the Fairy Meadow SLS tower, this off leash area is a popular choice, but big enough to be never crowded.
Lovely walking track to Fairy Meadow beach from the north west end of Stewart Park. Starts with a beautiful boardwalk then almost like a forest track around the creeks themselves with small paths leading to Puckeys Beach. The path ends at Fairy Meadow Beach and if the tide is low it's possible to walk south along the beach (Puckeys Beach) back to Stewart Park. Please remember to only swim at patrolled beaches and between the flags: Puckeys beach is notorious for drownings and is obviously not patrolled...it is however a off leash beach for dogs.
Great walking/running track between North Wollongong and Fairy Meadow Beach. The track is dirt, but quite wide and well cared for. It weaves through light bushland and scrub, offering occasional glimpses of the ocean. Enough people use the track for it to feel both secluded and relatively safe. There are bubblers at the Fairy Meadow end, which is great for half-way rests on hot days.
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