St Kilda Beach

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Beaches · St Kilda

St Kilda Beach

FreeOff-leash permitted

Long open surf beach running from the St Clair sea wall to Lawyers Head.

Why it made the list

Dunedin's best-known off-leash beach for long, sandy dog runs.

Good to know before you go

Dogs off-leash under effective control on most of the beach north of the St Clair sea wall; leashed near dunes and within 20m of wildlife. Source: Dunedin City Council dog-exercise-areas page. Hours were not published in the material reviewed.

Practical notes

  • Watch for sea lions
  • keep distance from wildlife and dune areas.

What is available on site

  • Off-leash area
  • Water bowls
  • Swim access

House rules and verification

The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.

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