Fiordland dog access

Areas dogs are not allowed

• Unless by special permit, dogs are not allowed in Fiordland National Park, including in Milford Sound.
• Burwood Bush Reserve – map of Burwood Bush Reserve closed area (PDF, 950K).
• Pyke Forest and Awarua Point Conservation Areas.

Areas you can take dogs

Search for:

• tracks in the Fiordland region you can take your dog
• hunting areas in Fiordland you can take your dog.

Select the 'dogs allowed' filter option on these pages.

There are currently no campsites in Fiordland where you can take your dog.

Dog access

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.

Map of Fiordland dog access zones (PDF, 515K)

Permit needed

• Takitimu Conservation Area – map of Takitimu Conservation Area dog access area (PDF, 1,071K)
• Eyre Mountains Conservation Park - map of Eyre Mountains Conservation Park dog access area (PDF, 1,523K)
• Snowdon Forest, Mount Prospect, Margin Forest conservation areas – map of Snowdon Forest, Mount Prospect, Margin Forest conservation areas dog access area (PDF, 1,482K)
• Ewe Burn – map of Ewe Burn dog access area (PDF, 550K)
• Supply Bay – map of Supply Bay dog access area (PDF, 393K)
• Welcome Point up to Camp Bay – map of Welcome Point up to Camp Bay dog access area (PDF, 818K)

A dog permit for controlled access areas is required to take dogs into these areas. You can get a dog permit from the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre or the Murihiku District Office.

No permit needed

• Mavora Lakes Park – map of Mavora Lakes Park dog access area (PDF, 1,539K)
•  Public conservation land between Te Anau Manapouri road and the Waiau River map of  dog access area (PDF, 618K)

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