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Island Bay Beach

Island Bay Beach

4.7(9)
252 The Esplanade, Island Bay, Wellington
0 check-ins9 reviewsGoogle: 4.5 (310)
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A sheltered south-coast beach with calm, predictable waters ideal for dogs and their owners to swim together safely. The dog off-leash area runs from the western end of the beach, providing a generous stretch of sand and rock. Note: dogs are not permitted east of the breakwater or in the dunes.

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Tina M.Google
Nov 2025
★★★★★

Calm water, safe for dogs to swim — a rarity in Wellington. The off-leash area is generous and our golden retriever absolutely lives for this beach.

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Sam K.DogPack
Feb 2026
★★★★

Good dog beach with safe swimming thanks to the sheltered bay. Just remember to stay west of the breakwater — marked clearly. Parking is easy on the Esplanade.

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Helen R.Google
Jul 2025
★★★★★

Our favourite Wellington beach for dogs. The water is calm enough that even my older spaniel can paddle safely. We come here most Sunday mornings.

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Tina M.Google
Nov 2025
★★★★★

Calm water, safe for dogs to swim — a rarity in Wellington. The off-leash area is generous and our golden retriever absolutely lives for this beach.

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Sam K.DogPack
Feb 2026
★★★★

Good dog beach with safe swimming thanks to the sheltered bay. Just remember to stay west of the breakwater — marked clearly. Parking is easy on the Esplanade.

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Helen R.Google
Jul 2025
★★★★★

Our favourite Wellington beach for dogs. The water is calm enough that even my older spaniel can paddle safely. We come here most Sunday mornings.

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Tina M.Google
Nov 2025
★★★★★

Calm water, safe for dogs to swim — a rarity in Wellington. The off-leash area is generous and our golden retriever absolutely lives for this beach.

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Sam K.DogPack
Feb 2026
★★★★

Good dog beach with safe swimming thanks to the sheltered bay. Just remember to stay west of the breakwater — marked clearly. Parking is easy on the Esplanade.

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Helen R.Google
Jul 2025
★★★★★

Our favourite Wellington beach for dogs. The water is calm enough that even my older spaniel can paddle safely. We come here most Sunday mornings.

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