Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor
On-leash required
Dogs are welcome here on a leash.
Council classification: On-Leash Area
Rule details
Dogs must be leashed to protect wildlife and aid habitat restoration, except in mown areas and on former roads, where dogs may be off-leash and under effective control. Note that: • dogs may enter the river from mown riverbank areas, but not from planted or naturalised riverbank areas (where they must be leashed to protect wildlife and aid habitat restoration); • dogs must be leashed on paths; and • the general requirement to use a leash on roads does not apply to former roads that are closed to motor vehicles. (Council control: 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.