Dog Friendly Auckland
21 dog friendly places — beaches, parks, cafés and pubs
🏖️ Beaches in Auckland
All Beaches →North Piha Beach
One of the only Auckland beaches with an all-day, all-year off-leash zone marked by poles. Wild blac...
Muriwai Beach
Stunning rugged West Auckland beach with black volcanic sand. Off-leash north of the surf tower. The...
Bethells Beach
Remote black sand beach that feels like the edge of the world. Off-leash area at Waitakere Bay. Note...
Kennedy Park Beach
All-day off-leash beach at Castor Bay accessed via the famous Stairs of Doom. Beautiful sheltered ba...
Takapuna Beach
One of Auckland's most popular North Shore beaches with stunning views to Rangitoto. Dogs are welcom...
Long Bay Regional Park Beach
Beautiful sheltered beach within a stunning regional park. Dogs permitted on-leash year round. The s...
Rothesay Bay Beach
Shallow sandy beach ideal for dogs of all sizes. Off-leash between Rothesay Bay and Murrays Bay all ...
Milford Beach
Soft sand, easy parking, toilets on site — one of the most practical dog beaches on the North Shore....
Mairangi Bay Beach
Beautiful views from Mairangi to Browns Bay. Dogs can enjoy this beach all day during winter. The be...
Cornwallis Beach
Sheltered West Auckland beach on the Manukau Harbour with calm warm waters perfect for swimming dogs...
🌳 Parks in Auckland
All Parks →Sanders Reserve
A gem in Torbay with a large fenced paddock plus forest trails leading to the beach. The combination...
Mt Eden Dog Park
Fenced off-leash area in the iconic Mt Eden crater reserve. Dogs can run free safely in a unique vol...
Western Springs Park
One of central Auckland's best off-leash dog areas. Large, flat designated off-leash zone — perfect ...
Meola Reef Reserve
Dedicated off-leash area in Pt Chevalier with a large open paddock and water access at low tide. Pop...
Little King Reserve
Well-loved North Shore off-leash park with great city views. Water buckets are provided at the entra...
☕ Cafés in Auckland
All Cafés →The Spruce Goose
Iconic West Auckland cafe beloved by surfers, hikers and dog walkers. Dog-friendly deck is the perfe...
Takapuna Beach Cafe
Right on the Takapuna beachfront promenade and enormously popular with the North Shore dog walking c...
The Postmasters
Charming Devonport village cafe close to the ferry and the beach. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs on l...
Muriwai Beach Cafe
Basic but honest local cafe at the Muriwai Beach carpark, popular with locals and dog walkers. Outdo...
🍺 Pubs in Auckland
All Pubs →Hallertau Brewery
Legendary Auckland craft brewery with a big outdoor space and a genuinely dog-welcoming attitude. Do...
Riverhead Tavern
Historic Auckland pub with large beautiful grounds on the Riverhead waterfront. Dogs very welcome in...