Kirribilli

A tiny harbour peninsula of leafy streets and water views, beside Neutral Bay. Quiet, scenic and made for a slow foreshore stroll.

Towers, harbour glimpses and Luna Park grinning across the water. A business hub with green pockets tucked between — city energy, dog kept close.

A harbourside hideaway with Balls Head Reserve's bush trails and water views just down the hill. Quiet, ferry-close and one of the lower north shore's leafy secrets.

Harbourside and handsome, with Hayes Street cafes and Anderson Park for the off-leash crew. Ferry-close to the city, leafy and easy with a dog.

Under the Bridge with Luna Park's grin and harbour views on tap. Iconic, walkable and made for a postcard stroll with the dog.

Willoughby Road runs on cafes, small bars and easy dining, with leafy side streets to walk it all off. Lower north shore cool, compact and very dog-social.

A north shore business hub of towers and easy transport, with green pockets close by. Practical and handy for a quick lap.

Leafy lower north shore with Tunks Park down the hill — one of the area's great off-leash hangouts. Village calm, big trees and a dog scene to match.

Wendy's Secret Garden, Bridge views and a hidden harbour cove. Leafy, postcard-pretty and made for a slow, scenic wander.

Leafy lower north shore calm, with Berry Island Reserve's harbour loop a short stroll away. Quiet, green and made for a scenic waterside walk.