Pooch Paradise: A pet-friendly holiday in Hawke’s Bay
Just because you’re heading off on holiday doesn’t mean your pooch should be left behind. We've pulled together the ultimate collection of dog-friendly holidays spots across the region.
You’ll find plenty of places to stretch little legs nearby, from coastal pathways and beaches to rolling parkland and gardens bursting with colour. What's more, there are also a variety of fabulous eateries, wineries and tours that cater for dogs!
At the end of the day staying in dog-friendly accommodation is the perfect way to shake up your routine and sniff out something new.
Here are a few dog-friendly holiday spots in Hawke's Bay to chew through. Gather the whole pack and let the adventures begin!
Parks, Gardens & Walking Trails
Dog-friendly parks and gardens can be found everywhere in Hawke's Bay! They offer an opportunity for dogs to have a barking good time exploring, socialising and playing together in a new environment. With a range of trees and plantings with plenty of grassy areas and mighty views, these spots are perfect for an outing! Don't forget to check for designated 'off-lead' areas before you let the pooch roam free.
Keirunga Gardens – Havelock North
Anderson Park – Greenmeadows
Pakowhai Country Park – Hastings
Te Mata Peak Park – Havelock North
Taradale Dog Park - Taradale
Discover the epic Californian Redwood forest on Te Mata Peak with your pooch, photograph by Brian Culy.
Beaches
Walking along the coastline is a wonderful way to see Hawke's Bay’s spectacular ocean views while your furry friends stretch their legs. Napier’s Marine Parade and Ahuriri do require a lead in most places, but there are a few beaches a little further afield where dogs are free to explore.
Ocean Beach – Hastings
Westshore Beach – Napier
Blackhead Beach - Central Hawke's Bay
Pourerere Beach - Central Hawke's Bay
Mangakuri Beach - Central Hawke's Bay
Kairakau Beach – Central Hawke's Bay
Explore more dog off-lead areas here:
Central Hawke's Bay beaches, including Kairakau Beach, are dog-friendly, photograph by Kirsten Simcox.
Cafés
One puppuccino, please! We love our coffee and the region has a growing number of roasteries and coffee shops that make a dam good drop that always hits the spot. Most coffee shops with outdoor areas are puppy friendly, but here are a few that you could say are 'doggie hotspots'!
Hygge Café – Clifton
Crazy Good – Ahuriri
Birdwoods Gallery and Café – Havelock North
Brown Dog Espresso – Haumoana
The Black Shed – Napier
Nola Café & Restaurant - Central Hawke's Bay
Explore more Café’s here!
Brown Dog Espresso in Haumoana is a popular dog walking stop-off, photograph supplied.
Restaurants & Wineries
Our diverse region offers fantastic restaurants and a plethora of wineries to choose from! And you don't need to let your furry family members hold you back from a weekend away wining and dining. There are a number of restaurants and wineries with dog-friendly outdoor areas. Tip, make sure your dog is in a relaxed mood the day you want to visit wineries as it will make things a lot easier. Here are a few scrumptious eateries and wineries where your pooch is welcome.
Roosters Craft Brewery – Hastings
Church Road Winery, Cellar Door & Restaurant – Taradale
Te Awanga Estate - Te Awanga
Elephant Hill Winery – Te Awanga
Peak House Restaurant – Te Mata Peak, Havelock North
Stonecroft Winery - Maraekakaho, Hastings
Te Awanga Estate has a gorgeous outdoor area, perfect for your pooch, photograph supplied
Tours
Hawke's Bay has award-winning tour businesses with plenty to see and do with your pooch. Whether it's a dog-friendly guided meander through the Art Deco capital streets or a scenic wine tour that takes in the region's highlights, there are options! Don't forget to let the tour know you are bringing your pooch at the time of booking.
Art Deco Walking Tour - Napier (service dogs only)
Winery Tours Hawke's Bay - Hawke's Bay region (custom-private tour only)
The Art Deco walking tour has plenty of architecture & smells (perfect for a doggy nose), photograph by Michael Farr.
Pet-friendly Accommodation
Explore a range of accommodation spots that welcome four-legged companions. From fabulous dog-friendly cottages, secluded country hideaways, central hotels, cosy lodges and far away escapes. No matter what's on your holiday wish list, you're sure to find the perfect dog-friendly accommodation for you and your furry friend!
Cottages on St Andrews – Havelock North
Scenic Hotel Te Pania - Napier
Swiss Belboutique Napier - Napier (20kg max)
Thornton Lodge Motel – Central Hawke's Bay
Wine Country Motel – Havelock North
Ashcott Homestead – Takapau
Vista Motor Lodge - Wairoa
Scenic Hotel Te Pania on Napier's iconic Marine Parade, is pet-friendly photograph supplied.
*While all the places listed as dog friendly have been marked as such by the owner, please always let the owner know when you are bringing a dog.
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