Dog exercise areas

Find out when and where you can exercise your dog in Wellington City.

RDO applications open

Applications for Responsible Dog Owner status (RDO) are now open. See how to qualify.

You can apply from 1 September 2022 to 30 April 2023.

Beach exercise areas

There are designated beaches throughout the city where your dog is free to exercise off-leash.

Inland exercise areas

Find maps of dog exercise parks, reserves, and walkways.