🌳 Dog Friendly Parks
29 parks across Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty
TECT All Terrain Park
Huge 1-hectare fenced off-leash dog area — one of the largest in BOP — plus dog-friendly walking tra...
Queenstown Lakefront Walk
The Queenstown lakeside walking track along Lake Wakatipu is one of New Zealand's most beautiful dog...
Wanaka Lakefront Walk
The Wanaka lakefront walk is one of New Zealand's most scenic dog walks with stunning views of Lake ...
New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
The New Plymouth Coastal Walkway is a 13km sealed path connecting the city's beaches. Dogs on leash ...
Sanders Reserve
A gem in Torbay with a large fenced paddock plus forest trails leading to the beach. The combination...
Mt Eden Dog Park
Fenced off-leash area in the iconic Mt Eden crater reserve. Dogs can run free safely in a unique vol...
McLeans Island Dog Park
McLeans Island has a fenced off-leash dog park that is one of Christchurch's most popular dedicated ...
Port Hills Tracks
The Port Hills above Christchurch offer spectacular walking tracks with incredible views over the ci...
Arrowtown River Walk
Arrowtown is one of New Zealand's most charming historic towns and the Arrow River walkway has off-l...
Queenstown Hill Walk
The Queenstown Hill walk takes you above the town for panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remar...
Pukekura Park
Pukekura Park is one of New Zealand's finest urban parks with beautiful lakes, gardens and bush walk...
Western Springs Park
One of central Auckland's best off-leash dog areas. Large, flat designated off-leash zone — perfect ...
Ruakura Dog Park
Fully fenced flat open space in east Hamilton, very popular with local dog owners. Safe for off-leas...
Otari-Wilton Bush
Otari-Wilton is Wellington's only public native botanic garden and one of the city's most beautiful ...
Hagley Park Dog Area
Hagley Park is Christchurch's most iconic green space and has dedicated off-leash dog exercise areas...
Whangarei Falls Walk
The walk to Whangarei Falls — one of New Zealand's most visited waterfalls — welcomes on-leash dogs....
Meola Reef Reserve
Dedicated off-leash area in Pt Chevalier with a large open paddock and water access at low tide. Pop...
Hamilton Lake Domain
55-hectare lakeside park in the heart of Hamilton with well-maintained paths around the lake. Dogs o...
Waitangi Regional Park
Waitangi Regional Park is a beautiful coastal park north of Napier with lagoon access, coastal walks...
Little King Reserve
Well-loved North Shore off-leash park with great city views. Water buckets are provided at the entra...
Porirua Scenic Reserve
The Porirua Scenic Reserve has excellent off-leash areas within a beautiful bush setting. Popular wi...
Bottle Lake Forest Park
Bottle Lake Forest Park is a large plantation forest in Christchurch's east with extensive walking t...
Codgers Mountain Bike Park
Codgers Park in Nelson has excellent off-leash areas alongside its mountain bike tracks. Popular wit...
Queens Park Invercargill
Queens Park is Invercargill's largest park with off-leash areas, rose gardens and wonderful walking ...
Te Maunga Cliffs Reserve
Popular local Tauranga spot with off-leash areas and stunning harbour views. Great quick outing for ...
Tawa Linear Park
Tawa Linear Park runs along the Waione Stream through Tawa in Wellington's northern suburbs. Off-lea...
Kerikeri Domain
Kerikeri Domain is a lovely park in the heart of Kerikeri with off-leash areas and access to nearby ...
Innes Common
Large open grass area near the Waikato River in Claudelands. Dogs enjoy off-leash exercise in a rela...
Porritt Park
Porritt Park in Hillcrest has a dedicated dog exercise zone alongside its sports fields. The designa...