Areas you can take dogs
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There are currently no campsites in Northland where you can take your dog.
Dog access rules are found on the track, campsite or hunting blocks' overview.
If you're unsure about dog access in a particular area, check with the nearest DOC office or visitor centre before you set out.
Why there are areas where dogs are not allowed
Some of the most vulnerable wildlife in Northland are the small populations of flightless, ground-feeding and nesting birds within forests, shrub-lands and wetlands and along the coastline. While dogs alone are not responsible for the decline in populations of native birds, uncontrolled dogs have caused havoc among kiwi.
'Controlled dog areas' also aim to protect the recreational experience and enjoyment of the land by visitors.
Areas dogs are not allowed
Ref: P05032
Location: Akeake Historic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q06023
Location: Aponga Settlement Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05043
Location: Balast Point
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q05002
Location: Black Rocks Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P05030
Location: Blacksmiths Bay
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q07053
Location: Blakes Bush Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05055
Location: Bland Bay Recreation Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06039
Location: Brattys Bush Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: R07005
Location: Bream Head
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: R07006
Location: Bream Head Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: R07002
Location: Bream Islands Nature Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: R07001
Location: Bream Islands Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q07049
Location: Busby Head Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q08040
Location: Collins Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q08032
Location: Cooks Stream Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05013
Location: Deep Water Cove Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q06065
Location: Dip Road Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05065
Location: Harata Historic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: R07003
Location: Hen & Chicken Islands Nature Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q07047
Location: Hewlett Point Sand Islands Govt. Purp. Wildlife Management Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06043
Location: Horahora
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06041
Location: Hugh Crawford Memorial Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05030
Location: Kahuwhera Pa Historic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q06011
Location: Kaikanui Forest
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: O06020
Location: Katui Local Purpose Reserve (Cemetery)
Local office: Kauri Coast
Ref: Q08016
Location: Kauri Bushmans Memorial Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q07012
Location: Kauri Mountain
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: P05024
Location: Kerikeri Basin Recreation Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P05065
Location: Kerikeri Esplanade Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P05022
Location: Kerikeri Govt. Purp.Fish Hatchery
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P05026
Location: Kerikeri Inlet Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P05020
Location: Kerikeri Riv Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P05066
Location: Kerikeri Wharf Historic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q07004
Location: Kings Kauri Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q07003
Location: Kioreroa Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: P05025
Location: Kororipo Pa Historic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q05063
Location: L T Hirst Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P05015
Location: Lake Waiparaheka Scientific Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q08044
Location: Langs Beach Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: P04005
Location: Mahinepua Peninsula Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: O03001
Location: Maitai Bay Recreation Reserve
Local office: Kaitaia
Ref: Q05033
Location: Man O War
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q07015
Location: Manaia Ridge Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05014
Location: Manawahuna Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P06009
Location: Mangakahia Forest
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: P06016
Location: Mangakahia Forest Addition
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: P06020
Location: Mangakahia Forest Addn No 2
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: R08004
Location: Mangawhai Govt. Purp.Wildlife Refuge
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: O04024
Location: Mangonui Court House Historic Reserve.
Local office: Kaitaia
Ref: P07001
Location: Marlborough Cemetery'
Local office: Kauri Coast
Ref: Q07036
Location: Marsden Bay
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05001
Location: Marsden Cross Historic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q07048
Location: Marsden Spit Govt. Purp. Wildlife Management Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06032
Location: Marua Valley Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q08015
Location: Matakohe River Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06035
Location: Matapouri Estuary Govt. Purp. Wildlife Management Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06062
Location: Matarau Island Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q07022
Location: Maungatapere Hill Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05068
Location: Mimiwhangata Addn
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06010
Location: Mimiwhangata Coastal Park
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: P08008
Location: Montgomeries Memorial Bush Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: P06008
Location: Motatau Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: P06008
Location: Motatau Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05036
Location: Motuarahi Island Island Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q05003
Location: Motuarohia Island Recreation Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q05054
Location: Motukauri Island Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: P04006
Location: Motukawanui Island Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q07014
Location: Motukiore Is Recreation Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05034
Location: Motumaire Island Historic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: M02001
Location: Motuopao Island Nature Reserve
Local office: Kaitaia
Ref: P05044
Location: Motupapa Island Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q05004
Location: Moturua Island Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P05031
Location: Motutapu Island Scenic Reserve (Kerikeri Inlet)
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q06015
Location: Motutara Recreation Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05042
Location: Motutokape Island
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P05016
Location: Ngawha'
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P05109
Location: Ngawha Purchase Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q06042
Location: Ngunguru Govt. Purp. Wildlife Management Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06052
Location: Ngunguru River Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: N02003
Location: North Cape Scientific Reserve
Local office: Kaitaia
Ref: R07004
Location: Ocean Beach Recreation Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05006
Location: Okahu Island Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P05017
Location: Okuratope Pa Historic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q08002
Location: Omaru River
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06047
Location: Onoke Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06018
Location: Opuawhanga Govt. Purp. Wildlife Management Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05009
Location: Otehei Bay (Pt Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve)
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q06034
Location: Otito Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q07006
Location: Owhuia Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q08042
Location: Pahi Cemetery Reserve
Local office: Kauri Coast
Ref: P05061
Location: Pakaraka Kauri Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P06010
Location: Papakuri Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06008
Location: Paparahi Point Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06086
Location: Parahaki Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q08038
Location: Parahi
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q08001
Location: Parahi Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: P07007
Location: Parakao Domain Recreation Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q07010
Location: Pataua Island Recreation Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q07011
Location: Pataua River
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06064
Location: Pitokuku Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: R06001
Location: Poor Knights Islands Nature Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05010
Location: Poroporo Island Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q06030
Location: Puhipuhi
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q08033
Location: Pukekaroro Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q07001
Location: Pukenui Forest
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: P05018
Location: Puketona Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P05019
Location: Pukewhau Ecological Area
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q06024
Location: Purua Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: P05021
Location: Rainbow Falls Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: O04014
Location: Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve.
Local office: Kaitaia
Ref: P05029
Location: Rangitane Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q07017
Location: Reotahi Bay
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q07016
Location: Reotahi Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06022
Location: Riponui Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06003
Location: Ruapekapeka Historic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: N03008
Location: Simmonds Is. Nature Reserve
Local office: Kaitaia
Ref: Q06036
Location: Soda Springs Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06044
Location: Taheke Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q07013
Location: Tamaterau Domain Recreation Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: P05034
Location: Taranaki Island Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P04022
Location: Taronui Bay Access
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P04021
Location: Taronui Bay Recreation Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P04023
Location: Taronui Bay Addition Recreation Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q05016
Location: Te Toroa Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: L01001
Location: Three Kings Islands Nature Reserve
Local office: Kaitaia
Ref: Q05031
Location: Tikitikioure
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q06004
Location: Timperleys Bush Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q08046
Location: Topuni
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q08039
Location: Topuni Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05037
Location: Toretore Island Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: O07001
Location: Trounson Kauri Park Scenic Reserve
Local office: Kauri Coast
Ref: Q07086
Location: Uretiti Recreation Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05008
Location: Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q05029
Location: Uruti Bay
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q05007
Location: Waewaetorea Island Recreation Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P05023
Location: Waipapa Stm Scenic Reserve
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q08007
Location: Waipu Govt Purp Wildlife Refuge
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: P05068
Location: Wairoa
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: P05045
Location: Waitangi Endowment Forest
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: Q05028
Location: Waitata Point
Local office: Bay of Islands
Ref: O04036
Location: Walker Island Nature Reserve
Local office: Kaitaia
Ref: Q06029
Location: Waro Limestone Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06013
Location: Watkin Powel Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06016
Location: Whananaki Inlet
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06017
Location: Whananaki Nth Rd
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06014
Location: Whananaki Recreation Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q06049
Location: Whananaki South Recreation Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05053
Location: Whangaruru Harbour Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: Q05057
Location: Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: O03007
Location: Whangatupere Bay Marginal Strip
Local office: Kaitaia
Ref: Q07021
Location: Whatitiri Mountain Scientific Reserve
Local office: Whangārei
Ref: O03008
Location: Paeroa/Knuckle Point Scenic Reserve
Local office: Kaitaia
Northland DOC offices
| Te Hiku / Kaitaia Office | |
| Phone: | +64 9 408 6014 |
| Fax: | +64 9 408 6019 |
| Email: | kaitaia@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
25 Matthews Ave Kaitaia 0441 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 569 Kaitaia 0441 |
| Full office details | |
| Pewhairangi / Bay of Islands Office | |
| Phone: | +64 9 407 0300 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | bayofislands@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
34 Landing Road Kerikeri 0230 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 128 Kerikeri 0245 |
| Full office details | |
| Te Tai Kauri / Kauri Coast Office | |
| Phone: | +64 9 439 3450 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | dargaville@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
150 Colville Road Dargaville |
| Postal Address: |
150 Colville Road RD7 Dargaville 0377 |
| Full office details | |
| Whangarei Office | |
| Phone: | +64 9 470 3300 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | whangarei@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
2 South End Ave Raumanga Whangarei 0110 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 842 Whangarei 0140 |
| Full office details | |