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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.

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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...

southern boundary of Kāpiti district

Wainui Stream mouth at the north of the Paekākāriki settlement

official beach access at Jeep Road, Raumati South

Kāpiti Boating Club, Paraparaumu Beach

Waikanae Boating Club, Waikanae Beach

Waimeha Stream mouth, Waikanae Beach

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.

Summer Horse Restrictions

When dogs are near horses, please ensure they are on-leash and pass wide and slow around them.

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