Dogs are welcome on most beaches and areas of the Northern Pegasus Bay coastal strip. However to protect ecological values and bird habitats around the Ashley River/Rakahuri estuary and wetlands, dogs are not allowed in that area.
Here are the key things you need to know before exercising your dog at the beach:
- Dogs cannot stay within surf lifesaving patrol flag areas or within 50m of the flags, however, they can pass through provided they are on a short leash and under effective control.
- Dogs must be under continuous and effective control at all times.
- Dogs which are unable to be under effective voice control around horses must be on a leash.
- Carry plenty of poo bags to pick up after your dog.
- Dogs must be on a leash on the seaward facing side of the spit adjacent to the low tide mark north of the Waikuku northern car park and south of the Ashley River/Rakahuri.