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Dog friendly recs in Leigh, NZ
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items If you're visiting Leigh with your dog, you might be a bit wary as lots of local attractions (Goat Island, Tawharanui Regional Park) don’t allow dogs. However there are still tons of dog friendly activities and attractions in Leigh so I compiled them...
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Activities
Walks
An amazing, recently upgraded, dog friendly walk! Tons of stairs though but 11/10 views. It’s recommended to keep dogs on a leash as there are little blue penguins in the area.
Leigh Coastal Path – coastal walks in Auckland
Perfect dog friendly beach, also great for swimming as it’s super protected from most swell. Beautiful sunrises 🤌🏻
Mathesons Bay
This is a really underrated and overlooked but awesome dog friendly trail! We start it from the end of Tongue Farm road, and it is super long so if you’re keen you can go all the way to Omaha! There are a lot of cyclists though so either leash up or ...
Matakana to Omaha Trail (The Coastal Trail)
Dare I say THE dog walking beach?!? It reminds me of a dog park some weekend mornings since it feels like every dog in New Zealand is out walking there but since it’s so big it doesn’t ever feel crowded. I loveee walking Omaha in the winter though as...
Omaha Beach
A really nice short lil walk up the hill from Mathesons Bay :) super peaceful with the waterfall/stream next to the boardwalk!
Matheson Bay Bush Walk
Restaurants
Really high quality, fresh tasting and flavourful food! They have a dog friendly patio as well.
Jin Jin
Super dog friendly restaurant to grab fish and chips with your doggo 🤗
Leigh Eats | Order Leigh Takeaways & Restaurants Online
Hands down best pizza in the area!
Fired Pizza Company
BEST breakfast sandwhiches ever!! We bring our dog Pepper and she’ll sit with us on the benches and maybe get a scrap of bacon or two…
Matakana Bacon Company
Great, off the beaten path winery that is small and not crowded. They have a friendly dog and don’t allow dogs inside but welcome them on the patio. Friendly local man who runs it gives great recommendations as well!
Heron's Flight
Amazing food and local wines with a dog friendly patio and views of the harbour 😌
SANDSPIT YACHT CLUB KITCHEN & BAR
Activities
Must do activity while in the area! There is a dog minding set up where teens will watch your dog while you shop in the busy market for around $4-5 I think?
Matakana Village Farmers' Market | Local Flavors, Music & More