Dog-friendly Waikato

Beaches, parks, walks, cafés and places to stay, with the off-lead rules and where they come from. 3 so far.

Beach · Taupō

Taupō Lakefront Reserve

Off lead at set times On lead. Below the embankment from the Lake Terrace pump station to the Sea Scouts: no dogs 9am–7pm, 1 December – 31 March.

Beach · Taupō

Two Mile Bay

Off lead at set times On lead. Reserve and beach (not the walkway): no dogs 9am–7pm, 1 December – 31 March. Same rule from Mapou Road to Kowhai Road and at Wha…

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