Dog Parks and Dog Walks in Auckland
Dog exercise areas, off-leash walks and dog-friendly beaches around Auckland, with the council's rules for each.
In Auckland, dogs must be on a leash in council parks, beaches and public places unless the place is listed as off leash, and more than 2,500 parks and beaches are. Many beaches, including Takapuna, Mission Bay and Ōrewa, have no dogs from 10am to 5pm between 1 December and 1 March, and regional parks such as Tāwharanui, Duder and Pākiri are dog-free. Every place below shows its rule and how to get there.
Map of dog parks, walks and beaches
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Dog parks (14)
Auranga dog agility course
Off leash Water fountain Extra bins DirectionsCorban Reserve dog park
Off leash Fenced Agility equipment DirectionsGum Tree Hill, Auckland Domain
Off leash DirectionsHobsonville Point (Bomb Point) Dog Park
Off leash Fenced Large grassy area Double-gated entry Mature shade trees DirectionsMaungawhau fenced dog paddock
Off leash Fenced DirectionsOkiwi dog exercise area
Off leash DirectionsOnehunga Dog Park (Onehunga Bay Reserve/Onehunga Lagoon)
Off leash Off leash area DirectionsPortage Canal Foreshore Reserve dog exercise area
Off leash DirectionsSanders Reserve dog exercise area
Off leash Fenced DirectionsSeaside Park Foreshore dog exercise area
Off leash DirectionsStringers Point Reserve dog exercise area
Off leash DirectionsTe Tokaroa/Meola Reef Reserve dog park
Off leash Fenced Coastal and gravel paths Estuary Seating DirectionsWellsford Centennial Park dog exercise area
Off leash Fenced DirectionsWalks and reserves (42)
Auckland Botanic Gardens
Some rulesOn leash in most of the gardens; off leash in the north-western area (north of the palms and north-west of the roses, including the event lawn). No dogs in the visitor centre, cafe, children's garden, cultivated gardens or near waterways.
Directions Read the guideChelsea Estate Heritage Park
Some rulesOff leash with Chelsea Bay beach, except on leash on the bush walks between Inkster Street, Telephone Road Reserve and the Chelsea Sugar Refinery car park.
Directions Read the guideHunua Ranges Regional Park
On leashOn leash where not prohibited. No dogs around the water supply dams, on mountain bike only tracks, the Kohukohunui Track, the Kōkako Management Area tracks, or farm paddocks in lambing season (1 July to 30 November).
Directions Read the guideMuriwai Regional Park
Some rulesOn leash on grass and picnic areas and the Muriwai Beach Loop and Mitchelson Lookout tracks; off leash on the beach north of the surf tower; no dogs at the gannet colony, Ōtakamiro Point and Maukatia (Māori Bay).
Directions Read the guideMutukāroa / Hamlins Hill Regional Park
On leashOn leash.
Directions Read the guideTe Ara Tahuna Estuary path, Ōrewa
Some rulesOn leash along the estuary cycleway and walkway, with off leash areas at each end: Western Reserve and Orewa Estuary South Bridge Esplanade.
Directions Read the guideTāpapakanga Regional Park
Some rulesOff leash on the beach near Ashby Homestead; on leash on the Farm Walk, Historic Loop Track and Coastal Walk. No dogs on the wider park in lambing season (1 July to 30 November).
Directions Read the guideWaitawa Regional Park
Some rulesOn leash on tracks and most of the park; off leash on the western half of Mataitai Bay beach. No dogs on farm paddocks in lambing season or on mountain bike only tracks.
Directions Read the guideWaitākere Ranges Regional Park
Some rulesOn leash on most open tracks; off leash at Kakamatua Inlet and on Cornwallis Beach sand from sunrise to 9am. Many tracks and areas are dog-free (including Whātipu, Lake Wainamu, Ark in the Park tracks and picnic areas).
Directions Read the guideWenderholm Regional Park
Some rulesOff leash on the grass by the London plane trees on the south-east side of Schischka Road; on leash on part of the Perimeter Track and some tracks. No dogs on Wenderholm Beach or most of the park.
Directions Read the guideŌrākei Basin Reserve
Off leashOff leash in Orākei Basin West and East Reserve from the Orākei Road car park and the path from Upland Road to the Lucerne Road accessway.
Directions Read the guideChurchill Park
Off leashOff leash except the area east of Churchill Park School from the Riddell Road entrance to 366B Riddell Road.
DirectionsCox's Bay Reserve
Some rulesSummer: off leash before 10am and after 5pm, on leash 10am to 5pm. Rest of year: off leash before 9.30am and after 5pm. Excludes the wetland and mangrove areas and the west side of the internal road.
DirectionsCraigavon Park
Off leashOff leash.
DirectionsDingle Dell Reserve
Some rulesOff leash on the flat grass areas only; on leash on the paths.
DirectionsFowlds Park
Off leashNorthern slope between Western Springs Road and the park's internal road.
DirectionsFred Taylor Park
Off leashOff leash.
DirectionsGrey Lynn Park
Some rulesOff leash in the two triangular areas between Baildon and Dryden Streets and north of the path between Dryden and Arnold Streets; on leash elsewhere.
DirectionsHarbourview-Orangihina
Some rulesOff leash only on the grass west of the car park between the car park and Te Atatū Road; no dogs on the foreshore.
DirectionsJaggers Bush
Off leashOpen grass area off Meola Road.
DirectionsKauri Point Centennial Park and Kauri Point Domain
Some rulesOff leash, except the track to Soldiers Bay (on leash to protect wildlife).
DirectionsKennedy Park
Some rulesOff leash on the beach and foreshore; no dogs north of the southern hedge of the observation post.
DirectionsLloyd Elsmore Park
Off leashOff leash except within 10m of Howick Historical Village (on leash).
DirectionsMacleans Park
Some rulesOff leash on the park, which has bush, wetlands and a 2km loop track with Gulf views. Mellons Bay beach east of the water pipe has the summer rule.
DirectionsMadills Farm Recreation Reserve
Off leashOff leash, including on marked sports fields when not in use.
DirectionsMoire Park
Off leashOff leash.
DirectionsMonte Cecilia Park
Some rulesOff leash in the natural bowl on the north-eastern side between Pah Homestead and the Knoll; on leash elsewhere.
DirectionsMusick Point Esplanade Reserve
Off leashOff leash, including the foreshore from Devon Road around Musick Point to the northern water pipe on Eastern Beach.
DirectionsOnepoto Domain
Off leashOff leash.
DirectionsPoint Erin Park
Off leashOff leash west of the car park and Point Erin Pool, to the base of the St Marys Bay cliffs west of the motorway footbridge.
DirectionsStanmore Bay Park
Some rulesOff leash on most of the park; the grass between the beach and the open drainage channel has the summer rule (on leash 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March).
DirectionsTahaki Reserve, Maungawhau
Off leashNorth-east of the crater, marked by the bush and pathway. Tūpuna Maunga Authority rule.
DirectionsTaipari Strand
Off leashLarge off leash exercise area on a flat coastal loop. No dogs on the foreshore (all Henderson-Massey beaches except Kelvin Strand are dog-free).
DirectionsTakarunga / Mt Victoria
Off leashTūpuna Maunga Authority rule: off leash.
DirectionsTe Tātua / Big King
Off leashTūpuna Maunga Authority rule: off leash.
DirectionsTotara Park
Some rulesOff leash, except on leash in the picnic and playground area.
DirectionsWaiata Reserve
Off leashOff leash at all times; between Victoria Avenue and Orakei Road.
DirectionsWaiatarua Reserve
Some rules2.6km wetland loop with a dog swimming hole. Off leash in most of the reserve; no dogs in the main central wetland and viewing platforms; on leash on tracks between wetlands and in the western part near the car park and playground.
DirectionsWaikowhai Park and Lynfield Cove
Some rulesOff leash in the marked grass area on the south-west side of Waikowhai Park (not the bush or beach) and on Lynfield Cove beach and foreshore east to the Faulkner Bay boat ramp.
DirectionsWestern Park
Off leashOff leash except west of the sports field between Tahuna Street and the Beresford Street entrance, and the flying fox area.
DirectionsŌmana Regional Park perimeter walk
Some rulesOff leash on the perimeter walk and its foreshore (not Ōmana Beach); on leash in the arrival area and on the Beachlands to Maraetai path. No dogs in lambing season (1 July to 30 November).
DirectionsŌwairaka / Mt Albert / Te Ahi Kā a Rakataura
Off leashTūpuna Maunga Authority rule recognised by the council: dogs under control off a leash.
DirectionsBeaches (48)
Cornwallis Beach
Some rulesOff leash on the sand from sunrise until 9am daily; on leash at other times; no dogs on the grass.
Directions Read the guideKohimarama Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesNo dogs in the marked swimming area in front of the bathing sheds.
Summer (1 December to 1 March): on leash before 10am and after 5pm (off leash in the water), no dogs 10am to 5pm. Rest of year: off leash before 10am, on leash 10am to 4pm, off leash after 4pm.
Directions Read the guideLong Bay Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesOnly south of Vaughan Stream, reached on leash from the southern car park. No dogs north of Vaughan Stream or on the park's grass, paths and tracks.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
Directions Read the guideMaraetai Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesNo dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
Directions Read the guideMission Bay Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesOne of the Ōkahu Bay to Glendowie Boating Club beaches.
Summer (1 December to 1 March): on leash before 10am and after 5pm (off leash in the water), no dogs 10am to 5pm. Rest of year: off leash before 10am, on leash 10am to 4pm, off leash after 4pm.
Directions Read the guideMuriwai Beach
Some rulesOff leash north of the surf tower at any time; no dogs south of the surf tower.
Directions Read the guideNarrow Neck Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesSummer (1 December to 1 March): off leash before 10am, no dogs 10am to 5pm, off leash after 5pm. Rest of year: off leash before 10am, on leash 10am to 2pm, off leash after 2pm.
Directions Read the guidePiha Beach and North Piha
Some rulesNo dogs on Piha Beach south of Little Lion Rock Corner. North Piha from Monkey Rock to Little Lion Rock Corner: off leash sunrise to sunset, on leash sunset to sunrise; on leash from Monkey Rock to about 190m north of North Piha Road; no dogs further north. Off leash on Piha Domain and the lagoon area.
Directions Read the guideSt Heliers Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesNo dogs in the marked swimming area in front of the bathing sheds.
Summer (1 December to 1 March): on leash before 10am and after 5pm (off leash in the water), no dogs 10am to 5pm. Rest of year: off leash before 10am, on leash 10am to 4pm, off leash after 4pm.
Directions Read the guideTakapuna Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesPart of the Castor Bay to St Leonards Beach stretch (including Milford Beach and Thorne Bay).
Summer (1 December to 1 March): off leash before 10am, no dogs 10am to 5pm, off leash after 5pm. Rest of year: off leash before 10am, on leash 10am to 2pm, off leash after 2pm.
Directions Read the guideŌrewa Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesNorth headland to the southern end of the estuary bridge.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
Directions Read the guideArmy Bay and Okoromai Bay beaches, Shakespear Regional Park
Some rules Seasonal rulesNo dogs in the Shakespear Open Sanctuary.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsBig Manly Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesBird nesting areas are fenced or marked from 24 August 2026 to 1 March 2027: no dogs between red markers, on leash within 200m of nests.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsBrowns Bay Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesNo dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsBucklands Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesSummer rule on the grass south of the boat ramp opposite Devon Road; off leash at all times from Devon Road around Musick Point.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsCampbells Bay Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesNo dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsChelsea Bay
Off leashBeach and foreshore, headland to headland.
DirectionsCheltenham Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesNarrow Neck to the Devonport Boat Club stretch, including Torpedo Bay and Duders Beach.
Summer (1 December to 1 March): off leash before 10am, no dogs 10am to 5pm, off leash after 5pm. Rest of year: off leash before 10am, on leash 10am to 2pm, off leash after 2pm.
DirectionsCockle Bay Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesNo dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsCoyle Park beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesSummer: off leash before 10am and after 5pm, on leash 10am to 5pm. Rest of year: off leash before 10am and after 4pm, on leash 10am to 4pm.
DirectionsEastern Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesSouth of the northernmost water pipe; off leash at all times north of it.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsHatfields Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesHeadland to headland.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsHowick Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesFrom the western-most boat ramp to Rangitoto View Road; off leash at all times west of the boat ramp.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsJudges Bay and Marine Parade Beach to Curran Street
Some rules Seasonal rulesSummer (1 December to 1 March): on leash before 10am and after 5pm (off leash in the water), no dogs 10am to 5pm. Rest of year: off leash before 10am, on leash 10am to 4pm, off leash after 4pm.
DirectionsKakamatua Inlet
Off leashOpen areas of the inlet, beach and foreshore; on leash on Kakamatua Beach Walk and nearby tracks.
DirectionsKennedy Park beach
Off leashOff leash beach and foreshore.
DirectionsLynfield Cove
Off leashBeach and foreshore east to the Faulkner Bay boat ramp.
DirectionsMairangi Bay Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesNo dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsMataitai Bay, Waitawa Regional Park
Off leashWestern half of the beach (west of the rocks), any time.
DirectionsMellons Bay Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesEast of the water pipe; off leash at all times west of it.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsMilford Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesSummer (1 December to 1 March): off leash before 10am, no dogs 10am to 5pm, off leash after 5pm. Rest of year: off leash before 10am, on leash 10am to 2pm, off leash after 2pm.
DirectionsMurrays Bay Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesNo dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsOmaha Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesSummer rule from the track at the north end of Rita Way southwards; no dogs north of that point (wildlife area).
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsOneroa Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesBig Oneroa Beach south of the Korora Road entrance has the summer rule; off leash at all times north of it.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsOnetangi Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesFrom the rocky outcrop at the western end to the eastern end. No dogs west of the rocky outcrop.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsPalm Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesIncluding Little Palm Beach.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsPoint Chevalier Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesOff leash at all times east of the northern headland. No dogs in council safe swimming areas at any time.
From the Eric Armishaw Park access to the northern headland. Summer (1 December to 1 March): off leash before 10am, no dogs 10am to 5pm, on leash after 5pm. Rest of year: off leash before 10am, on leash 10am to 4pm, off leash after 4pm.
DirectionsRed Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesHeadland to headland.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsSaint Leonards Beach
Off leashOff leash beach and foreshore.
DirectionsShallow Water Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesRoys Road to Gibbons Road, including Keith Park.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsShelly Bay Beach and Kiwi Esplanade
Some rules Seasonal rulesMangere Boat Club to Shortt Avenue; dogs may pass through on a leash in summer daytime.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsSnells Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesSummer rule south of the Sunburst Reserve boat ramp. North of the boat ramp: no dogs 1 September to 31 March, on leash the rest of the year.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsStanmore Bay beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesHeadland to headland.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsTawhitokino Beach
Off leashTawhitokino Regional Park and beach: off leash.
DirectionsTe Henga / Bethells Beach
Some rulesNo dogs at O'Neills Bay or south of the small southern headland. Main beach near the surf club: on leash Labour Weekend to Easter and between sunset and sunrise, off leash sunrise to sunset from the Tuesday after Easter to the Friday before Labour Weekend. Waitākere Bay (north of the river mouth): off leash except sunset to sunrise.
DirectionsWaiake Beach
Some rules Seasonal rulesIncludes Rock Isle Beach.
No dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March (off leash before 10am and after 5pm). Off leash at all times outside summer.
DirectionsŌkahu Bay
Some rules Seasonal rulesSummer (1 December to 1 March): on leash before 10am and after 5pm (off leash in the water), no dogs 10am to 5pm. Rest of year: off leash before 10am, on leash 10am to 4pm, off leash after 4pm.
DirectionsŌrere Point
Off leashŌrere Point Regional Park and beach: off leash.
DirectionsNo dogs (16)
Pākiri Beach
No dogsPākiri Regional Park and beach.
Directions Read the guideMatietie Walk
No dogsDOC: No dogs.
DirectionsMotuihe Island tracks
No dogsDOC: No dogs.
DirectionsMotuora Island walks
No dogsDOC: No dogs.
DirectionsMotutapu Walkway
No dogsDOC: No dogs.
Directions Read the guidePuhoi to Remiger Road Track
No dogsDOC: No dogs.
DirectionsRotary Centennial Loop Track
No dogsDOC: No dogs.
DirectionsStony Batter Historic Reserve walks
No dogsDOC: No dogs.
Directions Read the guideŌkura Bush Walkway
No dogsDOC: No dogs.
DirectionsAmbury Regional Park and the Watercare Coastal Walkway
No dogsExcept the Ambury Farm loop road.
DirectionsForeshore north of Meola Reef Reserve
No dogsIncluding mangroves and reef.
DirectionsGreen Bay, Blockhouse Bay and Sandy Bay beaches
No dogsAll Manukau Harbour beach and foreshore in the Whau Local Board area is dog-free to protect wildlife.
DirectionsShakespear Open Sanctuary
No dogs DirectionsTe Ārai Beach
No dogsDogs only on leash in the inland dog access area off Western Boundary Road (temporary until 2 July 2036).
DirectionsTāhuna Tōrea Reserve and beach, Glendowie
No dogs DirectionsTāwharanui beaches
No dogsIncluding Anchor Bay and Jones Bay.
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The rules at a glance
Off leashMore than 2,500 listed parks and beaches, as long as your dog is under control. Dog areas include Te Tokaroa Meola Reef, the Maungawhau paddock on Mt Eden, Hobsonville Point, Corban Reserve, Sanders Reserve and Wellsford Centennial Park. Ōwairaka, Te Tātua and Takarunga are off leash too. One person can walk up to four dogs, with no more than two off leash.
On a leashAnywhere not listed as off leash, plus roads, footpaths, berms, car parks, wharves and boat ramps. Most Tūpuna Maunga, including Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill and Maungawhau / Mt Eden outside the paddock and Tahaki Reserve. Hobsonville Point outside the dog park, the Ambury Farm loop road, and North Shore Memorial Park and Waikumete Cemetery.
No dogsPlaygrounds and sports surfaces, council buildings, most cemeteries and camping grounds. Ambury, Duder, Ātiu Creek, Scandrett, Pākiri, Te Muri, Tāwharanui and Mahurangi East regional parks, Shakespear Open Sanctuary, Long Bay Regional Park (apart from the southern beach), Piha Beach south of Little Lion Rock Corner, Henderson-Massey beaches (apart from Kelvin Strand), Green Bay, Blockhouse Bay and Sandy Bay, Tāhuna Tōrea, and Rangitoto and Tiritiri Matangi.
Summer and seasonal rulesMany beaches: no dogs 10am to 5pm, 1 December to 1 March. Takapuna, Milford, Cheltenham and Narrow Neck: on a leash 10am to 2pm the rest of the year. Mission Bay, Kohimarama, St Heliers, Ōkahu Bay and Judges Bay: on a leash 10am to 4pm the rest of the year, and on a leash before 10am and after 5pm in summer. Kawakawa Bay and Snells Beach north of the boat ramp: no dogs 1 September to 31 March. Regional parks with farm stock: no dogs in farm areas 1 July to 30 November. Each card shows its own times.
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Dog services in Auckland
VetsCompanion Animal Clinics with Surgery and Imaging
Pet groomersCage Free Grooming, Breed Cuts and De-Matting
Dog trainersPuppy School, Obedience and Behaviour
Common questions
Is there a fenced dog park in Auckland?
Yes. Fenced dog areas include Te Tokaroa Meola Reef Reserve in Point Chevalier, the Maungawhau paddock on Mt Eden, Hobsonville Point (Bomb Point), Corban Reserve in Henderson, Sanders Reserve in Paremoremo and Wellsford Centennial Park.
Can I take my dog to Takapuna Beach?
Yes, at the right times. From 1 December to 1 March there are no dogs from 10am to 5pm, and they can be off leash before 10am and after 5pm. The rest of the year dogs must be on a leash from 10am to 2pm and can be off leash at other times.
Do dogs have to be on a lead in Auckland?
Yes, unless the park or beach is listed as off leash. Always on roads, footpaths, berms, car parks and wharves. If there is no sign saying off leash, assume on leash.
Sources: Auckland Council; Department of Conservation (DOC). Rules change, so check the signs when you arrive. Checked October 2026.