Dog Friendly Bay of Plenty
14 dog friendly places โ beaches, parks, cafรฉs and pubs
๐๏ธ Beaches in Bay of Plenty
Mount Maunganui Main Beach
One of New Zealand's most iconic beaches. Dogs welcome during early morning and evening in summer, a...
Papamoa Beach
Long flat beach east of Tauranga, a favourite for morning runs with dogs. Off-leash away from the su...
Omanu Beach
Just north of the Mount and slightly quieter โ a great alternative for dogs during peak summer. Same...
Waihฤซ Beach
Beautiful long beach south of the main BOP strip with off-leash areas and a relaxed atmosphere. Quie...
Pilot Bay
Sheltered harbour-side beach on the Mount facing Tauranga. Calm protected waters perfect for dogs wh...
๐ณ Parks in Bay of Plenty
TECT All Terrain Park
Huge 1-hectare fenced off-leash dog area โ one of the largest in BOP โ plus dog-friendly walking tra...
Te Maunga Cliffs Reserve
Popular local Tauranga spot with off-leash areas and stunning harbour views. Great quick outing for ...
โ Cafรฉs in Bay of Plenty
The Mount Cafe
Perfectly positioned near the base of Mauao โ the ideal post-walk coffee stop after the base track o...
Proof Artisan Bakehouse
Popular local bakery-cafe in Papamoa with outdoor tables suitable for dogs. Known for excellent bake...
๐บ Pubs in Bay of Plenty
Astrolabe Brew Bar
Tauranga's most loved craft beer bar with an excellent outdoor courtyard that welcomes dogs. Wide se...
The Pourhouse
Popular Mount Maunganui bar with an outdoor deck and a beach-adjacent crowd. Dogs welcome in outdoor...
Clarence Hotel
Classic Tauranga pub with a beer garden suitable for dogs. Solid neighbourhood pub with good drinks ...
๐ฅพ Walks in Bay of Plenty
Kaiate Falls Walk
Stunning waterfall track about 30 minutes from Tauranga. Well-maintained steps lead through native b...
Wairakei Estuary Walk
Scenic on-leash walk through a beautiful coastal estuary near Papamoa. Birdlife is abundant and the ...