North Harbour Reserve

North Harbour Reserve is a dog walk in Balgowlah Heights, NSW, expect stunning, tranquil views of Jilling Cove and Manly Cove stretching over Sydney Harbour, with playground, BBQ facilities, and cafe nearby.

The walk

Underfoot it is concrete path, grass.

Lead rules

Northern Beaches Council manages the route. Leash rules change along the way: some sections are lead-on, others are signed for off-lead play. The signage at each section is the authority, so treat the first visit as a scouting run and let the signs set the pace.

Carry water for the dog: drinking points along walks like this are rarely signed, so plan as if there are none. Early morning and dusk are the comfortable windows in Balgowlah Heights for an on-lead stroll of this kind, particularly through the warmer months.

Worth knowing

The Balgowlah Heights suburb guide lists what else is around for the dog. Gumbooya Reserve is the other local walk worth comparing.