Waiheke Island

Also known as Tikapa Moana. About the park: Ancient homeland of the Patupaiarehe (fairy/nymph), Waiheke was the jewel for the elite tribes of Tikapa Moana. Waiheke offers clean, safe and sandy swimming beaches, vineyards, sea-kayaking, restaurants, cafes, arts and crafts, and a variety of outdoor activities. Accessible by regular ferry service and only 35 minutes from the central city. . Dog exercise: Dogs are allowed under control on a leash on

• Fourth Avenue Reserve

• Little Oneroa Beach Reserve

• Onetangi Sports Park

• Ostend Domain

• Palm Beach Reserve

• Surfdale Reserve

• Tawaipareira Reserve

• Blackpool Beach between and including Huruha Urupa at the bottom of Tui Street and Piritahi Marae at the bottom of Tahatai Road.Off-leash areas are:

• Owhanake Beach

• Anzac Bay beside Natzka Road

• Surfdale Beach between Mitchells Road eastwards to the beach area below the high school. Dogs are prohibited from:

• the Crown foreshore of Te Matuku Bay.