Horses on the beach
Horses are permitted on all Kāpiti beaches with restrictions on beach urban areas during summer.
You must ride your horse in a safe and careful manner when on the beach. Keep your horse out of the dunes, as these areas are fragile and contain breeding birds and erosion-control plants.
Watch out for...
See Looking after our beaches for how you and your horse can help protect Kāpiti's significant and sensitive flora and fauna.
Summer horse restrictions on the beach
Owners may not lead or ride their horses on the beach/foreshore in the following locations:
- from 1 December to the end of daylight saving
- between 11am to 5pm
| From the... | to the... |
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southern boundary of Kāpiti district |
Wainui Stream mouth at the north of the Paekākāriki settlement |
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official beach access at Jeep Road, Raumati South |
Kāpiti Boating Club, Paraparaumu Beach |
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Waikanae Boating Club, Waikanae Beach |
Waimeha Stream mouth, Waikanae Beach |
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beach access point opposite 100 Marine Parade, Ōtaki Beach |
beach access point opposite 8 Marine Parade, Ōtaki Beach. |
At all other times and locations, a person may ride or lead a horse on the foreshore.
When dogs are near horses, please ensure they are on-leash and pass wide and slow around them.