Exercise Areas
The Council’s Dog Control Policy aims to give dogs reasonable access to the city while preventing public danger or intimidation.
There are designated areas throughout the city with clear signage to indicate where dogs can go, and where they can’t.
Off-leash Areas
There are many designated parks and beaches throughout the city where your dog is free to exercise off-lead. Owners must still be watchful that their dog is not aggressive with other dogs, and people.
Off-leash Dog Exercise Areas (137Kb PDF)
On-leash Areas
Leashed dogs are welcome in many popular gardens, most of the Town Belt and on city streets (except in the central city between 8.00am and 6.00pm).
Prohibited Areas
Access for dogs has been restricted in areas where there is a probable conflict with public safety, health and hygiene.
Prohibited areas include:
- sports fields and children's play areas
- all Wellington beaches and other areas marked ‘summer restriction’ between 9.00am - 7.00pm during daylight saving
- central city, 8.00am - 6.00pm every day
- lower Karori reservoir
- Wellington Zoo
- Wellington International Airport
- Palmer Head, Tarakena Bay - Moa Point, Lyall Bay
Related Links
- Botanic Garden
- Off-leash Dog Exercise Areas (137Kb PDF)
- Otari-Wilton's Bush
- Walkways
- Reserves and Town Belt
Department Details:
Animal Control (Building Consents and Licensing Services)
