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Travelling with Pets - TAIRĀWHITI GISBORNE HAWKE’S BAY
DOG PARKS
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PAKOWHAI REGIONAL PARK , NAPIER This is a dog’s dream adventure land. Have fun off-leash racing through the grassy park land, on paths, over bridges and streams. Plenty of trees for shade – a real advantage over the summer months.
PARK ISLAND, NAPIER A great off-leash dog park with a little bit of everything, from agility equipment, water way, open spaces and even a 1km loop track perfect for training your dog for trail runs. The Dog Run fully fenced area is directly across Prebensen Drive.
ANDERSON PARK, NAPIER There is heaps on offer to keep the family busy while dogs stretch their legs through the wide grassy area. Check out the 2.3km park loop walk then relax under beautiful trees. There is a pond for a dip but be mindful of the resident ducks and swans.
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• Kingsgate Reserve, Havelock North
• James Cook Street Reserve, Havelock North
• Eskdale Park, Hawke’s Bay
• Nelson Park, Napier
• Riverside Park, Napier
© Maddie Long
WALKIES
WAIKARE RIVER MOUTH LOOP, HAWKE’S BAY Easy 5km loop, on-leash
ANDERSON PARK LOOP, NAPIER Easy 2.5km loop, on-leash
ESKDALE HOLIDAY PARK TO ESKDALE PARK, NAPIER Easy 2km return, on-leash
DOBEL RESERVE WALK, NAPIER Moderate 2km loop, on-leash
AHURIRI ESTUARY WALK, NAPIER Easy 5km loop, some off-leash
TAINUI HERITAGE TRAIL, HAVLOCK NORTH Easy 2.5km loop, some off-leash
TE MATA TRUST GIANT CIRCUIT, TE MATA Moderate 5km, easier anti-clockwise, on-leash
WAIPUKURAU TO LINDSAY BUSH Moderate 9.5km return, on-leash
RONGOKAKO TRACK FROM MAIN GATES CAR PARK, HAVELOCK NORTH Moderate 5km loop, on-leash
TE MATA PEAK FROM CAR PARK, HAVELOCK NORTH Moderate 5km return, on-leash
ROTARY PATHWAY, CLIVE Easy 8km return, on-leash
CHECK OUT
DOG-FRIENDLY WINERIES Leash in one hand and a nice drop of vino in the other! Church Road and Abbey Estate in Napier, Te Awanga Estate and Sileni Estate in Hastings, plus Hawkes Ridge Wine Estate will welcome your dog companion.
DOG-FRIENDLY EATERIES Napier makes it easy to take your pup along for when out for eats. East Pier Hotel is a local favourite for those who’ve tackled the estuary walk to Perfume Point. Ahuriri Village Kitchen offers dog beds so your pup can snooze after their morning walk while you tuck into brunch.
BIRDWOOD GALLERY, CAFÉ AND SCULPTURE GARDEN Just 3km outside of Havelock North, you’ll find this much-loved destination. Pooches are welcome to accompany you for lunch and a leisurely stroll around the sculpture gardens.
HAPPY CAMPERS
• ANAURA BAY MOTOR CAMP, GISBORNE
• TATAPOURI MOTOR CAMP, GISBORNE
• EVERETTS CAMPSITE, TE HAROTO, HAWKE’S BAY
• ŌPŌTIKI HOLIDAY PARK
• NAPIER TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK
• HASTINGS TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK
• WAIKARE RIVER MOUTH CAMPSITE, 1 HOUR DRIVE NORTH OF NAPIER
Te Mata Peak
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DOG-FRIENDLY SPOTS
• Blackhead Beach
• Waipawa River
• Palmbrook Reserve, Havelock North
• Haumoana – Te Awanga Beachfront – stretching from Tukikuki River to Clifton Motorcamp
• Midway Beach and foreshore from Pacific Street to Waipaoa River
• Wainui Beach – except during school and public holidays
• Ocean Beach – north of the surf lifesaving club to 100m south of the predator-proof fence
• The North Shore and Whirinaki – to Tangoio Beach Road Reserve, Whirinaki
• Waimarama Beach - north of the Puhokio Stream river mouth to Pututaranui
• Wapatiki Beach – coastwards of the reserve
TOP & TAIL TIP
Rinse off your pet after a swim. Sea minerals, salt, chlorine, algae and pollution can irritate or damage their skin and fur.
Wainui Beach
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