Birdlings Flat near the Bossu Road canal bridge
Dogs prohibited
Dogs are not permitted in this area.
Council classification: Dogs Prohibited Area
Rule details
Dogs are prohibited on the stony foreshore area at the southern end of Te Wairewa / Lake Forsyth to protect wildlife (including at risk dotterels, oystercatchers and terns). This includes the area within a 150-metre radius of the Bossu Road canal bridge, including the nearby fingers that protrude into the lake.
Where it is
Source: Christchurch City Council dog control bylaw and mapping data, as verified in DogZone. Last updated in DogZone on 2026-08-11. On-site signage always takes precedence.