Bundanoon fenced off-leash dog park

Bundanoon's fenced off-leash dog park opened in 2023 within the Jordans Crossing reserve on Ellsmore Road, giving the Southern Highlands village its first fully fenced off-leash space. It runs two separate enclosures split by dog size, free to use and open around the clock under Wingecarribee Shire Council rules.

Leash status

Off-leash running is strictly inside the two fenced enclosures; the rest of the Jordans Crossing reserve stays on-leash. The entry uses double-gated airlocks to stop escapes while you clip the lead off, and owners are expected to stay inside the enclosure and keep their dog in sight for the whole visit. Any dog showing aggression should be leashed and taken out straight away. Waste bag dispensers and dedicated bins are provided, so there is no excuse to leave anything behind.

Pepsi: the split enclosures are the whole point here. A small or nervous dog gets its own fenced space instead of being bowled over by someone's boisterous kelpie.

Water and terrain

The park has a dog water bubbler and bowl station, sheltered seating for owners, and level grass inside both enclosures. Being newer, the fencing and surfaces are in good condition. The wider reserve adds a children's playground and open ground outside the fence if you want to extend the walk on the lead.

Getting there and parking

The park sits on Ellsmore Road at Jordans Crossing, a few minutes' drive from the Bundanoon village centre and from the railway station, with free on-site parking. Walking from town takes twenty to thirty minutes and makes a decent warm-up on the leash before the run.

When to go

With 24-hour access, early mornings and late afternoons are the natural dog windows. Weekends draw the bigger play groups; if your dog prefers calmer company, a weekday session is the better bet. It is a good stop either way if you are passing through on the way to the Morton National Park walks.

While you're out there

Back in the village, DeliLicious Bundanoon and Potter's Pantry Bundanoon do dog-friendly outdoor seating for the recovery coffee. If you are exploring further down the highlands, Exeter Fenced Dog Park is the similarly built neighbour to the north.

More options are on the New South Wales dog parks guide and the Bundanoon destination page.