Dogs on the beach

Dogs love the beach as much as we do, and Kāpiti has some fantastic off-leash areas where dogs can run and play freely.

Full details of on/off-leash areas and prohibited dog zones are outlined in exercise areas, along with other information to help dog owners.

Control | Cleaning up | Watch out for... | Seasonal beach dog zones

Control

It’s your responsibility to keep your dog under control at all times; so even if it's an off-leash area, it’s best to keep your dog on a lead if you're unsure how they'll react.

If you’d like extra support with training your dog, there are a number of local businesses and community groups running regular dog obedience courses.

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Cleaning up

Be prepared for doggy “indiscretions”. Carry spare bags, and always pick up your dog’s poo for appropriate disposal; it makes the beach more pleasant for everyone, and safer for little ones playing in the sand.

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Watch out for... 

See Looking after our beaches for how you and your dog can help protect Kāpiti's significant and sensitive flora and fauna.

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Seasonal beach dog zones

Where your dog can go on the beach can change from season to season, so make sure you're familiar with the rules, and the maps below. 

• Winter zones apply from the end of daylight saving, to end of 30 November. 
• Summer zones apply from 1 December to the end of daylight saving.

Beach dog zones: summer 7pm–10am

Beach dog zones: summer, 10am–7pm

Summer changes

Rules for other areas remain the same all year round. 

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