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Budderoo National Park

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 18 June 2026

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Budderoo National Park is a highly rated dog-friendly park where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find toilets nearby.

Dog rules

Dogs must be kept on-leash and are only permitted on perimeter footpaths of public parks within the Kiama Municipal Council area. Dogs are not permitted in park interiors. Dogs are not permitted on beaches unless within a designated off-leash beach area, in Minnamurra River water areas, or in Crooked River. Dogs are not permitted within 10 metres of children's playgrounds or food preparation/consumption areas, or on active sports fields during organised sport. Dog faeces must be immediately removed and properly disposed of. Source: Kiama Municipal Council – Dog off-leash areas (kiama.nsw.gov.au/Services/Animals/Dog-off-leash-areas)

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Gerringong Falls Walking Track, Budderoo NSW 2535
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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

IRInes R.
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★★★★☆1 year ago

Stayed a night on a whim. Campground is small (4 tent sites) so was beautifully quiet on a Sunday night, well designed and clean. Facilities decent but basic: drop/eco toilets, bring your own water and remove your own rubbish. Short walk to basic picnic spot (couple of tables), a few walking trails and lovely water holes. Only disappointments were the lack of any meaningful onsite acknowledgement of local Aboriginal peoples (shameful), and the atrocious layout of the NSW National Parks website. It is literally the worst NPs website in the entire country. Seriously my dudes - please just get some actually decent park/trails maps and then... (revolutionary idea!)... put them in👏the👏same👏place👏 on the website as the walking trails info. Why would those *not* be together? And yes, I did eventually give-in and download the app instead. It wasn't good either, lol. It did make me laugh, but it didn't help me plan my trip at all 😂

RDRowan D.
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★★★★★2 years ago

Beautiful and wonderful Australian National park, places for camping, hiking and riding your bike, stunning waterfalls and amazing sunsets. Have spent the last 15 years exploring this national park and still find new and exciting places to explore or see. There are pit toilets but would recommend bringing your own toilet paper, there is no fresh water either so be prepared or bring something to filter or boil water.

KTKris T.
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★★★★★5 years ago

Amazing scenery. Beautiful walks. The little waterfall swimming hole was a gem. Please like my review if it was helpful. Pro-tip: Check out the Old Dairy pheasant ground Air B n B in Robertson or the Run @ Pheasant Ground RV camping. +61 428 266 094

BBudgie
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★★★★★7 years ago

The peaceful serenity and walk out to The waterfall is both amazing and beautiful. The calm around the area is intoxicating. With a cafe and toilets the national park is well worth the trip.

TYTiff Y.
Google Maps
★★★★★5 years ago

We couldn’t find the viewpoint to the grand fall... but we ended up here and had so much fun, even without swimsuit. But a pair of good shoes is recommended if you want to get into the water. We met a very friendly family on that day, may god bless them.

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Gerringong Falls Walking Track, Budderoo NSW 2535
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