NearMeDog-friendly places in Cammeray
Last updatedA good dog outing in Cammeray is a run on the grassy hill at Fred Hutley Reserve, then coffee at Ellie May's Nook, a 6-minute walk away. Plan the coffee before 3pm, when Ellie May's Nook closes. Dogs are welcome only at the outdoor tables of all three cafes.
A day with your dog in Cammeray
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Weekdays, from 6am | Maggio's Cafe opens at 6am on weekdays, and its outdoor tables take dogs, so it suits an early walk. |
| Every day, 7am to 3pm | Ellie May's Nook is open from 7am to 3pm every day, with outdoor tables in the sun. |
| Every day, by 2:30pm | The Alchemist Espresso closes at 2:30pm every day, so plan its stop before then. |
| During organised games | Dogs cannot go on Tunks Park's sports fields while organised games are on, so check the fields first. |
| Weekends, until 3pm | Maggio's Cafe closes at 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and at 4pm on weekdays. |
Big run and a coffee in Cammeray: Fred Hutley Reserve, then Ellie May's Nook
Fred Hutley Reserve in Cammeray has an off-leash dog area for a proper run, spread across a grassy hill beside bushland. A smaller dog area sits in the same reserve, so dogs of different sizes can run apart. The reserve has drinking water and a public toilet, so fill the bowl before you set off. Ellie May's Nook is a 6-minute walk from the reserve, in a Miller Street shopping strip. Its outdoor tables sit in the sun with some shelter from rain, and dogs are welcome at them. The mocha, the vanilla milkshake and the chicken sandwich are the orders to know. Go at 9:30am, which leaves plenty of the morning before the cafe closes at 3pm. The next plan takes you to the bush at Tunks Park.
Bush walk on lead at Tunks Park, then breakfast at The Alchemist Espresso
Tunks Park is one of North Sydney Council's largest parks, at 6.18 hectares, stretching west from the Long Bay foreshore. Dogs must be on lead in the bushland, and they cannot go on the sports fields during organised games, so check the fields before you cross them. The park has bushland walking tracks for the walk itself. The Alchemist Espresso is a 6-minute walk from the park, on Carter Street, in an old corner-store building with exposed brick and a fireplace. Coffee is the draw, and the long black and the veggie wrap are the orders to know. Its outdoor tables take dogs. The cafe closes at 2:30pm, so an 8am breakfast leaves time to linger.
Dog rules in Cammeray: where dogs can't go
Dogs must be on lead in the bushland at Tunks Park and stay off its sports fields during organised games. At Green Park, dogs must keep more than 10 metres from both playgrounds. At Fred Hutley Reserve, the smaller dog area is for small dogs, and you should confirm with North Sydney Council whether it is fully fenced before visiting with a dog that is off lead. Dogs are welcome only at the outdoor tables of Ellie May's Nook, Maggio's Cafe and The Alchemist Espresso, and never inside. For more places that welcome dogs, see the best dog-friendly cafes in Cammeray.
Every dog-friendly place in Cammeray
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutley Reserve | Park | Off-leash area |
| Tunks Park | Park | Dogs allowed |
| Green Park | Park | Dogs allowed |
| Ellie May's Nook | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Maggio's Cafe | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| The Alchemist Espresso | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Cammeray?
Fred Hutley Reserve is the off-leash choice in Cammeray. Its off-leash area covers a grassy hill beside bushland, and a separate smaller dog area is for small dogs, so dogs of different sizes can run apart. The reserve also has water and a public toilet on site, along with a playground, picnic tables and a lookout on Hamilton Avenue, so the visit can end with a rest.Tunks Park also welcomes dogs, but they must be on lead in its bushland. Green Park allows dogs too, provided they stay more than 10 metres from its two playgrounds. For the rules at each park, see the section above.
Which cafes in Cammeray allow dogs?
Three cafes in Cammeray let dogs sit at their outdoor tables, and none takes dogs inside. Ellie May's Nook is a small, sunny cafe in a Miller Street shopping strip, open from 7am to 3pm every day. Maggio's Cafe has footpath tables on Miller Street and opens at 6am on weekdays and weekends. The Alchemist Espresso sits on Carter Street and closes at 2:30pm every day, so it suits a morning visit. Each cafe is within a short walk of a dog park, so you can pair any of them with a run.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Cammeray?
Fred Hutley Reserve is a 6-minute walk from Ellie May's Nook and from Maggio's Cafe. Green Park is a 3-minute walk from The Alchemist Espresso, the shortest park and cafe pairing in the suburb. Tunks Park is a 6-minute walk from The Alchemist Espresso as well, and it is the choice for a bush walk. Dogs must be on lead in Tunks Park's bushland, so keep the lead on for the walk in and the walk out. Tunks Park also has a playground, barbecues, picnic tables and paths, so the walk can include a rest. Each cafe takes dogs at its outdoor tables only, so plan to sit outside with the dog.
What can I do with my dog in Cammeray this weekend?
On a Saturday or Sunday, start with a run at Fred Hutley Reserve and finish with coffee at Ellie May's Nook, which is open from 7am to 3pm. Or walk through Tunks Park on lead, then have breakfast at The Alchemist Espresso, which opens at 7am at weekends and closes at 2:30pm. Maggio's Cafe is the early option, opening at 6am, but it closes at 3pm on both weekend days. If you want a second park, Green Park is a 3-minute walk from The Alchemist Espresso, though dogs must stay more than 10 metres from its two playgrounds.
What can I do with my dog in Cammeray?
Cammeray has two outings, each pairing a dog park with a cafe a short walk away, so a dog owner can plan a morning on foot. The first is a big run at Fred Hutley Reserve, with coffee at Ellie May's Nook 6 minutes later. The second is an on-lead bush walk at Tunks Park, followed by breakfast at The Alchemist Espresso. Check the cafe times before you go, since the Alchemist closes at 2:30pm and Ellie May's at 3pm. Ellie May's has an outdoor terrace in the sun, and its owner is named in several reviews, so the coffee stop suits a regular catch-up as well as a quick visit.