Island Bay Beach
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.