Okahu Bay Reserve

Another one of Auckland citys popular waterfront locations. Very popular for its passive values, it has located to the west, Fergs Canoe centre so you can go out onto the water. If you feel like an adventure below the water, go and visit Kelly Tarltons which is located to the east of Okahu Bay. Okahu Bay itself has an important history with the local Iwi, Ngati Whatua, who have their papakainga located above and overlooking Okahu Bay.. Dog exercise: Summer (Between Saturday of Labour Weekend and Easter Monday) Your dog is allowed under control off a leash when swimming or walking in the water before 9am or after 7pm. Keep your dog under control on a leash on areas of the beach not covered by water before 9am or after 7pm. Dogs are prohibited on beaches from 9am to 7pm and from safe swimming areas or lanes. Winter (Tuesday after Easter Monday until Friday before Labour Weekend) Your dog is allowed under control off a leash at all times when swimming or walking in the water (excluding safe swimming areas or lanes where dogs are prohibited). Your dog is allowed under control off a leash on areas of the beach not covered by water before 10am or after 4pm.