Dog-Friendly Activities Near Melling, Lower Hutt, NZ

There are 5 dog-friendly activities near Melling. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Melling.

Otari-Wilton's Bush

Wellington, NZ 13.4 km

Otari-Wilton's Bush Otari-Wilton's Bush is New Zealand's most significant native botanic gardens and Wellington's largest area of original native forest. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is free to enter. This website aims to provide you with all the information you need to appreciate this natural resource to its fullest. Otari-Wilton's Bush is only 5 kilometers from downtown Wellington. You can easily get there by car, bus, bicycle or on foot. Within the reserve, only foot traffic, wheel chairs and prams are allowed. Dogs must be on a lead at all times. See Details

Botanic Gardens, Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington, NZ 14 km

Botanic Gardens, Wellington, New Zealand The Wellington Botanic Garden features 25 hectares of unique landscape, protected native forest, conifers, specialised plant collections, colourful floral displays, and views over Wellington city.

Dogs are allowed if they are on lead and the owners clean up after them.

he Botanic Garden is minutes from downtown Wellington, and is easily accessed.

There are many entrances to the Garden including from Tinakori Road, Glenmore Street, Salamanca Road, Upland Road and the Cable Car. See Details

Lyall Bay Beach

Wellington, NZ 15.9 km

Lyall Bay Beach Lyall Bay beach has a dog-exercise area available (off lead) all day. It's a great area to socialise your dog any time of the day with the other dogs playing on the beach.

There's a great walk between the end of Seatoun beach, just past the children's playground (the other parts of the beach next to Marine Parade have certain hours only for dogs) and follow the path all the way around to Breaker Bay beach. Dogs can be off lead. The beaches are fabulous and you can even walk back over the mountain back to Seatoun if you're feeling energetic (follow the path)! See Details

The Beer Engine

Porirua, NZ 12.3 km

The Beer Engine The Beer Engine in Titahi Bay, Porirua, NZ, is a dog-friendly brewpub where pups are welcome with treats, water bowls, and even spare leashes. Visitors can bring in their own food to enjoy with craft beers brewed on-site. See Details

Heretaunga Park

Upper Hutt, NZ 12.5 km

Heretaunga Park Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you explore Heretaunga Park, a popular, pet-friendly park in Upper Hutt, NZ. The park offers trees, streams, picnic tables and sports fields. There is even a designated off-leash area of the park for canines to enjoy. Please remember to clean up after Fido with the waste bags provided throughout the park. See Details

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