Lake Tahi and Lake Rua (Roto Kohatu Regional Park)
Dogs prohibited
Dogs are not permitted in this area.
Council classification: Dogs Prohibited Area
Rule details
Dogs are prohibited in the lakes and must be leashed around the lakes to protect wildlife. This applies to the whole of Roto Kohatu Regional Park, except the hilly grassed area to the south-west of the access road around Lake Tahi, where dogs can be under effective control (Council control: Prohibited/Leashed/Under Effective Control.)
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.