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East Taieri Dog Park

Where you can walk your dog

Last updated: 25 Oct 2023 10:56am

There are a number of places you can exercise your dog in Dunedin, including six dog parks.

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Dog parks

Your dog does not necessarily have to be on a leash in these areas, but you have to keep it under control. Dog exercise areas are located at:

Other places you can take your dog

Dogs are allowed in the following areas but please view the dog control bylaw map to see exactly where you can take your dog. Dogs may be off a leash during daylight hours unless otherwise stated.

  • Cemeteries

    • Dogs on a leash are permitted in cemeteries owned by the DCC.

  • Chisholm Park Golf Course

    Dogs are allowed in two areas of this golf course:

    1. The area closest to the golf club permits dogs on a leash;and
    2. The area closest to the beach (also termed Ocean Beach Domain) permits dogs without a leash.

  • Sportsgrounds (excluding DCC-owned golf courses)

    • Dogs are permitted off a leash on DCC owned sportsgrounds in areas that are not marked playing fields, but must be on a leash when games are being played.

  • South of Dunedin

    (dogs must be on a leash in dune areas at the reserves above)

    • Otokia Creek track to the start of Brighton Beach (on a leash) Westwood Recreation Reserve Woodside Glen Track

  • Smaills Beach

    Dogs must be on a leash on the beach east of the middle track and may be off the leash to the west of the track, subject to temporary bans when required for wildlife protection purposes.

Tracks and reserves

Dogs are allowed on the tracks and reserves listed below but please view the dog control bylaw map to see exactly where you can take your dog. Unless stated otherwise, your dog does not have to be on a leash, but it must be under your control. Don't forget to clean up all droppings and take them with you!

Please remember female dogs on heat are not allowed in any public place, even if on leash, including dog parks.

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