North Sydney

Harbourside and handsome, with Cremorne Point's foreshore walk and ferry-stop calm. Leafy, scenic and very easy with a dog.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Harbour and Bridge views at every turn, with village charm and ferry-stop calm. Postcard-pretty and made for a scenic stroll with the dog.

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.

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