Beach · New Plymouth
Back Beach
Off lead Off lead. Keep leashed in the lower car park, reserve and stream area (penguins) and at the Paritutu end near Round Rock (seals).
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Beaches, parks, walks, cafés and places to stay, with the off-lead rules and where they come from. 15 so far.
Beach · Bell Block
Bell Block Beach
Off lead at set times On lead 1 August – 1 April. Off lead the rest of the year.
Beach · New Plymouth
East End Beach
Off lead at set times Off lead, except no dogs 10am–6pm from Labour Weekend Saturday to Easter Monday. East End Reserve has the same summer hours.
Beach · New Plymouth
Fitzroy Beach
Off lead at set times Off lead, except no dogs 10am–6pm from Labour Weekend Saturday to Easter Monday between East End surf club and the Fitzroy Campground access.
Beach · Ōkato
Kaihihi Beach
Off lead at set times Off lead most of the year. Temporary ban west of the Kaihihi stream 28 Sep – 26 Nov 2026 for nesting dotterels and oystercatchers.
Beach · Ōakura
Ōākura Beach
Off lead at set times Off lead on the beach. Ōākura River and Corbett Park: no dogs 10am–6pm from Labour Weekend Saturday to Easter Monday.
Beach · Urenui
Wai-iti Beach
Off lead at set times On lead 1 August – 1 April. Off lead the rest of the year.
Beach · New Plymouth
Waiwhakaiho Beach
Off lead at set times Off lead most of the year. Temporary ban east of the river mouth 28 Sep – 26 Nov 2026 for nesting dotterels. Car park area: on lead.
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