On-leash walks

These pages are about walks in Wellington, New Zealand where we must keep our dogs on-leash. Find some new places to enjoy Wellington’s outdoors with your dog.

Round the Zoo fence

Zoo perimeter walk - baby baboons climb the fence.

A walk around the perimeter of Wellington Zoo makes a nice change for both dogs and owners.

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Te Kopahou Reserve – wind turbine to radar station

Private road - Te Kopahou Reserve walk.

This is a pleasant, paved, on-leash walk starting by the Brooklyn Hill wind turbine. Stick to the road to head for the Hawkins Hill radar station, or take one of the many tracks that lead down the hill.

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Balaena Bay Beach

Balaena Bay beach.

This is the stretch of beach to both sides of the toilets and changing sheds in Balaena Bay along the coast between Oriental Bay and Evans Bay, Wellington, New Zealand. Hours of use are restricted and dogs must be on-leash. Penguins nest in this area so take particular care not to disturb them.

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Mt Kaukau on-leash walk

Mt Kaukau in Wellington.

The walk up Mt Kaukau in Wellington, New Zealand is pleasant, with great views from the top.

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Living Streets Aotearoa have maps of Wellington on-leash walks

Living Streets Aotearoa.

Get maps for on-leash walks in Wellington, via Living Streets Aotearoa.

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Wellington Botanic Gardens

Wellington Botanic Gardens.

The Botanic Gardens in Wellington is a very pleasant on-leash walk with plenty of variety.

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