Dog Friendly Wellington, NZ

Wellington is pet friendly! If you need help to decide where to stay, play, or eat with Fido, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s the scoop on our favourite pet friendly hotels, dog friendly activities, and restaurants that allow dogs in Wellington. Or, read about pet travel restrictions & quarantine information for New Zealand in preparation for your trip.

Places to Stay with Your Dog

Ohtel Wellington

Ohtel Wellington allows one dog up to 20 kg for an additional fee of NZ$25 per night. Dogs may not be left unattended in rooms and are not allowed on the… Full pet policy & more

U Residence Hotel Wellington

This property welcomes 1 dog up to 25 lbs for an additional fee of NZD 40 per night. Pets cannot be left unattended in rooms. Sorry, no cats. Full pet policy & more
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Places to Eat with Your Dog

Things to Do with Your Dog

Botanic Gardens, Wellington, New Zealand

The Wellington Botanic Garden features 25 hectares of unique landscape, protected native forest, conifers, specialised plant collections,… Full details & more

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… Full details & more

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… Full details & more

Traveller Photos

We dug up 4 pictures of dogs in Wellington.

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