LIVING WITH DOGS AT AURA
- Tony Ilbery

- Oct 14, 2025
- 2 min read
Aura North Sydney is a proudly dog-friendly building. To ensure all residents, both two-legged and four, continue to enjoy a safe and comfortable environment, we ask that the following guidelines are observed.

Respect for All Dogs
With many dogs in the building, it’s important to remember that each has a different temperament. Some are new and still adjusting, while others may be naturally nervous, protective or more reserved.
Please be mindful of other dogs and owners at all times, not just your own.
Dog Leads
Dogs must be on a lead and under control in all common areas, including:
Corridors
Lifts
Car park
Ground floor
Forecourt areas
Bathroom Breaks
Where possible, please encourage your dog to use nearby parks, trees and green spaces rather than within the building.
All waste must be picked up and disposed of appropriately
Garden beds and shared areas must be kept clean
If an accident occurs, please notify concierge or building management so it can be attended to promptly
BARKING
Dogs naturally bark to communicate, however prolonged or excessive barking can impact other residents.
Please ensure your routines and time away from home do not result in ongoing barking due to loneliness, anxiety or distress.
DOG WALKERS
Several residents use professional dog walkers.
If you would like assistance arranging a dog walker or someone to spend time with your dog during the day, please speak with the concierge team.
LOCAL DOG PARKS
The closest dog-friendly park is St Leonards Park, located just minutes from Aura via Walker Street and Ridge Street.
North Sydney is a highly dog-friendly area. Most parks allow off-leash access, with the following exceptions:
Bushland areas
Playing fields during organised sport
St Leonards Oval (No. 1 and 2)
Cremorne Reserve
Clark Park
Ancrum Street Park
Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability
DOG BEACH
Sirius Cove Beach, located in Mosman, is one of Sydney’s best off-leash dog beaches.
Approximately 6km from Aura, it offers a sheltered and enclosed harbour beach ideal for dogs.
DOG-FRIENDLY CAFES, PUBS & RESTAURANTS
A selection of local venues that welcome dogs:
Loulou Cafe — Aura Building
Flat Rock Brew Café — 290 Willoughby Road, Naremburn
The Greens North Sydney — 50 Ridge Street, North Sydney
Greenwood Hotel — 36 Blue Street, North Sydney
Salmon & Bear — 105 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest
NOTE: for a full copy of the Strata By-Laws for Aura Apartments, Section 9 9.1 - 9.11, Keeping of an Animal please contact building management or the strata managers.


