Discover the best kurī-friendly walks

Did you know there are over 20 places to take your dog (kurī) for a walk in the Western Bay?

From sandy beaches to native forests, our backyard is a dog-lovers paradise And with on and off-leash exercise options, so you’ll be sure to find something that suits you and your pooch

Some of the most popular dog-friendly spots managed by Western Bay of Plenty

District Council are Puketoki Reserve in Whakamārama, Te Puna Quarry Park, TECT Park and Island View beach to Bowentown beach

Puketoki Reserve is a little slice of heaven It includes 34 hectares of native bush and two walking trails Your dog will love the shaded forest path and the opportunity to cool off in the shallow freshwaters of the Te Puna stream

Puketoki Reserve has on-leash walking trails between 20 and 60 minutes

Te Puna Quarry Park combines dogs, nature and culture with its extensive gardens and beautiful sculptures A round trip of the park with your pooch takes 45 minutes, but we recommend allowing more time to enjoy the surroundings Keep a close eye on your dog though; rabbit bait is sometimes used in the Park

Te Puna Quarry Park has on-leash walking trails up to 45 minutes

The TECT Park dog exercise area is one your dog won’t forget The off-leash area spans one hectare, is mostly shaded by trees and is fully fenced It’s suitable for most dog sizes over the age of four months The fencing will not prevent very small dogs from escaping so keep your leash with you, just in case

There are dog poo bags, water bowls, a play area and agility equipment and offleash walking trails up to 20 minutes

From Island View beach to Bowentown beach, dogs may be off-leash