Dog Friendly Waikato
12 dog friendly places โ beaches, parks, cafรฉs and pubs
๐๏ธ Beaches in Waikato
All Beaches โRaglan Beach
Legendary surf town with one of the most dog-friendly vibes in NZ. Dogs welcome off-leash on the mai...
Ngarunui Beach
Raglan's famous surf beach โ a long expanse of dramatic black sand backed by dunes. Off-leash areas ...
๐ณ Parks in Waikato
All Parks โRuakura Dog Park
Fully fenced flat open space in east Hamilton, very popular with local dog owners. Safe for off-leas...
Hamilton Lake Domain
55-hectare lakeside park in the heart of Hamilton with well-maintained paths around the lake. Dogs o...
Innes Common
Large open grass area near the Waikato River in Claudelands. Dogs enjoy off-leash exercise in a rela...
Porritt Park
Porritt Park in Hillcrest has a dedicated dog exercise zone alongside its sports fields. The designa...
โ Cafรฉs in Waikato
All Cafรฉs โRaglan Roast
An iconic Raglan cafe and true institution of the surf town scene. Dog-friendly outdoor deck with ex...
The Shack Raglan
Casual Raglan eatery with a laid-back dog-friendly atmosphere that perfectly captures the spirit of ...
๐บ Pubs in Waikato
All Pubs โBootleg Brewery
Bootleg Brewery is a craft brewery and taproom in Matangi, just outside Hamilton, with a well-earned...
Harbour View Hotel Raglan
Raglan's most iconic pub with a fantastic outdoor deck overlooking the harbour. Dogs welcome at outd...
๐ฅพ Walks in Waikato
All Walks โWaikato River Trails
Fantastic long riverside walk along both banks of the Waikato River through Hamilton. On-leash on th...
Hakarimata Summit Track
Great bush walk near Ngaruawahia that dogs can join on leash. The track winds through beautiful nati...