Dog-friendly Manawatū-Whanganui

Beaches, parks, walks, cafés and places to stay, with the off-lead rules and where they come from. 7 so far.

Beach · Castlecliff

Off lead Off lead between the Mowhanau bluff and the north bank of Karaka Stream; on lead from Karaka Stream to the North Mole

Beach · Foxton Beach

Off lead Off lead on the beach outside the ramp-to-ramp surf beach; the surf beach between the ramps is no dogs during daylight saving

Beach · Himatangi Beach

Off lead Off lead on the foreshore at least 400 m from the Kaikokopu Stream mouth

Beach · Hokio Beach

Off lead Off lead on the beach

Beach · Kai Iwi

Off lead Off lead north of the south bank of Kai Iwi Stream; on lead from the stream south to the bluff

Beach · Waikawa Beach

Off lead Off lead on the beach and in Waikawa Reserve and Hank Edwards Reserve

Beach · Waitarere Beach

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

Rules change with the seasons and the council. Every place shows its source and when we last checked; if something's wrong, tell us.