Beach · Waitarere Beach

Waitārere Beach

Off lead Off lead outside the patrolled area all year; no dogs between the flags during daylight saving

Wide, driveable west-coast beach popular with dog walkers. Waitārere Domain, Rua Avenue play area and Holmwood Park in the township are no-dog areas.

Where Beach access from Rua Avenue / Esplanade Reserve · Directions

Facilities Toilets · Parking · Safe swimming

Getting there Walk away from the flagged swimming area in summer

Source horowhenua.govt.nz/Services/Animal-Control/Dog-Owners-Information-Rego/Exercising-your-Dog · checked 16 Oct 2026

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