The Curl Curl Lagoon to Freshwater walk is a seaside walk in Sydney, Australia, featuring lovely rock formations and beach scenery along the boardwalk section. The walk is 4 kilometres long return (2 kilometres each way). It has a well formed path with a few stair sections. There are signs along the walk indicating on-leash and off-leash areas.
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Overview
| Rating | 4.5/5 |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Length | 4km return |
| Time | 1 hour |
| Dog Facilities | – Dog bag dispensers – Dog water bowl – Leashed & unleashed areas – Swimming area |
| Public Facilities | – Car parks & street parking – Cafes – Picnic seats & bench seats – Barbecue – Public toilets & amenities – Bubblers |
Dog Facilities
Dog Supplies
Along the walk I found one dog bag dispenser however they are black plastic bags, not the green corn based environmental ones found in other locations. I suggest bringing your own bags. You can buy biodegradable dog poo bags here. There are bins along the way to dispose of dog poo.
There was one dog water bowl along the walk near the beach. You can tip the water out and refill it as quite a bit of sand collects at the bottom of it. Consider bringing a dog travel water bottle like this one here if your dog gets thirsty at other locations along the way.
Off-Leash Areas
Adams Street Reserve (John Fisher Park)
| Name | Adams Street Reserve/John Fisher Park |
| Address | 526 Park St, Curl Curl NSW 2096 |
| Hours | Timeshare, on leash during organised sport |
| Fenced | No |
| Other | Swimming Lagoon located behind Adam Street dunes. The water quality is variable. |
Flora and Ritchie Roberts Reserve
| Name | Flora and Ritchie Roberts Reserve |
| Address | 79 Carrington Parade, Curl Curl NSW 2096 |
| Hours | 24/7 |
| Fenced | No |
On Leash Areas
All other areas on the walk (these areas are indicated by signs) are on leash. These areas are marked as on-leash because dogs are considered to be a threat to natural wildlife, especially birds.
Public Facilities
Parking/Transport
The streets surrounding the walk have free parking. There are also paid council car parks or free with local council sticker parking off Griffin Parade. There is a bus stop located within 100m of the walk.
Food
There are picnic seats and bench seats along the walk where you can eat a pre-packed meal. Cafes are also situated along the walk including a cafe in the South Curl Curl Surf Club. Harbord Diggers is located at the end of the boardwalk, just before you turn around and head back. The outdoor seating areas are dog friendly. at Harbord Diggers.
Amenities
As for amenities there are public toilet and shower facilities located at the beach. Bubblers are dispersed along the walk as well.
Curl Curl Lagoon to Freshwater Walk Directions
- Park your car on Abbott Road. Walk through John Fisher Park, up the middle of the netball courts (your dog must be on leash if sport is being played) towards a footbridge over Curl Curl lagoon. Turn left onto a walk/cycle track and head towards the beach. Your dog can be off leash here but be aware that there is a busy road at the end of the track.
- Cross Griffin Parade and enter Flora & Ritchie Roberts reserve. This is a hilly off-leash area. Walk along the path next to the beach until you reach the South Curl Curl Surf Club. Be aware that your dog is not allowed on the beach.
- Continue along the path until you reach South Curl Curl Rockpool. There is a sign saying no dogs allowed. Follow it’s directions to a staircase situated behind the toilets and showers. Climb the stairs into a carpark.
- At the end of the car park is the boardwalk. Walk to the end until you reach a set of stairs that take you outside the Harbord Diggers.
- Turn around and retrace your steps back to your car.
Easy walk
Swimming Area
Leashed & Unleashed Areas
Cafes & Restaurants
Free Public Facilities
No biodegradable dog poo bags
Not many dog water bowls
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Awesome article, thanks. Alex