About WaggyTailPlaces 🐾
Built by dog owners, for dog owners
What is WaggyTailPlaces?
WaggyTailPlaces is a community directory of dog friendly places across Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. We make it easy to find beaches where dogs can swim off-leash, parks with fenced areas, cafes with outdoor seating, and pubs with beer gardens that welcome your four-legged family member.
Every listing includes honest info about leash rules, water bowls, dog bins, whether dogs can swim, and whether the venue has a dog menu or treats. Real reviews from real dog owners help you decide whether a spot is worth the trip.
Our mission
Finding dog friendly places in New Zealand should not be hard. We built WaggyTailPlaces to be the go-to resource for dog owners in the upper North Island — honest, community-driven, and always up to date.
See all dog friendly spots on a map. Filter by category and region.
Reviews from dog owners who have actually visited each spot.
We tell you where dogs can run free — not just that dogs are allowed.
Anyone can submit a place. The more people contribute the better it gets.
Add a place
Know a dog friendly spot we are missing? Submit it here and we will review and add it to the directory.