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Mansfield Reserve

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Updated 24 Apr 2026

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Mansfield Reserve is a quiet patch of natural parkland in East Bowral, with easy grassed tracks, mature gums and plenty of birdlife. Dogs are welcome on-leash, and the reserve has a calm, tucked-away feel. It is a gentle option for a scenic walk where the focus is on shade, wildlife and a slower pace.

Dog rules

Dogs must be on a leash and under effective control at all times in public places except in designated leash-free areas. Dog faeces must be collected immediately. No dangerous dogs or restricted breeds in leash-free areas. Maximum 4 dogs per person. Source: Wingecarribee Shire Council – Leash Free Areas (wsc.nsw.gov.au/Services/Animals/Leash-Free-Areas-in-the-Wingecarribee-Shire)

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Mansfield Rd, Bowral NSW 2576
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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

DBDiane B.
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★★★★★1 year ago

Always lovely and quiet for our puppy and bub walk. Will be great when the top is open again.

S(Stewart (.
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★★★★★5 years ago

Absolutely great place for wander. Informative signs telling you what's about and get this...there are dog leads attached to the fence for your dog (or cat if you're that way inclined) so as not to let them interfere with wildlife. There's more than one walk. I love this place

BLBill L.
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★★★★★10 months ago

A nice bit of bush, but very soggy after rain.

JMJonathan M.
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★★★★★1 year ago

Great find. Beautiful natural parkland tucked in behind East Bowral. Easy walking tracks, all grassed, which follow the boundaries of the reserve. Superb large gums on display, lots of birdlife. Very secluded and peaceful. We took our little Aussie Terrier who loved it (on leash only). Also some beautiful homes nearby if you want a respectful sticky beak.

SLSteve L.
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★★★★★5 years ago

A lovely area behind the busy Bowral township. Probably the most ideal location to walk through the bush looking for Koalas. They are not easy to locate and towards sunset seems the better time, but beware of gate closing times. The walks are level and easy and on a sunny day, delightful.

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Mansfield Rd, Bowral NSW 2576
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