Dog Happiness
Guides
Dog Happiness

Evidence-based dog-friendly venue guide for NSW.

Terms·Privacy·Contact·About

Browse

  • Parks
  • Beaches
  • Pubs & bars
  • Cafes

Learn

  • About
  • FAQ

Contribute

  • Suggest a venue
  • List your venue

Legal

  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
  • Contact us
Venue amenity data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Map data © Google
© 2026 Dog Happiness. All rights reserved.
  1. Home
  2. /Parks
  3. /Hunter
  4. /Shoal Bay
  5. /Anzac Park

Anzac Park

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 12 May 2026

No photos yet
Be the first to share a photo of this spot.

Anzac Park is a dog-friendly park in Shoal Bay. Just 750m away, Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar is a nearby spot to stop in after your walk.

Dog rules

All Council reserves that are not off-lead or prohibited are dog on-lead areas. Dogs must be under the effective control of a competent person by means of an adequate chain or leash at all times. You are not permitted to walk more than 4 dogs at any one time. Dog owners must remove all dog faeces — fines of $275 apply. Source: Port Stephens Council – Dog Parks (portstephens.nsw.gov.au/services/dog-parks)

At a glance

On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
2A Shoal Bay Rd, Shoal Bay NSW 2315
Get directionsVisit website

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

SNSean N.
Google Maps
★★★★★5 years ago

Quiet nature reserve just behind the beach at Shoal Bay. It parallels the coast and is a popular walking spot that runs from near the bottom of Mt Tomaree to the lighthouse. Early mornings and late afternoons seem to be the preferred time to exercise here.

LLivingdroneunder
Google Maps
★★★★☆6 years ago

Is a beautiful beach nice place to watch a sunset

IMIggy M.
Google Maps
★★★★☆7 years ago

Lovely park to remember our fallen ones.

SNShirley N.
Google Maps
★★★★★7 years ago

A nice little park for a morning walk. We cut across the park to enjoy the scenic Shoal Bay. Nearby, we chanced by a colony of brightly coloured Hibiscus Harlequin Bugs aka Cotton Harlequin Bugs. We understand that upon maturity, the bugs turn a nice orange. In the neighbourhood, we also saw a ceramic bird feed that attracted a lot of wild colourful parrots. It was an amazing!

PBPrue B.
Google Maps
★★★★★8 years ago

Beautiful beach with spectacular views of the headlands crystal clear water unless been storms . Can be bit rough for little kids

See all reviews on Google

Happy Dog Guides

View all guides →

Best Dog Parks in NSW

The parks that are genuinely good for dogs — not just convenient

Why Sniffing Matters More Than You Think

Your dog's nose is their window to the world

What Makes Dogs Happy?

The signs of real happiness — and how to create more of it

2A Shoal Bay Rd, Shoal Bay NSW 2315
Get directionsVisit website
DirectionsSite

How we know this

We check council regulations, official sources, and community reviews to verify dog access at every venue. Access may change — always check on-site signage. Something wrong or missing? Submit feedback. How it works.