Dog exercise areas

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

Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) applications and courses

Applications open
You can apply for RDO status from 1 September 2022 to 30 April 2023. Find out how to qualify.

Upcoming courses
We have two RDO courses available for Wellington City Council registered dog owners. See the details and how to book.

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.