NearMeDog-friendly places in Darling Point
Last updatedThe best dog outing in Darling Point is a run in the off-leash area at Yarranabbe Park, then a coffee at The Navy Bear, a 3-minute walk away. Get there before the cafe's outdoor tables close at half past two, and keep dogs on-lead in the three harbourside reserves.
A day with your dog in Darling Point
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Every day, 7am to half past two | The Navy Bear's outdoor tables take dogs for the whole of that window. |
| Weekdays, 7am to 4pm | Flybridge Cafe's outdoor tables take dogs during the working week. |
| Weekends, 7am to half past four | Flybridge Cafe's outdoor tables take dogs until half past four, the latest close of the two cafes. |
| Any time | Darling Point Reserve, Goomerah Crescent Reserve and Sir David Martin Reserve are on-lead, so a dog stays on a lead whatever the hour. |
Any day: an off-leash run in Darling Point, then coffee at The Navy Bear
Yarranabbe Park on New Beach Road has the off-leash area among Darling Point's dog parks, so it is the place for a proper run. Its large open green space gives a dog room to roam, with a harbour-side walkway and views across the water to the city. Seating lets owners sit while the dog plays.
Then it is a 3-minute walk to The Navy Bear, a waterside cafe on New Beach Road with outdoor tables over Keltie Bay and views towards the Harbour Bridge. Dogs can join owners on the patio, so the dog can settle while the owner has a coffee. The cafe opens at 7am every day and closes at half past two, so a 9am arrival suits any day of the week.
For a smaller or more nervous dog, the next plan keeps to the small on-lead reserves close by.
A quiet on-lead walk for a small or nervous dog, then brunch at Flybridge Cafe
Goomerah Crescent Reserve is a small reserve on Goomerah Crescent, and its benches look out over the harbour, which makes it a calm first stop for a small or nervous dog. The reserve is on-lead, so the walk stays slow and close. It is a 3-minute walk to Sir David Martin Reserve, a grassed reserve overlooking Rushcutters Bay with harbour views and heritage buildings, including The Cottage and the Drill Hall. Dogs stay on-lead there at all times.
From the reserve, Flybridge Cafe is a 1-minute walk along New Beach Road. Its outdoor tables overlook the marina and moored yachts, and it opens at 7am on weekends, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. An 8am arrival suits a slow weekend start, and dogs are welcome on the outdoor seating only.
The rules that apply across these stops come next.
Dog rules in Darling Point: where dogs can't go
Dogs must stay on-lead at Darling Point Reserve, Goomerah Crescent Reserve and Sir David Martin Reserve. Woollahra Council requires dogs on-lead at all times at Sir David Martin Reserve, and the other two reserves are on-lead as well. The off-leash dog area is at Yarranabbe Park, where poo bags and seating are provided for owners. Confirm Yarranabbe Park's off-leash hours and any seasonal limits with Woollahra Council before a visit.
At the cafes, dogs are welcome on the outdoor seating only, at The Navy Bear and Flybridge Cafe. Dogs are not allowed inside either of them. For more cafes that take dogs in Darling Point, see the dog-friendly cafes guide.
Every dog-friendly place in Darling Point
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Darling Point Reserve | Park | On lead |
| Goomerah Crescent Reserve | Park | On lead |
| Yarranabbe Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| Sir David Martin Reserve | Park | On lead |
| Rushcutters Bay Kiosk | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| The Navy Bear | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Flybridge Cafe | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Darling Point?
Yarranabbe Park is the off-leash option in Darling Point, a leafy foreshore park on New Beach Road with harbour views across the water to the city. Its open green space leaves a dog room to run, and the harbour walkway suits a longer stroll afterwards. Darling Point Reserve, Goomerah Crescent Reserve and Sir David Martin Reserve are all on-lead, so a dog that needs to run freely should head to Yarranabbe Park. A 3-minute walk takes owners from the park to The Navy Bear for a coffee once the run is done.
Is there a fenced dog park in Darling Point?
No Darling Point dog park is described as fenced. The off-leash area at Yarranabbe Park, a leafy foreshore park with harbour views, is the place for a run, and owners should check on arrival whether that area is fenced before letting a dog off the lead. Until that is checked, a dog stays on-lead in the reserves, and Sir David Martin Reserve needs dogs on-lead at all times. A dog that is nervous around other dogs may settle better on a quiet walk in Goomerah Crescent Reserve, which is small and has benches with harbour views.
Which cafes in Darling Point allow dogs?
Two cafes close to Darling Point's parks allow dogs, and both only on outdoor seating: The Navy Bear and Flybridge Cafe. The Navy Bear is a waterside cafe on New Beach Road with outdoor tables over Keltie Bay and views towards the Harbour Bridge, and it is open from 7am until half past two every day. Flybridge Cafe overlooks the marina and moored yachts, serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, and stays open until half past four on weekends. Dogs are not allowed inside either cafe, so owners should take a table outside before ordering.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Darling Point?
Sir David Martin Reserve and Flybridge Cafe are a one-minute walk apart on New Beach Road. The reserve is on-lead at all times, so the walk stays close, and its harbour views and picnic tables give a dog a calm place to wait. The Navy Bear is also a one-minute walk from the reserve, and its outdoor tables let dogs join owners on the patio. For a longer start, Goomerah Crescent Reserve is a 2-minute walk from The Navy Bear and 3 minutes from the reserve, so the morning can begin there.
What can I do with my dog in Darling Point?
Darling Point has two outings for a dog. The first is a long off-leash run at Yarranabbe Park, then a coffee at The Navy Bear, a 3-minute walk away. The second is an on-lead walk through Goomerah Crescent Reserve and Sir David Martin Reserve, then brunch at Flybridge Cafe, a 1-minute walk from the reserve. Dogs stay outside at the cafes and on-lead in the reserves, and the cafe hours set the order, with each stop timed to fall well before the cafe closes. Both outings fit into a morning, and each one ends at a cafe, so a dog settles after the walk rather than before it.