Dog Friendly Waikato
12 dog friendly places — beaches, parks, cafés and pubs
🏖️ Beaches in Waikato
All Beaches →Raglan 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 — a long expanse of dramatic black sand backed by dunes. Off-leash areas ...
🌳 Parks in Waikato
All Parks →Ruakura 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...
☕ Cafés in Waikato
All Cafés →Raglan 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 ...
🍺 Pubs in Waikato
All Pubs →Bootleg 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...
🥾 Walks in Waikato
All Walks →Waikato 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...