There are many places you can exercise your dog in Whangārei.
See our online map for dog access rules across the Whangārei District:
Dog access rules map
Off-leash dog areas are listed below, by location.
Popular on-leash dog walks are:
- Hātea Loop
- Hātea River Walkway (between Whangārei Falls and the Town Basin)
- Waimahanga Track
- any of our shared paths.
We also provide a dog agility park on Pohe Island and a smaller fenced area by the Pohe Island carpark.
Whangārei Dog Agility Park
If you’re planning a beach trip, visit our dogs on beaches page to find out which beaches you can take your dog to:
Dogs on beaches
Dogs are NOT allowed at playgrounds, skateparks and marked sports fields.