Centennial Park

Warehouse cafes, big skies and Sydney Park's off-leash acres on the doorstep. Industrial-cool with plenty of room for a proper zoomie.

Cobblestones, harbour pubs and weekend markets under the Bridge. Sydney's oldest corner does history and a waterfront wander in one — dog by your side.

Anzac Parade's multicultural feast, UNSW close and Maroubra sand a short run east. Studenty, diverse and well-fed, with light rail and easy parks for the walk.

Terrace streets beside Sydney Uni and Redfern's buzz, leafy and walkable. Inner-city character with green pockets close by.

Sandstone terraces, boutique-lined Oxford Street and the leafy hush of Five Ways. Paddo does fashion and Sunday strolls in equal measure — bring a well-dressed dog.

Clifftop coast between the eastern beaches, with headland walks and ocean views. Salty, scenic and made for a coastal stroll.

Glebe Point Road runs on coffee, secondhand books and Saturday markets, then spills down to a harbour foreshore walk. Bohemian to its bones and very glad to see your dog.

Green Square-close and freshly built, with parks and city access nearby. Practical, walkable and good for a quick lap.

A sheltered eastern bay on the coastal walk, with clifftop paths and rock pools. Salty, relaxed and made for a sea-air stroll.

Glebe's quieter neighbour, with Harold Park's tramshed eats and Federation terraces on leafy lanes. Village-small, walkable and reliably dog-friendly.