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No photo yetWaitākiri / Bottle Lake Forest Park
Large pine forest with a grid of shaded walking and mountain-bike tracks running down to the coast.
Off-leash areaShaded seating
Free
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Parks · Port Hills
Victoria Park Dog Park
Huge hilltop dog park with grasslands, steep ridges and rocky outcrops, securely fenced.
Why it made the list
Big, fenced off-leash space on the Port Hills with fresh water and views.
Good to know before you go
Dogs off-leash inside the fenced dog park. Source: Christchurch City Council dogs-in-parks page.
Practical notes
- Bring water for longer visits
- doggy-doo bins provided.
What is available on site
- Off-leash area
- Fenced
- Water bowls
House rules and verification
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